Stormy Afternoon, More Severe Weather in the Forecast!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:
Most of West Tennessee encountered heavy rain and storms on Wednesday. Some areas picked up over 3″ of rain in a little over an hour today leading to flash flooding; the worst in Henry, Carroll and Benton counties. More rain and storms are expected Thursday & Friday with isolated severe threats each day. A more significant storm threat looks to be on the way for Sunday. Catch the latest forecast details including a detailed look at your Memorial Day weekend, all coming up here.
TONIGHT:
Highs reached the mid 80s and expect a mostly cloudy day with a few peaks of sunshine in the evening hours. Chances for rain on Wednesday was 90% but will fall down to 30% overnight. A few late showers or non severe storms will show up into the first half of the night on Wednesday into Thursday morning. Wednesday night lows will fall to the mid to upper 60s. The winds will come out of the south most of the night but will become calm overnight. Some patchy fog will also be possible tonight.
THURSDAY:
Another round of showers and storms are expected to develop again on Thursday. The cold front bringing the severe storms on Wednesday will stall out close enough to our area that some more rain and storms look likely. Some of the storms could be strong but the severe weather threat on Thursday appears to be much lower than it will be on Wednesday. Expect another mostly cloudy day and the winds on Thursday will come out of the southwest for the most part. Chances for rain on Thursday sit at 40% as of now and Thursday night lows will fall down again to the upper 60s.
FRIDAY:
Another low pressure system riding the stalled out front looks to be heading our way to wrap up the work week. It looks as of now more storms are coming with some of them being strong and maybe severe again. Expect another mostly cloudy day with the winds remaining out of the south. The southerly winds will keep the humidity up all week long across West Tennessee but will help fuel the showers and storms as well. Highs on Friday will be a little cooler and reach the low 80s under the clouds and showers all day. Rain chances on Friday are 70% already. Friday night lows will only dip to the upper 60s.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:
As of now we are going to keep rain in the forecast for the first 2 days of the 3 day weekend. The forecast could change depending on where the late week storm system tracks as it approaches and slides across the Mid South. It will be a warm and humid weekend with southerly winds regardless if we get the storms or not. If you have outdoor plans this weekend you need to monitor the forecast closely as the week progresses to determine the best day for outdoor plans which as of now appears to be Monday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s with morning lows in the upper 60s. The winds are forecast to have a southerly component to them all weekend long as well. There is also a chance for some stronger storms or severe weather this weekend as well with Sunday being the day we need to keep the closest eye on things. Outdoor plans on Sunday might need to be cancelled as severe storms seem more likely than not as of now on Sunday. We will sort out the threat as we get closer to the weekend before you finalize your plans.
NEXT WEEK:
We are expecting the severe weather and storms to move out for our Memorial Day and the beginning of next week. Temperatures are going to be cooler behind Sunday night’s cold front. We should see plenty of sunshine starting on Memorial Day and continuing into the first half of next week. Highs on Monday will reach the low 80s, but mid 70s are possible for both Tuesday and Wednesday from the northwest winds behind the front. We are expected a dry start to the work week as well, at least through Wednesday. Morning lows may even fall back down to the 50s for both Monday and Tuesday night’s next week.
FINAL THOUGHT:
The weather is looking quite wet for most of the week and upcoming holiday weekend in West Tennessee. A few rounds of severe weather look likely this week so please stay weather aware and check on the weather forecast. Temperatures will stay above normal all week and the humidity looks to be a factor the entire week as well. If you are looking for a dry day, you might have to wait until Memorial day, as several days already above a 70% chance through the weekend. We will be tracking the storms all week in the 7 Storm Team Weather Center and you need to monitor the forecast as well if you are planning on some outdoor activities for the upcoming 3-day weekend.
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Storm Team Chief Meteorologist
Joel Barnes
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