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Chilly Friday; Quickly Milder Weekend, Rain Returns Sunday

FRIDAY: After a deep dive into the 20s and 30s, we’ll rebound highs back into the 40s and, for some, 50s through the afternoon hours. Expect morning clouds to break for more periods of sunshine through the day. Skies will remain mostly to partly clear - lows will drop back into the 30s by early Saturday morning.  


WEEKEND PLANNER: Our weekend will be split between a mild, yet drier day on Saturday – to a wetter, warmer Sunday ahead of another front moving through the area. Expect morning 30s Saturday to quickly rebound into the 60s with a surge on warmer air off the Gulf of Mexico. Chances for showers and storms will be in play for areas, mainly west of I-55 through the afternoon and evening hours of Saturday. We’ll continue to warm up Sunday – though, coverage of rain and storms will increase through the day – highs will top out in the upper 60s and lower 70s. A rogue strong to severe storm can’t be ruled out, though the risk remains low. Rain chances will tend to taper through Sunday night as the front moves southward.  

 
EXTENDED RANGE: In the wake of our front, we’ll trend cooler yet again by early next week. Highs Monday and Tuesday will be in the lower 50s; slowly trending milder through mid-late week, toward the lower 60s by late week. Rain chances will look to hold off until the latter parts of the week amid the milder air.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

 

Scattered Showers, Tumbling Temperatures Thursday

THURSDAY: Another day featuring our quasi-stalled front will yield another wide variance in temperatures throughout the day. We’ll quickly warm up into the 50s north, 60s south through the morning hours ahead of the front – as the front sweeps through, yielding scattered showers – temperatures will begin to tumble through the latter parts of the day. Most locations will drop well into the 20s – feeling the upper 10s, thanks to a brisk north wind by early Friday. 


FRIDAY: After a deep dive into the 20s, we’ll have a decent amount of sunshine to rebound highs back into the 40s and, for some, 50s through the afternoon hours. Skies will remain mostly to partly clear - lows will drop back into the 30s by early Saturday morning.  


EXTENDED RANGE: High pressure quickly shifts east – opening up the Gulf of Mexico yet again. Temperatures quickly rebound through the 60s Saturday – around 70 through Sunday with a risk for scattered storms developing through Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday. A gusty storm or two can’t be ruled out, but the severe risk remains low. Our temperatures trend downward again by early next week. Highs Monday and Tuesday will be around 50; slowly trending milder through mid-late week.  

 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Milder Wednesday; Rain, Turning Colder Thursday

WEDNESDAY: A front will slip southward and split the area with a range of temperatures through afternoon hours. Areas near and north of I-20 will top out in the upper 50s to lower 60s; south of I-20, in the lower to middle 60s. A few showers could kick up near the front through the afternoon hours. Better chances for showers will lift over the area through Wednesday night into early Thursday.  


THURSDAY: Another day featuring our quasi-stalled front will yield another wide variance in temperatures throughout the day. We’ll quickly warm up into the 50s north, 60s south through the morning hours ahead of the front – as the front sweeps through, yielding scattered showers – temperatures will begin to tumble through the latter parts of the day. Most locations will drop well into the 20s – feeling the upper 10s, thanks to a brisk north wind by early Friday. 

 
EXTENDED RANGE: In the wake of our front, deceptive sunshine rounds out the week with highs in the middle to upper 40s. Temperatures quickly rebound through the 60s to near 70 this weekend with a risk for scattered storms developing through Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday. A gusty storm or two can’t be ruled out, but the severe risk remains low. This will usher in another drop in temperatures early next week.  

 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

 

 

Trending Milder Mid-Week Ahead of Next Rain Maker

TUESDAY: Sun and clouds will trend toward full sunshine region-wide through the morning hours. Expect early morning 20s & 30s to turn toward the 50s amid light southerly breeze kicking in. Clouds will slowly filter back in overnight with lows in the 30s to near 40.  



WEDNESDAY: Not nearly as cold for a kick start to the day as recent days – a front will slip southward and split the area with a range of temperatures through afternoon hours. Areas near and north of I-20 will top out in the upper 50s to lower 60s; south of I-20, in the lower to middle 60s. A few showers could kick up near the front through the afternoon hours. Better chances for showers will lift over the area through Wednesday night into early Thursday.  
 
EXTENDED RANGE: With a stalled boundary beginning to get a push Thursday – we'll see a bout of scattered showers – from the 60s early dropping into the 40s late as the system shifts farther east. We’ll fall quick and fast, into the 20s by early Friday. Deceptive sunshine rounds out the week with highs in the middle to upper 40s. Temperatures quickly rebound through the 60s this weekend with a risk for scattered storms developing through Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday before another drop in temperatures into early next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Wintry Chill Monday, Quick, Seasonable Rebound Mid-Week

MONDAY: As our storm system finally gets the boot – we'll see the skies clear and the sunshine return. Morning wind chills in the upper 10s to lower 20s will bite to start the first work day of 2022 for many with clouds gradually breaking for sunshine. We’ll manage highs in the 40s for most. We’ll trend to mostly to partly clear skies overnight with lows well into the 20s yet again. 




 
TUESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds amid a fresh southerly breeze will help to warm temperatures back up through the day – after a cold start well in the 20s, we’ll rebound into the lower to middle 50s north, middle to upper 50s south. We’ll stay with partly clear skies overnight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s by early Wednesday 
 
EXTENDED RANGE: Another system is poised to move through the area through mid-week – ushering in another blast of cooler air by Friday. Before that, expect variably cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s Wednesday and Thursday with a chance for scattered showers. We’ll turn cold again by early Friday morning - deep in the 20s, only managing highs in the upper 40s by afternoon. More chances for showers and storms return through the weekend with highs in the 60s.  

 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm End to 2021; Stormy Beginnings to 2022

NEW YEARS EVE: A few showers will be possible as another surge of moisture lifts across the state early on – that, along with clouds, will give way to sunshine through the afternoon hours as temperatures make a run for the upper 70s and lower 80s yet again. For any fireworks Friday night, we should remain mostly quiet. A shower or two could be possible amid variably to mostly cloudy skies. Lows will fall back to the 60s to near 70.  


WEEKEND PLANNER: New Years Day will stay off quiet, but may not end in the same fashion. Highs will top out in the lower 80s. A strong cold front is poised to move through Mississippi – yielding a risk for strong to severe storms yet again. All modes of severe weather – wind, hail and tornadoes, will be possible. Expect scattered storms to flare up ahead of a squall line during the afternoon hours – of which, a few could be severe – then the squall line shifts through the region during Saturday evening/night. Behind it, a stark blast of cold air will sweep into the region. Temperatures will slip through the 40s – a few showers could linger with a few novelty flakes of snow Sunday before shifts east. We’ll fall deep into the 20s by early Monday morning. 
 
EXTENDED RANGE: We’ll start the week off quietly – yet cold. Expect highs Monday, amid sunshine, to be in the upper 40s to near 50 after starting off in the 20s. A quick warm up gets us back to near-normal for early January standards by Tuesday and above-average – in the 60s by mid-week. A system is poised to move through late Wednesday into Thursday – bringing in another blast winter reality by the end of the week.  

 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Spring Warmth Continues, Cold Changes Blow In After New Year

THURSDAY: Expect a transition day as our front slips farther south. Morning rains continue to shift eastward - and we’ll remain warm – in the upper 70s this afternoon amid variably cloudy skies. A few more showers can’t be ruled out as the front, now lodged to the south, begins to lift back northward Thursday night into early Friday. Expect lows in the lower to middle 60s.   

 
NEW YEARS EVE: A few showers will be possible as another surge of moisture lifts across the state early on – that, along with clouds, will give way to sunshine through the afternoon hours as temperatures make a run for the upper 70s and lower 80s yet again. For any fireworks Friday night, we should remain mostly quiet. A shower or two could be possible amid variably to mostly cloudy skies. Lows will fall back to the 60s to near 70. 

EXTENDED RANGE: The stage will be set for another strong storm risk will emerge late New Year's Day into the wee-hours of Sunday morning. Expect a line of storms to track through the - featuring a risk for strong winds, hail and spin-up tornadoes. Behind this system, a shock to the system, as winter looks to takes its place over the area for the first time since we turned seasons last week. Expect highs near 80 Saturday ahead of the storms to falling through the 40s through Sunday as the front sweeps through – all the way to the middle to upper 20s by early Monday. A slow warm-up will take us back to the 60s by mid-week.  

 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Few Strong Storms Wednesday; Staying Warm Through End of 2021

WEDNESDAY: A boundary will approach the region throughout the day – helping to kick off a risk for stronger storms by the afternoon and evening hours. Expect variably cloudy skies amid a warm, breezy flow continuing to filter in off the Gulf of Mexico. We’ll top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Scattered storms will develop at times, a few could contain strong winds and a risk for a spin-up tornado or two. Severe risk will be maximized during the afternoon & evening hours. Risk will tend to fade after midnight. Expect lows in the 60s.  





THURSDAY: A few showers could mix in to start the day – other than that, expect a transition day as our front slips farther south. We’ll remain warm – in the middle to upper 70s amid variably cloudy skies. A few more showers can’t be ruled out as the front, now lodged to the south, begins to lift back northward Thursday night into early Friday. Expect lows in the lower to middle 60s.   
 
EXTENDED RANGE: Our rain chances will be a bit more hit and miss Thursday. A warm front will lift northward early Friday – kicking off a risk for scattered showers early. This sets the stage for another strong storm risk will emerge late New Year's Day into Sunday. Behind this system, a shock to the system, as winter looks to takes its place over the area for the first time since we turned seasons last week. Expect highs near 80 Saturday ahead of the storms to falling through the 40s through Sunday as the front sweeps through – all the way to the middle to upper 20s by early Monday.  

 

 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Storm Risks, At Times, To Round Out 2021, Start 2022

TUESDAY: Morning clouds will give way to sun breaks developing amid a deep southerly flow – pushing in warm, Gulf moisture into the region. Winds could get aggressive at times, gusting 30-35 mph at times. Widely spaced showers could also mingle in from time to time. A strong storm or two could find its way into the mix around and a few hours after sunset – generally, near and east of I-55. Chances for rain will increase a bit into the overnight periods with lows in the 60s to near 70.  


WEDNESDAY: A boundary will approach the region throughout the day – helping to kick off a risk for stronger storms by the afternoon and evening hours. Expect variably cloudy skies amid a warm, breezy flow continuing to filter in off the Gulf of Mexico. We’ll top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Scattered storms will develop during the afternoon and evening hours, a few could contain strong winds and a risk for a spin-up tornado or two. Risk will tend to fade after midnight. Expect lows in the 60s.  

 
EXTENDED RANGE: Behind this system, we’ll remain well above average with highs staying in the 70s to near 80, lows in the 60s. Our rain chances will be a bit more hit and miss Thursday and Friday. Another strong storm risk will emerge late New Year's Day into Sunday. Behind this system, a shock to the system, as winter looks to takes its place over the area for the first time since we turned seasons last week. Expect highs near 80 Saturday ahead of the storms to falling through the 50s into the 40s through Sunday as the front sweeps through – all the way to the middle to upper 20s by early Monday.  

 

 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm, Muggy & Occasionally Stormy End to 2021

MONDAY: As some get back to work, post-Christmas holiday weekend, expect sun to mix in with more clouds through the start of the new week. A few patches of fog may greet you early on – as morning 60s, give way to highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s by the afternoon. A rogue shower or two can’t be ruled out, though most will remain dry. A few more shower chances emerge overnight Monday into Tuesday as lows fall back – again – to the lower to middle 60s.  


TUESDAY: Morning clouds will give way to sun breaks developing amid a deep southerly flow – pushing in warm, Gulf moisture into the region. Winds could get aggressive at times, gusting 30-35 mph at times. Widely spaced showers could also mingle in from time to time. Chances for rain will increase a bit into the overnight periods with lows in the middle to upper 60s. 


EXTENDED RANGE: A risk for storms emerges through the afternoon and evening hours of Wednesday – a strong to severe storm is possible with strong winds, hail and a risk for spin-up tornadoes. We’ll remain warm – even behind this system – with highs staying in the middle to upper 70s, lows in the 60s. Our rain chances will be a bit more sparce, yet still present, through Thursday and Friday. Another strong storm risk will emerge late New Years Day into Sunday. Behind this system, a shock to the system, as winter looks to takes its place over the area for the first time since we turned seasons last week.  

Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist 
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx