Hot Start to the Week, Storm Chances Back Tuesday & Thursday!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: It was a very warm and nice Monday across West Tennessee. Highs reached the upper 80s and we are expecting another warm day on Tuesday. There is some…
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More Pops Ups Friday Evening, Mostly Dry Weekend, Storms Back Next Week!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: There are a few more weak storms and showers left to move through West Tennessee tonight before we endure a cooler but mostly dry weekend across the region.…
Storm Chances Through Friday, Mostly Dry Weekend, Severe Threat Next Week?
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Another round of storms have popped today with most of them so far being east of Jackson. Storm chances will continue this evening and some will linger overnight. Storm chances are even higher on Friday but…
Pop Up Storms & Showers the Rest of the Work Week!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Some non severe pop up storms have developed south of Jackson and are slowly moving to the northeast this afternoon. Some lightning as well as brief heavy rain can be expected. Strong winds and tornadoes are…
Showers & Storm Chances Return Later this Week!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: It has been a wonderful Tuesday so far across West Tennessee and we are looking at very similar weather for Wednesday. There could be a shower or two…
Quiet Few Days, Warm & Humid, Late Week Storms Returning!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The showers and storms from early this morning have cleared out and we are expecting a couple of mostly dry days here in West Tennessee to kick off…
Storm Back Late Sunday Night, Warm, Humid & Breezy this Weekend!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: So the storm system is still on it's way but it appears to be slowing down some. That is very good for our Easter Weekend plans across West…
Warm & Humid Weather this Weekend, Storm Chances Easter Evening/Night
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: It has been a breezy day but those southerly winds have warmed us up to around 80° today across West Tennessee. The humidity will be increasing as we…
Few Mid Week Sprinkles, Storm Threat Returns Easter Weekend!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: A warm front is moving in from the west and will bring a few light showers or sprinkles tonight north of Madison county in West Tennessee. The…
Nice Through Friday, Storm Chances Back this Weekend!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Tonight could end up being our last night in the 30s this Spring. There are no signs of a freeze and a frost seems unlikely as well at…
Weak Front Monday Night, Warmer Week, Weekend Storms!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: After starting our week in the 80s, a weak front is going to pass through this evening. The front looks mostly dry but we could see a couple…
Storms Thursday Evening, Few Showers on Friday, Dry and Nice Weekend Coming!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We had some pretty cool looking weather today across West Tennessee. Unfortunately we had a 70 MPH wind gust near the airport in Jackson and larger than golf…
Frost Advisory Tonight, River Still Very High & a Storm Threat Back on Thursday!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We were a little too warm for frost Tuesday morning in Jackson but there appears to be a better chance Monday morning with clear skies and calm winds.…
Record High River Levels Continue and a Frost is Possible the Next Two Nights!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: After a widespread 10-15" of rain in West Tennessee along and Northwest of I-40, rivers continue to run very high! Record levels have been reported along the Obion…
Severe Storm and Major Flood Threat Continues Through Saturday
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The national weather service confirmed an EF-1 tornado that clipped extreme southeast Hardin County. It was over 400 yards wide and was on the ground for almost 17…
High Flood Risk (4/4) & Moderate Severe Storm Threat (4/5) on Wednesday!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: It was a very active Wednesday across the Mid South. Over 225 tornado warning were issued with many confirmed tornadoes. We will get a total of confirmed…
Rain Back on Saturday, Severe Storm Threat Sunday Night!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Rain showers return on Saturday and be off and on during the day. A few isolated lightning strikes and rumbles of thunder will be possible; but that will…
Warm & Humid Finish to the Week, Setting the Stage for Storms this Weekend!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: All of West Tennessee made it up to around 80° this afternoon and we will be warm again on Friday. The clouds will move into tonight and the…
Nice & Mild this Week, Severe Storm Threat Back on Sunday!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: A weak stalled out front moved south of us this afternoon and that brought in a mild and dry northwest breeze with it. It is just too dry…
Quiet Start to the Week, Next Severe Storm Threat Coming this Weekend!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: After a few storms on Sunday, the weather turned out to be quite nice for our Monday. Highs made it up to around 70° and we should reach…
Windy With a Few Storms Wednesday, Few Flurries Thursday Morning!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: It has been a warm and breezy day so far for our Tuesday and it will stay that way tonight. Overnight lows will only fall down to the…
Two More Rounds of Storms Coming this Week, Thursday & Sunday!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We dropped into the upper 20s in Jackson this morning and we could see another freeze Friday morning. But in-between, some warmer and breezy weather will move…
Moderate Risk for Severe Weather Tonight, Including Tornadoes, Large Hail & Extreme Winds
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: All of West Tennessee has now been upgraded to a moderate risk (4/5) for severe weather tonight. Tennis ball size hail, 80 MPH winds and large tornadoes will all be possible tonight. The threat will start…
Severe Storm Threat Friday Night & Again Saturday Afternoon
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We have seen a couple weak storms along the Mississippi border this afternoon but they will be moving out of West Tennessee in the next hour or two.…
Multi Day Severe Weather Event Shaping Up for West Tennessee!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Back to back perfect days here in West Tennessee will come to an end later tonight. Some weak storms and scattered rain showers will develop around a low pressure system overnight and into the day on…
Near 80 Wednesday & Friday, Thunderstorms on the Way!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We made it up to around 80° today and will be close to 80° Wednesday and again on Friday. The warm weather though will come at the expense…
Great Weather to Start the Week, Severe Threat to End the Week!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The weather has been splendid today but it is going to be even nicer on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs could get close to 80° on Tuesday, Wednesday and…
Stalled Out Front to Bring Some Showers Late this Weekend!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Did you have any trouble breathing today? Did you just wash your car and wonder why it was covered it dust? Well it wasn't from anything…
Warm Again on Friday, Next Front Though Coming Friday Night!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Right now at 9:30pm tonight is as cold as the weather is going to be over the next 7 days. As the night goes on,…
Wind Chill of 20° Tonight, Warmer Finish to the Work Week!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: It has been a cold, cloudy and windy day in West Tennessee. Do not expect any improvements tonight. It is actually going to get colder falling below freezing…
Gusty Winds Continue, Cold & Blustery on Wednesday
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Heavy rain and a few storms will continue to mix in over the next few hours here in West Tennessee. Overall our severe storm threat appears to be…
Severe Storm Threat on Tuesday, GUSTY Winds to Impact ALL of Us!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Storms will return to West Tennessee Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some gusty wind storms can be expected. Although the tornado threat is low at 2%,…
Below Freezing Sunday Morning, Severe Storm Threat on Tuesday
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: A cold front is on the way tonight and will cool things down a bit this weekend. The front is a dry front but will bring an increase…
Cooler Weekend Coming, Severe Storm Threat Coming Thursday!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Hard to believe a cold front came by last night with it being such a beautiful day, but we are about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. Another front…
Record High Set on Wednesday, Mostly Dry Cold Front Coming by Overnight!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Back to back years on February 26th we have set the high temperature record in Jackson. Last year we hit 77°, this year we hit 79°. It was…
Back to Back 70s for Tuesday & Wednesday, Next Front Coming Thursday Morning!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Temperatures reached the low 70s today in Jackson and we will climb into the low to mid 70s again on Wednesday. The next front is coming Wednesday…
Much Warmer Weather This Week, Rain/Storms in the Forecast!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The weather has done a complete 180 since last week here in West Tennessee and the warm up will continue for our Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will reach…
One More COLD Night Before the Warm Up Starts!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: After dropping down to around 11° this morning in Jackson, with a below zero wind chill, we really didn't warm back up much this afternoon either. Tonight we…
EXTREME Cold Coming Tonight, Wind Chills Down to -5 to -10°
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Some flurries or light snow will continue along the Tennessee River for an hour or two before the clouds begin to move out. When the clouds leave, the…
Snow Coming Tonight, Cold to Follow!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: 10PM Update: Heavy snow showers are falling across most of West Tennessee as of 930pm. There are some reports of sleet mixing in, mostly in our southern counties.…
Snowstorm Coming Tuesday into Wednesday in West TN!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The next big weather event is on the way to West Tennessee. Snow will move in Tuesday evening and become heavy Tuesday night before clearing out Wednesday morning.…
FLOOD Threat significant Saturday, Severe Storms Also Expected!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Areas in West Tennessee have been upgraded to an enhanced (3/5) risk for severe storms and the rest of us are under a slight (2/5) risk. A couple…
Earthquake Today, Wind Chill in the Teens Tonight, Severe/Flood Threat Saturday, Snow Chance Next Week!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: It has been another busy day in the 7 Storm Team Weather Center. We have an earthquake this morning in Jackson at 10:38 AM. It has…
Rain Out Tonight, Cold Back Thursday, Severe Threat Saturday, Snow Chances Next Week!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Rain showers will continue this afternoon and early this evening before clearing out tonight. As the rain moves out, the cooler weather will be returning with wind chills falling down around 20° for Thursday morning. Thursday…
Rain Break Tonight, More Rain Wednesday, Freeze on Thursday, Severe Threat on Saturday
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Heavy cold rain has been steady all day long across West Tennessee but will move out this evening. Most of us have seen over 1" of rain with…
Two Round of Rain Coming to Kick Off the Work Week Before a Freeze Comes!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The first of two rounds of cold rain showers this week will move in tonight and continue for most of the day on Tuesday. The rain will clear…
Warmer Again Saturday with Evening Showers, Winter is Back Next Week!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Another quick change is coming in for our Saturday. The stalled out front will again lift to the north as warm front tonight bringing one more round…
Cold Front to Bring Another Shot for Storms Late Thursday!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The cold front has now passed south of all of West Tennessee. Temperatures will be about 20° cooler on Friday than they were today, but the cool down…
Storm Chances Tonight, Warm Start to the Our Thursday, Cooler Friday
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: An interesting storm set up will develop tonight between 2-6am Thursday morning into Kentucky and partially into West Tennessee as well. The most likely places in our area…
Storm Chances Return on Wednesday, Another Warm up is the Way!
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Temperatures were a little cooler today behind last night's weak front. Lows will only drop down to around 50° tonight before warming back up again on Wednesday.…
