Multiple Cold Fronts Influence Our Forecast

Our forecast this week includes three different Low Pressure systems (cold fronts). The first Low is moving through the Central Plains throughout tonight, but the strength of the High Pressure system near Florida will kick the advancing Low North of us. But, as this first system comes closer to our region on Monday, the pressure gradient will increase and deliver a breezy day tomorrow and into tomorrow night. Then the High over Florida will continue to deliver plenty of moisture from the Gulf on Tuesday, but the High will slowly drift eastward as our 2nd Low Pressure system (cold front) moves towards the MS River Valley. The 2nd cold front will bring a "clash" of warm/moist air and cooler/drier air. These two air masses along with strong upper level jet streak will help aid in the chance for severe weather along the MS River. Notice, I said along the MS River. I believe the greatest risk for Severe weather on Wednesday will be to our North and West of the Pine Belt region, but, as we are 3 days out, I cannot rule out the slight chance of isolated super cells on the southern end of the advancing cold front. Our Weather Team will definitely update you on Wednesday's situation on Monday and Tuesday. But we still have a 3rd Low Pressure System (cold front) to enter our region. The 3rd front is still 5 days out, but I am looking at this front delivering a good shot at some rainfall on Friday.

Please stay connected to this blog and our weather forecast for our busy weather week ahead. Thanks for reading and have a good week! -Tanner Cade

How About This Change?

(Friday 6:00pm) Considering Wednesday we did not get out of the 40s, today was a much welcomed change. Here at WDAM studios we climbed up to 69 degrees, and this weekend we will likely see the mid 70s.

Starting Monday night, we will have an increased chance of rain for the week, and it is Wednesday that I have one eye on. I'm expecting a surface low and a strong cold front to push through the Pine Belt and it may spark off some strong storms just ahead of it. Stay tuned over the weekend for more details.

-Nick

Big Warm-Up Coming!!!

A big warm-up is coming to the U.S during the next few days!!! We will see temps in the 70s for the weekend for highs and lows in the 50s. A couple of storms systems may bring the risk of some severe weather next week. Will cold weather return after the big warm-up? Maybe! We will just have to wait and see! Rex

The Chill Goes On

Early this Wednesday morning we recorded 22 degrees at WDAM, 21 at PIB, and 26 at HBG. On top of that we maxed out in the mid-40s today. But believe it or not, tonight will probably be the coldest of nights. With plenty of arctic air in place, air temperature may drop to 20 degrees at some locations.

As promised, some warm relief is still scheduled for Friday.

-Nick

The Big Chill

This mornings low (Tuesday morning), we got down to 25 degrees at WDAM studios, 27 at PIB, and 27 at HBG. However, we are just getting started! Another arctic air mass is quickly approaching the Pine Belt and consequently Wednesday and Thursday morning will be extremely cold. To add insult to injury, Wednesday afternoon may not get out of the 40's.

There's an upside though.... By Friday we will get back into the 60s and we may see 70 over the weekend.

Stay warm until then.
-Nick

Reinforcements... Of Cold Air

Since the overnight and morning showers, winds have shifted to the NW at 5 -10 mph. Colder air is now moving into the Pine Belt and it is just the beginning. Tomorrow night a reinforcing cold front will push through, maintaining our cold conditions through much of the work week.

While we have become more acclimated to this cold weather, it does not help the fact that we are going to have very cold nights ahead. This week, I predict that we will have 2-3 nights that are in the 20s. So throw an extra blanket on the bed. We should not thaw out until Friday.
-Nick

Rain starts our Monday

Some light showers and drizzle have already impacted South Mississippi tonight. This is due to the movement of a moderate boundary before the cold front passage. I'm currently looking at a line of rain through Arkansas and Tennessee, which directly correlates with the placement of the cold front. This front will really run through Mississippi rather quickly. So by midnight the front will enter the state, but at about mid-morning the front will be out of the state. Rain totals look to be around 0.25" as most of the rain could happen just before your morning drive to work. Although I am looking at the possibility of some trailing showers at 8am and 9am. Our High temp for the day is tricky to understand because the highest temperature could easily be at midnight tonight, and the afternoon temperature will level off only in the mid-50's.

This cold front will also be a main player in allowing more cold air into our region. Yes, by Wednesday we could have another shot of cold arctic air. Notice my 7Day forecast reflects Wednesday in the upper 40's.

Have a good Groundhog Day! tcade@wdam.com