SATURDAY: Delta’s expansive wind field continues to provide gusty breezes through the remainder of the day. Expect gusts of 30-40 mph through mid-day, back to 25-35 mph this afternoon. Occasional rain showers will continue pivot through the area amid occasional sun breaks as drier air filters in from the southwest. Temperatures will hold steady in the 70s. Clouds and a few showers continue to pinwheel over the area – near and north of I-20 overnight with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
SUNDAY: Clouds will gradually break for periods of sun through the afternoon hours as Delta’s broad circulation begins to move farther away. Highs will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s amid a chance for a morning shower or two.
EXTENDED FORECAST: A front will slip through the region early in the week – ahead of it, highs will top out in the middle to upper 80s Monday – behind the front, highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s return through mid-week. Another opportunity for scattered showers may emerge by the end of the week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 10, 2020
October 09, 2020
ALERT DAY: Rain, Wind Impacts Increase Later Friday Into Saturday
FRIDAY: An ALERT DAY as impacts from Delta will begin to become more noticeable by the latter part of the afternoon and evening hours as the storms continues to trek onshore after making landfall in southwest Louisiana. Highs will top out in the 80s. Bands of tropical rains, gusty breezes along with a severe weather risk will begin to move Friday evening and continue overnight as tropical storm conditions become more prevalent over the area. Power outages will be possible as winds remain elevated.
DELTA’S IMPACTS: Locally, impacts from Delta will increase from southwest to northeast as the core circulation of the storm will pass nearby to the region. By the afternoon and evening hours, tropical rain bands will begin to lift northward over the area. Amid the tropical bands, expect heavy rain, gusty winds and the potential for a few spin-up tornadoes. Highest impacts will be for areas west of I-55 where rainfall totals could be between 2-6", farther east, 1-3" possible. Winds will also be strongest west of I-55, where 50-60 mph gusts will be possible at times. Farther east, 40-45 mph gusts are possible.
WEEKEND PLANNER: Saturday’s ALERT DAY will be for the remnants of Delta continuing to pinwheel over the region bringing rain and wind over the region through the day. Winds will begin to subside late in the day as tropical showers begin to taper off slowly. Morning showers may linger Sunday before gradually clearing into the afternoon hours with highs in the 80s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: A front will slip through the region early in the week – ahead of it, highs will top out in the middle 80s Monday – behind the front, highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s return through mid-week. Another opportunity for scattered showers may emerge by the end of the week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 08, 2020
Delta Strengthens Ahead Friday Landfall; Local Impacts Expected Late Friday, Saturday
THURSDAY: Cloudy skies will continue ahead of rain chances increasing through the latter part of the day. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s. Rain will lift northward overnight before tapering off around sunrise – under mostly cloudy skies, lows will fall back into the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FRIDAY: An ALERT DAY as impacts from Delta will begin to become more noticeable by the latter part of the afternoon and evening hours as the storms continues to trek onshore after making landfall in southwest Louisiana. Highs will top out in the 70s and 80s. Bands of tropical rains, gusty breezes along with a severe weather risk will begin to move Friday evening and continue overnight as tropical storm conditions become more prevalent over the area. Power outages will be possible as winds remain elevated.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Rain, wind and severe weather impacts will continue for central and southwest Mississippi into Saturday, keeping an ALERT DAY status in place. Stay alert, vigilant and responsive to forecast changes ahead. Most indications show Delta moving away from the region by Sunday, though lingering moisture and an approaching storm system will keep opportunities for a few showers in the forecast through mid-next week.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 07, 2020
October 02, 2020
Cooler Friday; Bright and Mild Weekend Ahead
FRIDAY: As the front pushes farther south, the cooler air will filter in its wake. Expect sunshine to win out the day again amid a cool northerly breeze. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 70s; dropping back into the middle and upper 40s by early Saturday morning.
WEEKEND PLANNER: A chilly start to your Saturday with temperatures in the middle and upper 40s; sunshine will prevail again with highs in rebounding into the lower to middle 70s. Another front will move through late Sunday, bringing a few clouds and possibility of a stray shower north of I-20. Many will remain quiet, dry and bright as temperatures warm up into the 70s to near 80.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Behind the third front in a week moves into the region late Sunday into Monday, it'll push temperatures down a few notches Monday, rebounding quickly by Tuesday into Wednesday with sunshine and highs returning to the lower 80s.
TROPICS: A tropical depression or tropical storm could be in the makings in the western Caribbean. Hurricane hunters are scheduled to fly into the system later today. Stalled fronts and high pressure will keep this storm and the disturbance behind it away from the northern Gulf Coast. The stalled front will act as a conveyor belt for clouds and rain to stream northeastward into Florida through the next few days. If the system does garner a name, it’s name would be “Gamma”.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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October 01, 2020
Week's Second Front On Final Approach to Mississippi
THURSDAY: Yet another day of sunshine and seasonable temperatures – as highs get into the upper 70s and lower 80s ahead of our next cold front slips into the region. Winds will kick up through the day with northerly gusts of 15-25 mph possible. The front will move through Thursday afternoon and evening, ushering in another cool down to head into the end of the work week. Expect lows to dip into the lower 50s under mainly clear skies.
FRIDAY: As the front pushes farther south, the cooler air will filter in its wake. Expect sunshine to win out the day again amid a cool northerly breeze. Highs will top out in the upper 60s and lower 70s; dropping back into the middle and upper 40s by early Saturday morning.
EXTENDED FORECAST: The weekend will feature more sunshine as temperatures gradually moderate through the 70s both Saturday and Sunday. Another front is poised to move into the region late Sunday into Monday. This could spark a few showers as the front moves through. In the front’s wake – it'll push temperatures down a few notches Monday, rebounding quickly by Tuesday into Wednesday.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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September 30, 2020
Seasonable Sunshine To Round Out September
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine will prevail through mid-week with high pressure over the region. Expect temperatures to quickly rebound from the upper 40s and lower 50s in the morning to the 70s to lower 80s by the afternoon hours. Temperatures moderate - only dropping in the middle to upper 50s overnight – yet, still quite comfortable.
THURSDAY: Yet another day of sunshine and seasonable temperatures – as highs get into the upper 70s and lower 80s ahead of our next cold front slips into the region. The front will move through Thursday afternoon and evening, ushering in another cool down to head into the end of the work week. Expect lows to dip into the lower 50s under mainly clear skies.
EXTENDED FORECAST: In the wake of the second front – expect another blast of cooler air to sneak into the region. Highs Friday will only manage the upper 60s and lower 70s; dropping into the middle to upper 40s by early Saturday morning. The weekend will feature more sunshine as temperatures gradually moderate through the 70s both Saturday and Sunday. Another front is poised to move into the region late Sunday into Monday. This could spark a few showers as the front moves through. In the front’s wake – it'll push temperatures down a few notches Monday, rebounding quickly by Tuesday.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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September 29, 2020
Fall Has Arrived In Mississippi
TUESDAY: Sunshine shine brightly through the rest of your Tuesday in the wake of morning cloudiness. Highs will manage the 70s amid a breezy north flow in the wake of the cold front. Skies will stay clear overnight in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine will prevail through mid-week with high pressure over the region. Expect temperatures to quickly rebound from the upper 40s and lower 50s in the morning to the middle and upper 70s by the afternoon hours. Temperatures will begin to moderate - only dropping in the middle to upper 50s overnight – still quite comfortable.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Temperatures will moderate through mid-week, back into the 70s to near 80 by Thursday. Yet another, mainly dry, cold front will sweep through late Thursday into Friday, taking highs back into the lower to middle 70s by the upcoming weekend – all amid sunny to mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows will be in the generally in 50s, cooler than average for early October.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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September 28, 2020
Strong Cold Front Landing In Mississippi Monday
MONDAY: A strong cold front is due into the region through the day – bringing chances for scattered showers and storms through the afternoon and evening hours. Expect highs in the 70s north and west; in the lower 80s south and east. Temperatures will dip into the 60s by the afternoon hours as the front moves through. Rain chances will continue through Monday night – tapering off by early Tuesday with lows in the 50s.
TUESDAY: Clouds may linger around to start the day – giving way to sunshine by the afternoon hours. Highs will only manage the upper 60s and lower 70s amid a breezy north flow in the wake of the cold front. Skies will stay clear overnight in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Temperatures will moderate through mid-week, back into the 70s to near 80 by Thursday. Yet another, mainly dry, cold front will sweep through late Thursday into Friday, taking highs back into the lower to middle 70s by the upcoming weekend – all amid sunny to mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows will be in the generally in 50s, cooler than average for early October.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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September 25, 2020
Clouds; Few Sun Breaks Friday; Warmer Weekend Ahead
FRIDAY: Beta’s wake will keep clouds hanging around through much of your Friday. A few foggy banks will be possible early as well. Eventually, the clouds may give way to a few sun breaks during the afternoon hours. Expect highs to top out in the 70s to near 80. Skies will gradually clear into Friday night as lows drop into the lower to middle 60s.
WEEKEND PLANNER: High pressure will sneak into the region to get us into the upcoming weekend. A few foggy spots may greet you out the door early Saturday – generally, mostly to partly sunny skies with highs in the lower to middle 80s. A stray shower or storm may be possible Sunday, though most will remain dry with highs in the middle 80s. Lows both nights will drop into the middle 60s.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Several fronts will be on their way through central and southwest Mississippi into next week. The first front approaches Monday into Tuesday – which could bring a scattering of storms; a few of which could be strong. In the wake of the storms, cooler air will quickly fill in Tuesday with highs in the 70s. A brief rebound Wednesday into the upper 70s will give way to the second front that will usher in a substantial drop – into the lower 70s; lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s by the end of the week.
TROPICS: As of now, we don’t anticipate any tropical system to form in the Atlantic basin through the weekend. We’ll be keeping an eye on the western Caribbean toward the end of next week along with the ‘main development region’ near the Cabo Verde Islands for potential development.
Patrick Ellis
WLBT/FOX 40 First Alert Meteorologist
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