WEDNESDAY: Clouds will quickly increase through the day as temperatures claw their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Rain showers will tend to hold off, likely, until after sunset in most instances. Rain turns likely overnight with lows dropping to the 40s.
THURSDAY: Clouds will continue to hold over the region underneath the upper low swirling overhead. Expect a chilly, blustery day with occasional showers accompanying the clouds with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Clouds will hold overnight, though shower chances will tend to fade. Lows will fall to the upper 30s.
EXTENDED PLANNER: Clouds will hang tough, likely, through Friday with highs in the chilly 40s. A few sunnier breaks emerge Saturday ahead of our next system looks to approach by late Sunday into Monday of next week that looks to bring a chance for a cold rain to the forecast, but indications have pointed toward a potential of wintry weather in parts of the southeast that will need to be watched over the next few days. In that system’s wake, a slow warming trend will take place through mid-week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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January 06, 2021
January 05, 2021
Quiet, Seasonable Tuesday; Rain Returns Mid-Week
TUESDAY: In the wake of our weak disturbance from yesterday, a push of cooler air will sneak into the fold – expect mostly sunny skies with highs rebounding into the upper 50s to lower 60s. We’ll drop to the middle to upper 30s to start off Wednesday as clouds gradually increase.
WEDNESDAY: Clouds will quickly increase through the day as temperatures claw their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Rain showers will tend to hold off, likely, until after sunset in most instances. Rain turns likely overnight with lows dropping to the 40s.
EXTENDED PLANNER: Most of the rain should exit by mid-day Thursday – but expect a cool down through late week with highs in the 40s and 50s, lows in the 30s. Clouds will hang tough, likely, through Friday. A few sunnier breaks emerge Saturday ahead of our next system looks to approach by late Sunday into Monday of next week that looks to bring a chance for a cold rain to the forecast, but indications have pointed toward a potential of wintry weather in parts of the southeast that will need to be watched over the next few days.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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January 04, 2021
Mild Monday; Rain Returns Mid-Week
MONDAY: Heading back to work after – for many – a long holiday period, should be quite easy, given our weather situation. A weak disturbance will track across the area through the day, bringing a wave of clouds over the region, masking the sunshine for a few hours. Clouds will tend to break up through the afternoon hours with highs climbing into the 60s. Skies will clear overnight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. A few patchy fog zones may develop overnight.
TUESDAY: A push of cooler air will sneak into the fold – expect mostly sunny skies with highs rebounding into the upper 50s to lower 60s after starting the day off in the 30s.
EXTENDED PLANNER: Our next weather maker will begin to edge its way into the region through mid-week, bringing an opportunity for showers to return by late Wednesday into early Thursday. Most of the rain should exit by mid-day Thursday – but expect a cool down through late week with highs in the 50s, lows in the 30s. Our next system looks to approach by late Sunday into Monday of next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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January 01, 2021
Cooler, Breezier Start to 2021
NEW YEARS DAY: In our system's wake, winds will turn aggressively from the west/southwest, ushering cooler air over the region. Expect afternoon temperatures hovering in the 50s, nearing 60° for some with a mix of clouds and sun – feeling cooler amid the gusty breezes. Winds will fade after sunset with partly cloudy skies, dropping into the upper 30s and lower 40s.
WEEKEND PLANNER: Another batch of clouds will stream through the skies Saturday – turning the skies variably cloudy with highs in the lower 50s. A stray shower can’t be ruled out. Clouds will gradually clear Saturday night with lows falling into the lower to middle 30s. We’ll rebound to ‘near-normal’ temperatures for early January amid sunshine with highs in the middle to upper 50s.
LOOKING AHEAD: Heading back to work after the long holiday period will be easy with sunshine and mild temperatures invading the region to start off the week. Expect highs in the 60s Monday and Tuesday. We’ll be in the 60s again Wednesday, though clouds will increase as our next weather maker begins to move in, offering a chance for rain and storms Wednesday night into Thursday. The back half of the week will feature temperatures gradually falling back through the 50s as another rain maker gets ready to move in by the end of next weekend.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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December 31, 2020
ALERT DAY: Strong to Severe Storms Possible Rounding Out 2020
NEW YEARS EVE: An ALERT DAY has been hoisted for the potential for a few strong to severe storms through the afternoon and evening hours to round out the year 2020 and ring in 2021. Expect a warm, breezy day ahead of the storm risk that will begin to blossom with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Two rounds of storms will be possible – the first round could bring all modes of severe weather during the late afternoon hours with strong winds, hail and the potential for a few tornadoes; the second round will be more of a strong wind risk along a squall line, though a spin-up tornado can’t be ruled out. Severe storm risk should end around midnight with lows in the 50s.
NEW YEARS DAY and BEYOND: Starting off 2021 breaking up clouds with peeks of sunshine amid temperatures running in the 60s Friday. We’ll trend cooler into the 50s by the weekend amid a mix of sun and clouds. Milder air will invade next week as temperatures rebound into the 60s, leading up to our next weather maker due in by mid-late week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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December 15, 2020
Chilled Cloudiness Tuesday; Rain Return Tuesday Night
TUESDAY: After a chilly start to your day, temperatures will gradually rebound to the 40s to lower 50s by the afternoon amid clouds and a few peeks of sun. Our next system isn’t far off, expected to move through late Tuesday night into early Wednesday – featuring periodic showers as lows drop to the upper 30s and lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY: Rain will exit prior to sunrise for most – though clouds will likely hold firm over the region yet again through mid-week. A chilly northerly breeze will continue to flow into the area as highs struggle to get past the 40s for most locations. Skies will gradually clear overnight with lows falling back into the 20s to near 30.
EXTENDED PLANNER: Sunshine will tend to return Thursday as a slow warming trending will push temperatures into the upper 50s and lower 60s by week’s end amid mostly sunny skies. Rain returns Saturday as another system pushes through the area, gradually clearing Sunday. After a brief cool down, temperatures will warm into the 60s in the days leading up to Christmas ahead of a rain maker due in for Christmas Eve.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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December 14, 2020
Winter's Chill Returns This Week
MONDAY: Skies will remain cloudy to mostly cloudy through much of the day as colder air locks them. Drier air will filter in upstairs - helping to break them up by the afternoon hours. Temperatures will hold in the 40s with wind chills in the 30s. Winds will tend to fade tonight as skies continue to clear with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s.
TUESDAY: After a cold start to your day, temperatures will gradually rebound to the 50s by the afternoon amid a mix of clouds and sun. Our next system isn’t far off, expected to move through late Tuesday night into early Wednesday – featuring periodic showers as lows drop to the 40s.
EXTENDED PLANNER: Rain will taper quickly Wednesday morning as skies gradually clear. Highs Wednesday will only manage the upper 40s and lower 50s. A slow warming trending will push temperatures into the upper 50s and lower 60s by week’s end amid mostly sunny skies. Rain returns late Friday night into Saturday as another system pushes through the area, gradually clearing Sunday.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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December 11, 2020
Bookend Weekend Rain Chances
NEAR TERM: Clouds will likely be here to stay through the rest of the day with a few breaks here and there of sunshine. Highs will top out in the upper 60s and lower 70s amid a south breeze picking up this afternoon. Rain will hold off until after sunset tonight - gradually increasing through the overnight hours. A gusty shower or storm can't be ruled out - through severe threat remains negligible. Most of the rain will be out of the area by mid-morning with increasing amounts of sun Saturday with highs in the 60s to near 70.
NEXT SYSTEM: Another area of low pressure will develop to our west - trekking eastward into Sunday. We'll likely start the day with sunshine, giving way to clouds through mid-day and rain emerging by sunset. Rain could be heavy at times Sunday night into early Monday morning. In the wake of that system - clouds will gradually clear Monday with highs only managing the lower 50s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Temperatures will run below average through much of the week ahead with highs in the 50s, lows in the 30s - generally. Another, mainly weak, system moves through late Tuesday and early Wednesday, offering a few showers and another cool down. Temperature will claw their way back to the lower 60s by next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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December 10, 2020
Warm, Quiet Thursday; Rain Returns Late Friday, Early Saturday
THURSDAY: Sunshine will continue to help push temperatures into the 60s and lower 70s this afternoon amid a light southerly breeze. A few clouds will sneak by early Friday amid a chance for more fog to develop as lows drop into the 40s.
FRIDAY: A transition day with clouds increasing ahead of our next rain maker expected to move into the region. A stray shower or two can’t be ruled out as a breezy south flow pushing moisture into the area ahead of a front that will bring showers and a few storms into the area late Friday night into early Saturday morning.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Most of the rain will exit by mid-day Saturday amid clouds exiting as well – briefly. A Gulf slider system could sling moisture back into the area amid a fast upper flow, facilitating another round of rain Sunday. Highs Saturday will top out in the 60s; 50s will be all we can muster Sunday with lows in the 30s. Skies will gradually clear into early next week before our next system approaches mid-week. Temperatures will generally run below average through much of the week ahead.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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December 09, 2020
Trending Milder Ahead Of Unsettled Weekend
WEDNESDAY: Temperatures will continue to climb through the 60s to near 70 by afternoon amid sunshine. Expect mostly clear skies again with lows to fall back into upper 30s and lower 40s by early Thursday.
THURSDAY: With high pressure settling east of the region – southerly flow amid the abundant sunshine with push temperatures quickly into the lower 70s by the afternoon after starting off in the 30s and 40s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Clouds will gradually increase through Friday with another warm, somewhat breezy, day ahead of rain chances emerging late in the day, carrying over into Saturday. Rain will exit gradually Saturday amid clouds exiting as well – briefly. A Gulf slider system could sling moisture back into the area amid a fast upper flow, facilitating another round of rain Sunday. Highs Saturday will top out in the 60s; 50s will be all we can muster Sunday with lows in the 30s. Skies will gradually clear into early next week before our next system approaches mid-week. Temperatures will generally run below average through much of the week ahead.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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