Author: Joel Barnes

Rain Showers Dominate the Forecast Through Thursday!

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We are watching a lone storm this evening that is tracking to the north or northwest. It is producing some brief heavy rain, large hail and up to 60 MPH winds. This storm turned severe around…

Pleasant Saturday, Few Storms on Sunday!

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: After a frosty cold start we are in for mostly sunny and nice weather will return for Saturday afternoon. Warmer and humid weather will usher in some scattered…

Cold & Windy Weather Continues this Week!

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:   Some spotty showers have produced some graupel and really small hail today across West Tennessee. The showers will move out by sunset, but the brisk winds and…

Windy & Cold Coming Tonight, Storms Moving Out!

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: TONIGHT: The greatest threat for strong or severe storms this week was today but will be moving out this evening. There could be a spotty shower or two…

Warm & Humid Easter Weekend in West Tennessee

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We started our Thursday at the freezing mark of 32° and we might have seen our last freeze of the Spring as warmer weather is coming back through…

Storm Threat Thursday Night into Friday Morning

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the western half of our viewing area to a slight risk (2/5) for severe storms. Some could show up as early as…

Warm & Humid Wednesday, Storms Back Late Thursday!

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Temperatures have reached over 70° today in West Tennessee and we will be even warmer on Wednesday and Thursday. The humidity will be on the rise as well and storm chances are expected back late Thursday…

Near Record Highs Monday, Storms Back on Election Day

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We made it up to 81° today, which is the new record high in Jackson. The previous record was 80° set back in 1976. The warm humid weather will fuel some storms on Tuesday. As of…

Storms Move Out, COLD Moving in for the Weekend!

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Some scattered hail storms moved through West Tennessee today. A few light showers are lingering but will move out by 11pm. Some sleet came down the last could…

Nice Valentine’s Day, Late Week Showers Coming Back!

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Last night's heavy wet snow has melted across West Tennessee today with temperatures reaching the 50s this afternoon. Valentine's Day weather looks great but a late week system…

Multiple Rounds of Rain Through Monday Evening

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:   It has been a windy and warm day in West Tennessee. The humidity will be increasing tonight leading to a warm/humid night and some spotty showers. A…

Nice Start to the Week, Wet Finish Expected

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:   Some cooler and dry air will move in tonight allowing temperatures to dip down near freezing, but most of the week looks warm for West Tennessee. The…

Weak Front Passing Tonight, Mostly Dry Forecast Ahead

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: A passing cold front has left some breezy brisk northerly winds around West Tennessee this evening. The winds will weaken tonight and when they do, temperatures will quickly…

Heavy Rain & A Few Storms Coming on Saturday

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:   Rain showers will move back in after midnight tonight and stick around off and on all day Saturday. A few weak storms will be possible Saturday afternoon…