More Mid Week Heat Coming, Late Week Showers/Storm Chances
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:
Monday has brought a nice break in the heat and humidity but it will be short lived as the southerly winds will bring the heat back in the middle of the week. A late week cold front will look to bring a return of the showers and storms that might impact your 4th of July plans though. We are also watching the first hurricane of the 2024 season and we will show you where it is expected to make landfall. Catch the full forecast details coming up here.
TONIGHT:
Really nice weather is on tap for our Monday night across West Tennessee. It will not be overly hot or humid with a light northeast breeze. That will allow temperatures to drop down to the low 60s tonight. Expect mostly clear skies and dry weather as well.
TUESDAY:
Southerly winds will return on Tuesday and that will lead to the an increase in the humidity and temperatures. Highs will be back up into the mid 90s. A heat advisory could be issued for some areas in West Tennessee. The feels like temperature will be between 100-105° in the afternoon and evening hours. Expect sunny skies and only a few clouds during the day. Rain is NOT in the forecast and Tuesday night lows will fall down to the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY:
A heat advisory is almost a certain for Wednesday as highs will reach the mid to upper 90s. On top of the heat, southwest winds will make for a humid day as well. The heat index will be between 105-110° for several hours. Skies will be mostly sunny and a heat or humidity driven shower or two cannot be ruled out. Wednesday night lows will only fall to the mid to upper 70s.
4TH OF JULY:
Showers and storm chances will return on Independence across the Mid South. A cold front will approach from the northwest but will not pass through until Friday. The showers and storms will increase into the late afternoon and evening hours and might impact a few of the firework showers Thursday night. Not everyone is going to see the rain as chances are only 40% as of now. Severe weather seems unlikely so do not cancel your plans, but stay weather aware in the evening hours. Highs will make it into the mid 90s still so it will be hot in the afternoon. Thursday night lows will again fall into the mid 70s. The winds will still come out of the southwest all day long. Skies will start out mostly sunny, then a partly cloudy afternoon and mostly cloudy night.
FRIDAY:
The rainiest day in the forecast this week is going to be Friday. Showers and storms look likely at times. A couple could be strong as the cold front slides by. Be sure to monitor the forecast this week if you have outdoor plans on Friday. Highs will reach around 90° and Friday night lows will fall down to around 70° behind the front. The winds will come out of the west most of the day before transitions to the northwest Friday night. Expect mostly cloudy skies with only a few breaks to get the sun out. Chances for rain on Friday are at 70% as of now.
THE WEEKEND:
The forecast this weekend looks to be a bit cooler with the northwest winds on Saturday behind Friday’s cold front. This means will be most likely be dry Saturday afternoon and evening. The winds will shift to the south on Sunday starting to warm us back up a bit. Highs on Saturday will reach the upper 80s and low 90s are expected on Sunday. Expect some clouds early in the day on Saturday that will try to break up into the afternoon. Sunday looks to be a mostly sunny day but there still will be some clouds. Sunday looks to be a dry day as well for most of the Mid South.
FINAL THOUGHT:
After a mild start to the week, the heat is on the way for the middle of the week. More heat advisories are expected. If you have outdoor plans this 4th of July or the Friday after, be prepared to find shelter just in case a storm is heading your way. Please have a way to be alerted to any storms that might develop when you will be outdoors celebrating the 4th of July. We will be watching everything closely in the 7 Storm Team Weather Center this week. Stay cool in the middle of the week as it is going to get very hot again.
TROPICAL UPDATE:
Here is the latest on Category 4 Major Hurricane Beryl:
LOCATION...13.2N 63.2W ABOUT 125 MI...205 KM NW OF GRENADA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...150 MPH...240 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...944 MB...27.88 INCHES
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 63.2 West. Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph (33 km/h). The center of Beryl will continue moving away from the southern Windward Islands tonight and move quickly westward to west-northwestward during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl will move across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea tonight through Tuesday and is forecast to pass near Jamaica on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 150 mph (240 km/h) with higher gusts. Beryl is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Fluctuations in strength are likely during the next day or so, but Beryl is expected to remain an extremely dangerous major hurricane as its moves over the eastern Caribbean. Some weakening is expected in the central Caribbean by midweek, though Beryl is forecast to remain a hurricane.
HEAT SAFETY TIPS:
The CDC reports that around 700 people per year die from heat related deaths. It’s important to know the signs of heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or a heat stroke.
The best way to beat the heat is to know the signs of these heat related illnesses, stay hydrated, and try to keep cool.
Heat exhaustion is a very serious heat related illness. According to the CDC, the following are signs of heat exhaustion:
• Heavy sweating
• Cold, pale, and clammy skin
• Fast, weak pulse
• Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle cramps
• Tiredness or weakness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fainting (passing out)
And the CDC recommends the following for someone who is suffering from heat exhaustion:
• Move to a cool place
• Loosen your clothes
• Put cool, wet cloths on your body or take a cool bath
• Sip water
Get medical help right away if:
• You are throwing up
• Your symptoms get worse
• Your symptoms last longer than 1 hour
Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures or heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, if not cautious.
According to the CDC website the following are signs of Heat Stroke:
• High body temperature (103°F or higher)
• Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
• Fast, strong pulse
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Losing consciousness (passing out)
And the best way according to the CDC to treat heat stroke is to do the following:
• Call 911 right away, heat stroke is a medical emergency
• Move the person to a cooler place
• Help lower the person’s temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath
• Do not give the person anything to drink
The severe heat can cause other heat related illnesses. Sunburns, sometimes severe, are always a possibility with exposure to sun. It is so important to always wear sunscreen and try to wear clothing or accessories like hats to prevent sun damage.
Stay informed of heat related illnesses, drink plenty of water and stay hydrated, and be mindful of feeling overheated. Seek shelter from the sun and hot temps when its possible, and keep a check on relatives or friends who may be affected by the extreme temperatures.
Find our more information on heat related illnesses and prevention from the CDC website here.
For tips on preparing for storms, click here. To download the WBBJ 7 Weather app, click here.
Storm Team Chief Meteorologist
Joel Barnes
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