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Gradual Clearing Monday

MONDAY: Behind a wet and dreary weekend across central Mississippi, the sun finally makes its way back into skies after taking a hiatus behind the clouds. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 40s to near 50. Breezes from the northwest will continue to usher in chilly air throughout the day. Overnight, expect a 3 C special – clear, calm and cold as lows drop deep into the 20s; possibly one of the coldest nights of the season thus far.  
 
TUESDAY: After a frigid start to the day, sunshine will work its hardest to warm us up, but still falling below average for mid-December. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 50s after starting in the middle to upper 20s. We won’t be nearly as cold to start Wednesday off; under mostly to partly clear skies, we’ll drop to the upper 20s and lower 30s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Clouds will begin to increase through late Wednesday ahead of rain chances beginning to roll back into the fold by Thursday and early Friday. Severe weather threat is non-zero, but low as the storm system winds up over the region. Highs will push into the 60s both Wednesday and Thursday. Clouds will stick around with the chance for a few showers Friday. Highs will only manage near 50°. The weekend looks quiet with 50s Saturday and nearing 60° by Sunday with mostly to partly sunny skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Cloudy, Cold, and Breezy

Cloudy, cold, and damp this morning along with areas of drizzle. The widespread rain has moved out of the state, but expect periods of drizzle along with a few showers, especially this morning. Otherwise breezy and cold with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s.

Partial clearing Monday, but still cool; temperatures hold in the upper 40s to near 50. Dry through Wednesday followed by another opportunity for rain Thursday and Friday.

Michael Haynes

Cold and Wet

A cold, soaking rain today... Widespread rain is ongoing this morning throughout Mississippi and will continue most of the day. 1 to 3 inches is expected in Central Mississippi and 2-3 inches over the southern half of the state. With the rain and clouds, temperatures hold in the 40s to near 50. Rain decreases to hit and miss showers Sunday, but the chilly weather continues with highs in the low to middle 40s.

A bit warmer and dry as the week begins, followed by another opportunity for rain Friday into next weekend.

Michael Haynes

Clouds Increase Thursday; Rain Increases Friday

THURSDAY: After a cold start, highs will rebound to the 50s to near 60° amid mostly to partly sunny skies. We’ll remain quiet; though the increasing clouds are a sign of changes to come. Overnight, expect clouds to continue to thicken as lows drop only to the lower 40s. 

FRIDAY: Clouds will hold firm throughout the day – eventually, shower chances will begin to increase. Highs will still be able to manage the 50s to near 60. Rain chances will continue to increase through late Friday night as our strengthening storm system. Lows will only drop into the middle 40s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain becomes more prevalent moving into Saturday as a potent storm system develops along the Gulf Coast, slinging moisture into the region. Rainfall amounts could total 2 –4" before the system exits through Sunday. Amid the rain, winds will likely pick up as well – running 15-25 mph with higher gusts. Behind the system, expect another blast of wintry air, highs will top out in the middle to upper 40s. 50s expected by Tuesday; 60s return by Wednesday. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

More Sun Wednesday; Clouds, Rain To Come

WEDNESDAY: A nearly carbon-copy of your Tuesday. Expect mostly sunny skies through the mid-portion of the week with highs rebounding to the upper 40s and lower 50s by the afternoon, after starting deep in the freezer. Expect another cold night as we drop to the upper 20s and lower 30s again.  
 
THURSDAY: After a cold start, highs will rebound to the 50s to near 60° amid mostly to partly sunny skies. We’ll remain quiet; though the increasing clouds are a sign of changes to come. Overnight, expect clouds to continue to thicken as lows drop only to the lower 40s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Friday will be the true transition period with clouds increasing, eventually leading to shower chances late in the day. Rain becomes more prevalent moving into Saturday as a potent storm system develops along the Gulf Coast, slinging moisture into the region. Rainfall amounts could total 1 – 3" before the system exits through Sunday. Amid the rain, winds will likely pick up as well – running 15-25 mph with higher gusts. Behind the system, expect another blast of wintry air, highs will top out in the middle to upper 40s. 50s expected by Tuesday and Wednesday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Chilly Tuesday; Quiet Mid-Week Ahead Of Rainy Weekend

TUESDAY: Behind a cold front – our temperatures will run chillier than what we dealt with through the weekend. Expect sunshine throughout the day, but it will only do so much. Highs will top out in the upper 40s and lower 50s. We’ll stay quiet overnight with lows dropping into the upper 20s and lower 30s.  
 
WEDNESDAY: Lather. Rinse. Repeat. Expect mostly sunny skies through the mid-portion of the week with highs rebounding to the upper 40s and lower 50s by the afternoon, after starting deep in the freezer. Expect another cold night as we drop to the upper 20s and lower 30s again.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A few more clouds will stream back into the region by Thursday, but overall, it should be a quiet day. Highs will top out in the middle to upper 50s. Friday begins a transition period with clouds increasing, eventually leading to shower chances. Rain becomes more prevalent moving into Saturday as a potent storm system develops along the Gulf Coast, slinging moisture into the region. Rainfall amounts could total 1 – 3" before the system exits through Sunday. Behind the system, expect another blast of wintry air, highs will top out in the middle to upper 40s.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Turning Cooler This Week

MONDAY: A cold front will slip through central Mississippi later today, ushering in a blast of chilly air after a warm weekend across the region. Expect highs to top out in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Tonight, expect lows to drop into the lower to middle 30s. 
 
TUESDAY: Behind the cold front, chilly air will remain in place – sunshine will prevail with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s.   
 
EXTENDED FORECAST:  Sunshine will prevail throughout much of the work week.  To accompany the sun – expect highs to be in the upper 40s and lower 50s for Wednesday; expect a gradual warm-up with highs in the middle and upper 50s through Wednesday and Thursday. Eventually, our next weather maker will push across the region bringing a decent slug of rainfall through late Friday into Saturday. Behind that system, expect another blast of chilly air by Sunday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm Afternoon; Much Colder Week Ahead

Mostly clear, warm, and dry today with highs in the 70s. Monday will be a transition day as sharply cooler air arrives. Afternoon temperatures dip into the 60s tomorrow, then struggle to reach the 50s all day Tuesday. Dropping below freezing Wednesday and Thursday mornings followed by slightly warmer weather for the second half of the week. A storm system will bring our next opportunity for rain over the weekend.

Michael Haynes

Storm Threat Looms Late Friday

FRIDAY: Clouds will hold firm through Friday with chances for showers and storms through the day. Temperatures, amid aggressive southerly breezes, will work their way into the middle 70s. A front to west of the area will gather strengthen, bringing with it a line of storms late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A few of the storms could be strong to severe with downpours, lightning, gusty winds, hail and a spin-up tornado or two. Stay weather aware during this time.  
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: Saturday will start off with the chance for showers and rumbles of thunder to start off the day. Rain chances will quickly exit through Saturday morning, leading to sunshine by the afternoon. Temperatures will push into the middle and upper 70s. Expect clear skies overnight with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Sunshine will stick around into Sunday with highs in the lower to middle 70s. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST:  Another front will approach the region by Monday – bringing a chance for a few showers early Monday before cooler air begins to rush into the area. Highs will top out in the 60s Monday – trending into the 50s by Tuesday. Clouds will clear through Wednesday as high pressure builds into the area but expect chilly air to also accompany the sun – only managing highs near 50°. Clouds will begin to increase again by Thursday and Friday. Rain chances will increase by late Friday. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Warmer, Breezier Thursday; Storm Threat Looms Friday, Early Saturday

THURSDAY: Warmer, muggier breezes will import moisture into the region Thursday. Expect mostly to variably cloudy skies amid warmer temperatures as well. Expect highs to push into the upper 60s and lower 70s through the day with a chance for a few afternoon showers to sneak in from the south. 
 
FRIDAY: Clouds will hold firm through Friday with increasing chances for showers and storms through the day. Temperatures, amid aggressive southerly breezes, will work their way into the middle 70s. A front to west of the area will gather strengthen, bringing with it a line of storms late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A few of the storms could be strong to severe with downpours, lightning, gusty winds, hail and a spin-up tornado or two. Stay weather aware during this time.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: As the front pushes east of the area, rain chances will decrease through Saturday morning – eventually leading to increasing sunny breaks by the afternoon. We’ll remain mild through Sunday and Monday before another cold front pushes across the region, taking highs from the 70s to the 50s by Tuesday and Wednesday. 
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx