Hottest Weather of the Year Tuesday/Wednesday in West Tennessee
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:
As of 4:30pm we hit 99° in Jackson but several locations in West Tennessee have already topped 100° for the first time in 2024. Wednesday is expected to be even hotter with many locations expected to be above 100° near the record of 102° in Jackson. Rain showers and maybe a few storms will look to return this Labor Day weekend and we need the rain, but how will it impact your weekend plans, for the latest forecast information read below.
THIS WEEK:
It has been a hot start to the work week, but at least the humidity has been low. We are expecting to be even hotter temperatures on Wednesday and could approach the record high on 102°. It will be a dry heat for West Tennessee standards so do not expect to see excessive heat warnings as the humidity will not make it feel any warmer than the actual temperatures this week. Tuesday was the hottest day of the year and Wednesday should be even hotter.
Skies will start out sunny but clouds will increase each day this week. The winds will start to come out of the southwest in the middle of the week and stay that way until we get going into the weekend. Cooler weather will move in towards the weekend as well but we will remain hot for the entire work week.
Rain chances are not in the forecast for the first half of the week but chances will look to return on Thursday. The chances for rain are higher on Friday and remain a decent shot for both days this weekend. We really need the rain as drought conditions have returned to West Tennessee and will get worse when we get the new update on Thursday. Some of the showers could last in Labor Day as well.
THE WEEKEND:
Cooler weather and likely some wet weather looks to be on the way for the weekend. Highs will reach around 90° and lows will hang around 70°. Rain chances look greater on Saturday than Sunday as now but there is a decent shot for each day. The winds will start to come out of the north after the late work week or early weekend cold front passes by. Showers and cooler weather will look to return for Labor Day. If you have weekend plans be sure to monitor the forecast and be alert to any rain or possible storms heading your way. Best way to do that is to download our WBBJ Storm Team Weather 7 App from the app or play store, it is free!
Storm Team Chief Meteorologist
Joel Barnes
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