Gloomy Outlook

The SPC has issued a Slight Risk for their Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook and another good chance for severe weather in the area on Day 4. This means that from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning, severe weather is likely to occur within the yellow swath shown below. 

The reasoning behind this prediction includes the existence of an upper level trough and strong cold front at the surface. A look at Surface Temperatures from the NAM 54 hours out reinforces the presence of the tight temperature gradient surrounding that cold front. 

As details become clearer closer to Tuesday, an upgrade to Moderate Risk may be necessary. For now, though, we're paying special attention to the next few days and the severe weather they are sure to bring. 

Sunshine-y Week Ahead

A dreary week of rain finally turned into a fun day in the snow last Thursday for many across the Deep South including here at MSU.

Photo by Megan Bean/ Mississippi State University

As a high pressure system moved into the area Friday, the area began to see some much appreciated sun, and it hasn't left since. Clear skies are expected through Thursday with temperatures dropping slightly as a dry, cold front moves through the area on Monday evening. While highs will be reasonable in the forties and fifties throughout the week, lows are expected to drop to the mid-twenties for both Monday and Tuesday evening.

So, get out there and enjoy it while you can because the next couple of days will be like the last couple-- sunny and beautiful!