WEDNESDAY: Summery heat and humidity amid a mixture of sunshine and clouds will push highs well into the lower and middle 90s for another day. ‘Feels like’ numbers will be closer to 100-105. As a front slips a little farther south, a smattering of storms can’t be ruled out, generally, north of I-20. The storms could have strong winds and hail embedded inside of them. A few storms may linger after sunset with lows in the 70s.
THURSDAY: The front will continue to slip farther south through the day – in some areas north of I-20, a drop in humidity may be noted; while farther south in the deeper moisture, heat and humidity will continue. This could help fuel another round of widely spaced afternoon storms amid a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower to, a few, middle 90s. Storms will tend to fall apart, gradually, after sunset as lows fall into the lower to middle 70s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: As the heat bubble bursts, expect loud storms, at times, Friday into Saturday. A few of the storms could be strong with gusty winds. As the ridge breaks, expect highs into the upper 80s to lower 90s Saturday and Sunday. A new ridge looks to appear through next week, fueling another surge of middle 90s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 08, 2022
June 07, 2022
Hot, Steamy Mid-Week; Rain Chances Return Late Week
TUESDAY: More sun. More heat. More humidity. With a weak area of high pressure overhead, we’ll stay mainly dry amid a mix of sun and clouds, but humidity level being elevated will push ‘feels like’ temperatures nearing 100 by afternoon, though, actual temperatures will be in the lower to middle 90s. An isolated shower could flare up late in the day into the early evening hours before falling back into the middle 70s.
WEDNESDAY: A few more patches of fog will be possible early, like your Tuesday morning. Also similar, summery heat and humidity amid a mixture of sunshine and clouds will push highs well into the lower and middle 90s for another day. Add in the humidity, ‘feels like’ numbers will be closer to 100-105. A few storms can’t be ruled out, mainly north of I-20, though most will remain dry.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our upper heat ridge will gradually break down through the latter parts of the week – opening better opportunities for showers and storms to return. Expect highs in the lower 90s through Friday. As the heat bubble bursts, expect loud storms – the question is, when exactly, but most indications suggest either late Thursday or through Friday into Saturday. A few of the storms could be strong with gusty winds. As the ridge breaks, expect highs into the 80s to near 90 Saturday and Sunday. A new ridge looks to appear through next week, fueling another surge of 90s.
TALKIN’ TROPICS: Post-Tropical Alex has faded into obscurity in the north-central Atlantic. No other storms are expected to form in the next few days.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 06, 2022
Summer Heat, Humidity Sticks Around This Week
MONDAY: Keep the sunglasses and water bottle nearby – summery heat is here to stay. Expect humidity levels to creep upward as winds begin to pick up from the south through the day. Highs will top out in the lower to, a few, middle 90s amid mostly sunny skies. Breezes may get a bit aggressive – with gusts to 25 mph possible. A rogue shower can’t be ruled out, but the vast majority will remain dry. Skies stay clear overnight with lows in the lower to middle 70s.
TUESDAY: More sun. More heat. More humidity. With a weak area of high pressure overhead, we’ll stay dry, but humidity level being elevated will push ‘feels like’ temperatures nearing 100 by the peak heating of the day. Actual temperatures will be in the lower to middle 90s. An isolated shower could flare up late in the day into the early evening hours before falling back into the middle 70s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Our upper heat ridge will hang around, keeping the weather fairly quiet – but, gradually, it will break down through the latter parts of the week – opening up better opportunities for showers and storms to return. Expect highs in the lower to middle 90s through Friday. As the heat bubble bursts, expect loud storms to erupt Friday and Saturday, bringing highs back into the 80s Saturday and Sunday. A new ridge looks to appear through next week, fueling another surge of 90s.
TALKIN’ TROPICS: Tropical Storm Alex continues to move out to sea quickly – but will have a close brush with Bermuda today, bringing tropical storm conditions to the small island. Eventually, the storm will become post-tropical as it moves into the cooler water of the central Atlantic. No other storms are expected to form in the next few days.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 03, 2022
Rain Exits; Sun Breaks Return Friday; Quiet Weekend Ahead
FRIDAY: The front will not pass through the entire area – keeping a risk for showers and storms to flare near and south of it as we warm up into the 80s. North of I-20, expect skies to becoming mostly to partly sunny with drier air filtering in from the north; highs will top out in the middle 80s. South of I-20; the front could spark a few storms amid a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the middle to upper 80s. The front will slip farther south – ushering in drier air for all by Friday night, skies clear out with lows in the middle 60s.
WEEKEND PLANNER: Heading into the weekend, expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s, lows in the 60s both Saturday and Sunday. As moisture begins to filter back into the area Saturday, a pop-up storm or two can’t be ruled out. A complex of storms could affect parts of the area as a weak disturbance shifts across the area Sunday.
EXTENDED PERIOD: A new upper ridge sets up early next week – pushing rain chances down and heat back up through the lower to middle 90s amid mostly sunny skies. As ridge begins to buckle by mid-late week, chances for rain and storms will begin to increase yet again.
TALKIN’ TROPICS: Potential TC #1 is organizing; while it has not completely consolidated to into a full-fledged storm yet, its impacts will come quickly and likely before the storm gets to either tropical depression or storm status. At any rate, heavy rain and gusty winds are likely across south Florida and western Cuba through the upcoming weekend with no direct impacts along the northern Gulf Coast. Indirectly, increased surf zone issues could arise this weekend as the swell from the storm moves farther north.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 02, 2022
Scattered Downpours Thursday As Front Approaches
THURSDAY: As a front moves into the region through the afternoon hours, expect a mix of clouds and sun to give way to scattered showers and storms developing. A few of the storms could feature gusty winds as they move through. Before that, expect highs to top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Storms may have some staying power through the overnight, but severe weather isn’t likely as lows fall into the upper 60s to lower 70s.
FRIDAY: The front will not pass through the entire area – keeping a risk for showers and storms to flare near and south of it as we warm up into the 80s. North of I-20, expect skies to becoming mostly to partly sunny with drier air filtering in from the north; highs will top out in the middle 80s. South of I-20; the front could spark a few storms amid a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the middle to upper 80s. The front will slip farther south – ushering in drier air for all by Friday night, skies clear out with lows in the middle 60s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: Heading into the weekend, expect mostly to partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s both Saturday and Sunday. As moisture begins to filter back into the area Saturday, a pop-up storm or two can’t be ruled out. A few more rain chances emerge as a weak disturbance shifts across the area Sunday.
A new upper ridge establishes itself early next week – pushing rain chances down and heat back up through the lower to middle 90s.
TALKIN’ TROPICS: The remnants of ‘Agatha’ (from the Pacific) will continue to hang over southern Mexico through mid-week. As its broader circulation emerges east of the Yucatan, it is likely that it could reform into a consolidated system before trekking northward toward western Cuba and south Florida. Name, number or not – heavy rain and gusty winds are likely in those areas late week into the weekend. Another disturbance has a low chance of development off Florida’s Atlantic coast, angled to head farther offshore.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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June 01, 2022
Pop-Up Storms Wednesday; Front Approaches Thursday
WEDNESDAY: A typical look for the first day of June – as warm 60s and 70s will give way to highs in the lower to middle 90s amid a mix of sun and clouds. By lunch time, widely spaced pop-up showers and storms will dot the radar that could cool some areas off. Most of the storms that are able to flare up will fizzle quickly after sunset with lows falling back to the upper 60s and lower 70s.
THURSDAY: As a front moves into the region through the afternoon hours, expect a mix of clouds and sun to give way to scattered showers and storms developing. A few of the storms could feature gusty winds as they drop southward during the day. Before that, expect highs to top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Storms may have a little staying power after sunset – but gradually fading with lows in the upper 60s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: In the wake of the weak front, we’ll see a brief push of drier air infiltrate the region for to round out the week. Expect highs to top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s Friday and into the upcoming weekend. A few pop-up storms could develop each day, but chances remain low. Heat will begin to crank back up into next week as another upper ridge sneaks in from the west, pushing highs into the lower to middle 90s.
TALKIN’ TROPICS: As it is the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, it wouldn’t be complete without a risk of something flaring up. The remnants of ‘Agatha’ (from the Pacific) will continue to hang over southern Mexico through mid-week. As its broader circulation emerge east of the Yucatan, it is possible that it could reform before trekking northward toward western Cuba and south Florida. Another disturbance has a low chance of development off Florida’s Atlantic coast, angled to head farther offshore.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 26, 2022
Much Quieter Thursday, Into Holiday Weekend Ahead
THURSDAY: A cold front will work its way through central Mississippi to start the day. Sunshine to returns as breezy westerly winds kick in. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s. We’ll turn mostly to partly clear overnight with lows falling into the upper 50s to near 60 by early Friday. An isolated shower or two can’t be ruled out.
FRIDAY: As drier air filters in behind the storm system, high pressure will settle over central and southwest Mississippi to round out the week. Expect cool 50s and lower 60s early to give way to highs in the lower to, a few, middle 80s by afternoon under plentiful sunshine. We’ll remain quiet and clear overnight with lows again falling into the upper 50s to lower 60s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, expect high pressure to win out, keeping the weather quiet, dry and gradually warmer. Temperatures will also begin to rebound – back into the middle to upper 80s Saturday, and near 90 by Sunday and Monday. A few isolated showers could flare up by mid-next week, but most will stay dry and warm.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 25, 2022
Rainy, Stormy Periods Continue Mid-Week Ahead of Cold Front
WEDNESDAY: A weakening batch of storms will move through central Mississippi early in the day but will help to spark scattered to numerous storms through the mid-late morning into the afternoon hours. Expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower to middle 80s. A few of the storms could, again, be strong. Another batch of rain and storms will be likely overnight – at times, heavy rain could be possible as the cold front approaches from the west.
THURSDAY: A cold front will work its way through central Mississippi to start the day. Chances for rain and storms will shift eastward quickly through mid-morning, along with cloud cover; allowing for sunshine to return as breezy westerly winds kick in. A rogue strong storm will be possible along the front itself, but chances will be low. We’ll turn mostly to partly clear overnight with lows falling into the upper 50s to near 60 by early Friday. An isolated shower or two can’t be ruled out.
EXTENDED PERIOD: Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, expect high pressure to win out, keeping the weather quiet, dry and gradually warmer. Temperatures will also begin to rebound – from the lower 80s Friday back to near 90 by Sunday and Monday. A few isolated showers could flare up by mid-next week, but most will stay dry and warm.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 24, 2022
Periodic Rain, Storm Chances Mid-Week
TUESDAY: A few waves of storms will march through Mississippi on Tuesday amid variably cloudy skies. Storms will be common fixture in the forecast, but not everyone will see them, nor will it be a consistent rain where we do see it. Scattered downpours will flare up by late morning, continuing through the afternoon. A disturbance swinging in from the southwest will keep storms alive through early evening. A few of the storms could be heavy and gusty. Storm chances will gradually diminish by midnight as lows fall into the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY: A weakening batch of storms will move through central Mississippi early in the day but will help to spark scattered to numerous storms through the afternoon hours. Expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower to middle 80s. A few of the storms could, again, be strong. Another batch of rain and storms will be likely overnight – at times, heavy rain could be possible as the cold front approaches from the west.
EXTENDED PERIOD: As a cold front shifts eastward through Thursday mid-day, drier weather returns to round out the work and school week – heading into the Memorial Day weekend. Temperatures will also begin to rebound – from the lower 80s Thursday and Friday back to near 90 by Sunday and Monday.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 23, 2022
Periods of Rain, Storms Possible Through Week Ahead
MONDAY: Our front has slipped farther south toward the Pine Belt to head through the start of the new work week – allowing for chance for rain to remain lower through much of the day. Closer to the front, scattered downpours will be possible as highs only top out in the lower to middle 80s. A few storms will continue past sunset as lows fall back into the upper 60s and lower 70s.
TUESDAY: A few waves of storms will march through Mississippi on Tuesday amid variably to mostly cloudy skies. Expect highs to be in the middle to upper 80s as a warm front drifts northward through the day. A few of the storms could be heavy and gusty. Storm chances will gradually diminish by midnight as lows fall into the lower 70s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: An upper low will continue to dig across the Plains states through mid-week, keeping a risk for rain and storms at times amid warm, humid conditions. Periods of heavy rain will be possible with a chance for strong storm or two on Wednesday. As a cold front shift eastward through Thursday mid-day, drier weather returns to round out the work and school week – heading into the Memorial Day weekend. Temperatures will also begin to rebound – from the lower 80s Thursday and Friday back to near 90 by Sunday and Monday.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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