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Above Average Temperatures Ahead of Cold Front- Week of October 2nd Forecast
Spooky season has arrived, and high pressure continues to dominate the forecast both tonight and for the next couple of days. This is keeping things warm and dry across Northeast Mississippi. Monday has seen mostly sunny conditions and temperatures in the upper 80s. Tonight, we will cool down into the 70s after sunset. Heading out the door tomorrow, the forecast will be almost a carbon copy of today’s. Temperatures will start out sort of chilly in the upper 50s, but warm by 30 degrees as we head into the afternoon. High temperatures will reach into the upper 80s once again, so if you wear a jacket to your first class, you definitely will not need it by the end of the day. Thankfully, the air is dry enough to keep the heat index down with dewpoints in the 50s throughout this week. Tuesday night will see temperatures drop into the 50s once again, but we will be approaching the lower 90s by Wednesday afternoon as we have another day full of sunshine across the area. Not only are these temperatures several degrees above average for the beginning of October, we will also continue to see drought conditions. Tomorrow will remain dry as well as the next several days. The next chance for rain arrives towards the end of this week as a cold front moves into the area late on Thursday. Ahead of this, we are expecting to see scattered showers and maybe even an isolated thunderstorm ranging from late Thursday to Friday evening. No severe weather is anticipated for this system. Overnight temperatures will remain in the mid 60s during this time. Afterwards, fall-like weather will finally arrive as high pressure builds back in for the weekend. While Thursday and Friday will warm into the lower to mid 80s amidst showers, the weekend will see afternoon highs around 10 degrees cooler than that. We may struggle to reach 70 by Saturday. This is great news for anyone heading out to see Mississippi State play Western Michigan at Davis Wade Stadium this weekend. Kickoff is at 11am, so these cooler temperatures will definitely make the afternoon game a more pleasant experience. Overnight lows will dip down into the 40s, making for cooler than average conditions. People who have been awaiting crisp fall weather should be very excited for the start of next week as it is almost time to unpack those sweaters and enjoy some pumpkin flavored goodies. Event though the first week of October has gotten off to a warm start, cooler weather is on the way. Annea Scales Student Meterologist...
read moreWarm Days, Cool Nights Ahead – Week of September 18th Forecast
Our weather is on cruise control this week! A quiet weather pattern will take over, leaving us high and dry with consecutive sunny days. MONDAY NIGHT: Cool temperatures and calm winds. Patchy fog is possible before sunrise. Temperatures will dip into the mid-50s, so you might want to grab a hoodie or light jacket before leaving for those 8 a.m. classes. TUESDAY: It’ll feel cool and crisp outside again on Tuesday morning with temperatures in the mid and upper 50s! Patchy fog is possible, so keep that in mind on your commute to class. Once the fog lifts, it’s another beautiful day! Warm in the sun, but still comfortable. Temperatures will climb into the mid-80s on Tuesday afternoon. TUESDAY NIGHT: Another cool night! A few passing clouds overhead with lows in the upper 50s. REST OF THE WEEK: Beautiful! A little bit warmer on Wednesday, but upper 80s are the warmest we’ll get this week. Humidity will increase a little bit by mid-week as winds shift out of the south and east, but it won’t be a drastic change. You may not even feel a difference since moisture will still be limited. This will also keep rain chances out of the picture. We aren’t expecting any fronts or systems to impact our weather over the next six or seven days, so things look quiet for the rest of the week. Our next chance for rain won’t come until Sunday or early next week. We’re ok right now, but drought conditions could become an issue in the future, depending on how long this dry spell lasts. We’ll keep you posted! TROPICAL UPDATE: Hurricane Nigel is strengthening in the central Atlantic Ocean and could become a major hurricane by Tuesday. This storm is no threat to land and will curve out to sea later this week. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two other disturbances in the Atlantic that could become tropical systems sometime over the next week, but neither of them are a threat to the Gulf Coast at this time. Have a great week, and Hail State! Dylan Hudler Student Meteorologist...
read moreA taste of fall arrives on Wednesday! – Week of September 11th Forecast.
We started the week off on a warm note with highs in the low-90s on Monday. We have one more warm day on Tuesday before a taste of fall arrives mid-week and lasts through the weekend. TUESDAY: A cold front will approach from the northwest and will bring the chance for a few showers throughout the day. Because of the rain, high temperatures will be slightly cooler than Monday, topping out in the upper-80s. TUESDAY NIGHT: A couple of showers are possible after sunset. Otherwise, it’ll be cloudy and comfortable with a low in the mid-60s. WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a few lingering showers behind the cold front. High temperatures will back off into the low-80s. THURSDAY: The humidity relief behind the cold front will be noticeable on Thursday. Combined with highs in the low-80s, it will feel great outside! After a couple days with rain chances, we will stay dry with partly cloudy skies. FRIDAY – SUNDAY: Highs will remain in the low-80s allowing our stretch of comfortable weather to continue through the weekend. There is a chance for scattered showers or storms on Saturday. Heads up if you have plans to tailgate or go to the Mississippi State football game. Stay tuned to our social media for updates on the forecast! Owen Basselman Student Meteorologist...
read moreComfortable Temperatures Ahead! – Week of September 4th Forecast
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