WEDNESDAY: The expanding upper ridge will bring down rain chances to near 0% and crank up the heat through mid-week. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs pushing toward the lower and middle 90s. Feels like temperatures will make a run for 100 degrees by the peak heating hours. Breezes from the southwest will kick up – gusting to 20-25 mph at times. We’ll stay quiet overnight with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
THURSDAY: Lather, rinse and repeat. After a morning start in the upper 60s and lower 70s amid variably cloudy skies, increasing sunshine and balmy breezes will help to push highs back into the lower to, a few, middle 90s by afternoon. Expect clouds to roll in again overnight as low fall back into the 60s and 70s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: Friday will feature more of the same – hot, breezy and a mix of clouds and sun. A late day storm can’t be ruled out. By the weekend, a new front will approach, breaking the ridge up and yielding higher chances for showers and storms. We’ll manage highs near 90 Saturday as a collision of the airmasses over the area spurns scattered to numerous storms by the afternoon and evening. Ongoing clouds and rain chances will keep highs in the lower 80s Sunday. Our pattern will stay a bit more active into early next week with a risk for rain and storms at times amid warm, humid conditions.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 18, 2022
May 17, 2022
Summery Heat, Humidity Reign Supreme Mid-Late Week
TUESDAY: With our front now down to the south, we’ll trend drier and toastier again. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies; after morning 60s to the upper 80s and lower 90s by the afternoon hours. A pop-up shower or storm can’t be ruled out, but most will likely stay dry. Lows will fall back into the 60s to near 70 again.
WEDNESDAY: The expanding upper ridge will bring down rain chances to near 0% and crank up the heat through mid-week. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs pushing toward the lower and middle 90s. Feels like temperatures will make a run for 100 degrees by the peak heating hours. We’ll stay quiet overnight with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: The heat ridge will remain in place over the area through the end of the work week – keeping highs in the 90s, feeling closer to 100 – thanks to the humid air. By the weekend, a new front will approach, breaking the ridge up and yielding higher chances for showers and storms. Our pattern will stay a bit more active into early next week with a risk for rain and storms at times amid warm, humid conditions.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 14, 2022
Rain Chances Remain in Play Amid Sun & Clouds Sunday, Monday
THROUGH SUNDAY: While a few evening storms could pop up; most will tend to fade before midnight as they drift southward. Outside of this, expect skies to be partly to mostly clear with some opportunity to see the total lunar eclipse this evening. Lows will fall back into the 60s. Sunday will be, generally, quiet, warm & muggy with highs in the 80s to lower 90s to round out the weekend. Rain chances will stay low through much of the day – though, a complex of storms will drop southward overnight and could yield a few strong storms as a front slips southward. Lows will drop into the 60s to near 70.
MONDAY: With a front overhead, a chance for widely scattered showers and storms near and south of I-20 generally. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine with highs in the 80s to near 90. Rain chances will tend to taper through the afternoon hours as high pressure slips in from the north. Lows will drop back in the 60s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: A new upper ridge will expand eastward through the early parts of next week. This will bring temperatures back up into the lower to, a few, middle 90s – and bring rain chances back to premium status – just a few hit and miss opportunities each day amid mostly to partly sunny skies. By the weekend, a new front will approach, breaking the ridge up and yielding higher chances for showers and storms.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 13, 2022
Periodic Rain, Storm Chances Amid Summery Heat & Steam
FRIDAY: With central Mississippi on the western periphery of the upper low, several lingering boundaries and another disturbance drifting southward through the day – all combining to facilitate another round of storms dropping southward. Outside of the storm risk, expect partly sunny to variably cloudy skies with highs in the 80s to near 90. Again, a few of the storms could be strong with gusty winds and small hail. Storms will tend to diminish after sunset with lows in the 60s.
WEEKEND PLANNER: With our upper low lumbering to the east, we’ll remain on the western periphery, yielding more opportunities for rain and storms at times – meaning, not a complete washout is anticipated. Expect a mix of clouds and sun between scattered downpours Saturday with highs in the 80s to near 90. A few of the storms could be strong again with gusty winds and hail. Rain chances will tamp down Sunday amid mostly to partly sunny skies and highs topping in the upper 80s and lower 90s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: A new upper ridge will expand eastward through the early parts of next week. This will bring temperatures back up into the lower to, a few, middle 90s – and bring rain chances back to premium status – just a few hit and miss opportunities each day amid mostly to partly sunny skies.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 12, 2022
Heat Bubble To Burst; Rain, Storm Chances Return
THURSDAY: As the ridge begins to buckle from an advancing upper low from the east – our risk for rain and storms will begin to increase again. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower to middle 90s. Rain coverage will tend to bubble up through the afternoon hours – trekking from east to west. A few storms could be heavy and strong – with gusty winds and small hail possible. Most will fall apart through early-mid evening with lows falling back into the 60s and 70s.
FRIDAY: With central Mississippi on the western periphery of the upper low, another disturbance will drift southward through the day – helping to facilitate another round of storms to drop southward. Outside of the storm risk, expect partly sunny to variably cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Again, a few of the storms could be strong with gusty winds and small hail. Storms will tend to diminish after sunset with lows in the 60s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: Our upper low will continue to hang out just east of the area through parts of the weekend, helping to kick off another round of storms Saturday afternoon and evening. Outside of that, expect a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the 80s. By Sunday, the upper low will unravel and bring rain chances down. Temperatures will creep back up through next week as another upper ridge expands eastward – taking highs back into the lower to, a few, middle 90s amid mostly to partly sunny skies.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 11, 2022
Heat Bubble To Buckle Late Week
WEDNESDAY: A few patches of fog will be possible near some of the creek beds and river bottoms around sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the day as our high pressure ridge settled directly overhead. Expect highs to get into the lower to middle 90s – again, nearing record-territory for many. Lows tonight will fall back into the 60s and 70s; clear early, we'll see clouds roll in by early Thursday morning.
THURSDAY: As the ridge begins to buckle from an advancing upper low from the east – our risk for rain and storms will begin to increase again. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower to middle 90s. Rain coverage will tend to bubble up through the afternoon hours – trekking from east to west. A few storms could be heavy. Most will fall apart through early-mid evening with lows falling back into the 60s and 70s.
EXTENDED PERIOD: With the ridge buckling late week, chances for widely scattered chance for showers and storms will return Friday, more so into Saturday as a complex of storms could drop southward through the afternoon hours. Highs will remain above average - in the 80s amid a mix of clouds and sun. We’ll trend dry again next week with highs creeping upward again into the lower 90s.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 10, 2022
More Heat, Humidity Through Mid-Week
TUESDAY: After some morning cloudiness and fog banks – we'll springboard off the 60s and 70s back into the upper 80s and lower 90s amid mostly sunny skies. For some, it will still be in record territory, for all, it will remain well above average. Skies remain clear overnight as lows fall into the 60s to near 70.
WEDNESDAY: A few patches of fog will be possible near some of the creek beds and river bottoms around sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the day as our high pressure ridge settled directly overhead. Expect highs to get into the lower to middle 90s – again, nearing record-territory for many.
EXTENDED PERIOD: Expansive heat ridge hangs around the region through mid-week – pushing highs, again, on Thursday into the lower to middle 90s. The ridge will begin to buckle a bit by late week, offering up widely scattered chance for showers and storms to return. A few chances south of I-20 will come into play both Thursday and Friday. Better chances will be in play in the afternoon hours of the upcoming weekend. Highs will remain above average - in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid a mix of clouds and sun. We’ll trend dry again next week with highs creeping upward again.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 09, 2022
Heat Wave to Hit Its Stride This Week
MONDAY: Summery heat continues to crank up as ridge of high pressure asserts itself across the eastern states early in the week. After some morning clouds, we’ll see mainly sunny skies with highs rebounding from the 60s to the lower and middle 90s – within reach of breaking record highs. Winds may turn breezy at times during the afternoon We’ll stay quiet and dry overnight with lows in the 60s and lower 70s.
TUESDAY: After a few clouds in the morning – we'll springboard off the 60s and 70s back into near-record territory with highs in the lower to middle 90s amid mostly sunny skies.
EXTENDED PERIOD: Expansive heat ridge hangs around the region through mid-week – pushing highs, again, on Wednesday and Thursday into the lower to middle 90s. The ridge will begin to buckle a bit by late week, offering up widely scattered chance for showers and storms to return. Highs will remain above average - in the upper 80s and lower 90s amid a mix of clouds and sun.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 06, 2022
Seasonable, Breezy Friday; Summer-Esque Heat Wave Next Week
FRIDAY: Most of the rain and storms will exit before sunrise with clearing expected through Friday morning. Drier air will filter in the storm’s wake, bringing sunshine back through the day. Highs will range from the lower to middle 80s. A rogue shower or two is possible Friday afternoon – north of I-20, closer to the upper low. Expect lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s under mostly to partly clear skies.
WEEKEND PLANNER: While cooler than recent days, expect seasonable highs in the 80s Saturday with mostly sunny skies. A rogue shower can’t be ruled out, but the vast majority of the area will remain quiet and dry. Our expansive ridge will be asserting itself by Mother’s Day Sunday – highs on Sunday will run in the upper 80s and lower 90s; flirting with records amid mainly sunny skies.
EXTENDED PERIOD: Our expansive upper ridge will help to take highs to late July – early August levels – in the lower to middle 90s from through much of next week, flirting with record territory at times. The ridge may begin to break down a bit by mid-week – yielding a few chances for showers and storms. But, even with the ridge buckling, highs will likely remain in the upper 80s to lower 90s – still, well-above average for mid-May.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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May 05, 2022
Warm, Muggy Ahead of Storm Risk Late Thursday, Early Friday
THURSDAY: A storm system is poised to move through central Mississippi through late Thursday into early Friday. Ahead of it, clouds and fog will be possible early with winds beginning to pick up gradually through the day - gusting to 25-30 mph. Highs, ahead of the storm chances, will be well in the 80s to near 90. Storm chances start moving into the South Delta by late afternoon or early evening, spreading across the area through the evening hours. Another wave looks to move through overnight. Both waves could feature a few strong storms with strong winds, large hail and even a tornado risk. Severe threat remains limited, but still possible. Lows will drop into the 60s by early Friday.
FRIDAY: Most of the rain and storms will exit before sunrise with clearing expected through Friday morning. Slightly drier air will filter in the storm’s wake, bringing sunshine back through the day. Highs will range from the lower to middle 80s north; middle to upper 80s south. Expect lows in the lower to middle 60s under mostly to partly clear skies.
EXTENDED PERIOD: While a shower or two could mix early Saturday, most of the weekend looks dry and trending hotter. Highs Saturday will top out in the middle to upper 80s. An expansive upper ridge will help to take highs to late July – early August levels – in the lower to middle 90s from Mother’s Day Sunday through much of next week, flirting with record territory at times. Upper lows anchored to our northwest and southeast will help to keep this pattern in place.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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