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Rainy Periods, Storms At Times Through Saturday

THURSDAY: The same front that brought showers and storms to the region Wednesday will stall and backtrack northward through Thursday. This will bring more rounds of rain to the region through the day. Highs will range from the lower to middle 50s in our far northern area to the middle 60s for our far southern areas.  
 
FRIDAY: A warm front will continue to press northward through the day – temperatures will start in many locations, in the 60s, working into the middle to upper 70s by the afternoon hours. Scattered showers and storms will develop; a few of the storms could be strong during the afternoon hours. We’ll remain warm through Friday night – in the middle to upper 60s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The upcoming weekend will be split, 50/50; expect a potent storm system to push across the region through Saturday. Winds turn southerly at 15 – 25 mph, pushing in the warmth and moisture. Storm will begin to erupt through the afternoon hours, a few of the storms could be strong to severe. Strong wind, hail and isolated tornado threat exist. The storms will subside through Saturday night – we'll trend drier Sunday and Monday before more rain moves in by late Tuesday into Wednesday.   
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Stormy Start to Wednesday; More Rain Ahead

WEDNESDAY: Expect an active morning commute heading to work and school – a cold front will sweep through, bringing along with it a chance for a few strong storms. The severe threat should shift east of the area by mid-day. Heavy rain, gusty wind and isolated spin-up tornado can’t be ruled out. Early highs will in the 60s to near 70°, dropping later in the day to the 50s. Rain will taper, leaving the afternoon/evening commute drier; expect variably cloudy skies overnight with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s. 
 
THURSDAY: The same front that brought showers and storms to the region Wednesday will stall and backtrack northward through Thursday. This will bring more rounds of rain to the region through the day. Highs will range from the lower to middle 50s in our far northern area to the middle 60s for our far southern areas.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain will be common place across the board over the next several days – expect heavy rain that could total from 2-4”, with locally higher amounts. Temperatures rebound to the 70s by Friday and Saturday amid a scattering of showers and storms. By late Saturday, a line of storms could develop, bringing a chance of strong to severe storms to the region. We’ll trend drier for Sunday before more rain moves in early next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Chilly, Rainy Tuesday; Storms Possible Wednesday

TUESDAY: Grab the umbrellas and keep them handy over the next few days. Tuesday starts several days of rounds of rain moving across the region. The stalled front will begin to retreat north as a warm front late today, into tonight. Most of the day will likely be stuck in the 40s and 50s with occasional rain chances. Overnight, the warm front lifts north – pushing temperatures into the 60s to near 70 for some. A few strong storms may break out near the cold front as it sweeps east. 
 
WEDNESDAY: Expect an active morning commute heading to work and school – a cold front will sweep through, bringing along with it a chance for a few strong storms. The severe threat should shift east of the area by mid-day. Heavy rain, gusty wind and isolated spin-up tornado can’t be ruled out. Early highs will in the 60s to near 70°, dropping later in the day to the 50s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain will be common place across the board over the next several days – expect heavy rain that could total from 2-4” for area south of I-20; to 3-6”+ north of I-20. Temperatures will ease back to the upper 50s and lower 60s Thursday – eventually rebounding to the 70s by Friday and Saturday. By late Saturday, a line of storms could develop, bringing a chance of strong to severe storms to the region. We’ll trend drier for Sunday before more rain moves in early next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Wet Week Ahead

For tonight, showers decrease leading to an overall dry day Monday. But rain returns Tuesday with periods of moderate to heavy rain through the end of this week and potentially into the weekend. Expect 3 to 6 inches, on average with locally higher amounts possible. Flash flooding and river flooding is a good possibility, so please drive carefully and keep a close eye on water levels. Also, a few strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, capable of producing gusty straight line wind. We'll keep you posted on air, online, and our First Alert Weather App.

Michael Haynes

Warm, Breezy Valentine's Day

THURSDAY: Clouds thicken at times for your Thursday, but there will peeks of sun to mix in as well. Expect mild temperatures to persist, in the upper 60s to lower 70s through the afternoon. Winds will pick up through the day, gusting to 30-35 mph at times. A shower or two can’t be ruled overnight Thursday, into early Friday morning, but most will stay dry.  
 
FRIDAY: A weak boundary will try to drop south into the area to start off the day; sparking a shower or two. Expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 70s to round out the work week.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: Near the boundary, several weak systems will push, mainly to the north, of the area through the upcoming weekend.  Rain chances will go up slightly amid mostly cloudy skies for Sunday. Highs will top out, generally, in the 60s. A cold front will slip southward, stalling along the Gulf Coast by Monday, offering rounds of rain amid highs in the 50s. More rain will move in through Tuesday and Wednesday as the pattern turns unsettled throughout much of next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx 

Bright, Seasonable Wednesday

WEDNESDAY:  High pressure nudges into the region for Wednesday, bringing abundant sunshine amid seasonable temperatures to start off the day. Frosty morning 30s will give way to lower to middle 60s through the afternoon hours. We’ll stay quiet overnight as lows dip to the lower 40s.  
 
THURSDAY: Clouds thicken at times for your Thursday, but there will peeks of sun to mix in as well. Expect mild temperatures to persist, in the upper 60s to lower 70s through the afternoon. A shower or two can’t be ruled overnight Thursday, into early Friday morning, but most will stay dry.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A few systems will gather to the north of the region, bringing chances for a few showers at times for Friday and Saturday. Rain chances will go up slightly amid mostly cloudy skies for Sunday. Highs will top out in the upper 60s and lower 70s. A cold front will slip southward by Monday, offering another round of rain amid highs in the 50s. More rain will move in through Tuesday and Wednesday as the pattern turns unsettled throughout much of next week.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Rain Tapers; Breezy Afternoon Ahead

TUESDAY: Rain will taper through the latter half of the morning as the cold front continues to make progress eastward. Sunshine will be limited through much of the day, but breaks in the clouds are possible by the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s amid a breezy NW wind. Overnight, lows drop to the 30s to lower 40s by early Wednesday morning.  
 
WEDNESDAY: High pressure nudges into the region for Wednesday, bringing abundant sunshine amid seasonable temperatures to start off the day. Morning 30s will give way to lower to middle 60s through the afternoon hours. We’ll stay quiet overnight as lows dip to the lower 40s.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: A system will gather just north of the region by Thursday and Friday, ushering in a chance for showers both days, but at this point, doesn’t look to feature a washout. Expect highs in the middle to upper 60s before another cold front pushes through for the weekend, bringing highs into the 50s by Saturday and Sunday amid mostly cloudy skies.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Warm, Breezy Monday; Storms Possible Early Tuesday

MONDAY: Expect a few showers from time to time for your Monday. Expect mostly to variably cloudy skies with highs in the lower to middle 70s. Winds will be breezy at times with gusts upward of 30 mph. Overnight, a cold front will approach the region late tonight, bringing showers and storms, mainly after midnight. A strong storm or two can’t be ruled out as lows fall to the 60s.  
 
TUESDAY: A few gusty storms can’t be ruled out for the morning commute as a cold front tracks across the state. The majority of the rain will come to an end as the morning commute winds down, leading to brighter skies by the end of the day. Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s, dropping to the 30s by early Wednesday morning.  
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: High pressure builds into the region by the time Wednesday rolls around – expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the middle 60s, after starting in the upper 30s. Another system gathers just north of the region by Thursday and Friday, ushering in a chance for showers both days, but at this point, doesn’t look to feature a washout. Expect highs in the middle to upper 60s before another cold front pushes through for the weekend, bringing highs into the 50s by Saturday and Sunday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx

Cold, Damp Start to the Weekend

A damp and chilly start to the weekend. Temperatures are hovering just above freezing this morning with pockets of light rain. There is the possibility for some sleet to mix in, mainly in the Delta but not enough to cause any significant travel problems. Otherwise, mostly cloudy and cool today with highs in the 50s. 

For Sunday, more clouds than sun as a quick warming trend begins bringing highs to the 60s. A round of rain and storms arrives Monday evening, including the possibility for a few strong to severe storms. We'll keep you posted so check back for updates.

Michael Haynes

Much Colder Friday

FRIDAY: The cold front has swept across the region, ushering in another wave of chilly air – after several days of Spring-like warmth. Expect highs to stay in the 40s; wind chills in the 30s amid mostly cloudy skies and brisk northerly wind. Overnight, clouds hold tough – a low chance of a stray rain/sleet shower possible; mainly for areas N/W of Jackson. Lows will drop to the lower to middle 30s.  
 
WEEKEND PLANNER: Saturday will feature a few breaks of sunshine amid the clouds; highs in the lower to middle 50s. Winds will begin to shift to come from the south – ushering in warmer air by Sunday. Highs will push into the middle 60s amid a mostly cloudy sky. 
 
EXTENDED FORECAST: The temperature whiplash will push us into the lower 70s by early in the week, ahead of another system will gather through Monday into Tuesday, pushing through by Wednesday. Heavy rain and the possibility of a few gusty storms may exist Monday and Tuesday. Behind the system, highs will slip into the upper 50s and lower 60s by Wednesday and Thursday.  
 
Patrick Ellis 
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist  
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @PatrickEllisWx