Tuesday's forecast for January 18, 2011

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Jackson, MS-------High 62 Low 39

Starkville, MS-----High 59 Low 31

Meridian, MS------High 65 Low 36

Vicksburg, MS-----High 63 Low 34

Greenwood, MS----High 58 Low 31

Tupelo, MS--------High 54 Low 31

Hattiesburg, MS--- High 68 Low 40

Pascagoula, MS----High 63 Low 45

~Jackson, MS

Currently
A good Tuesday to you all and thanks for joining me today for your Face of the Sky forecast. Temperatures are pretty mild currently with temperatures in the mid 50s. We did not drop much last night from yesterday's highs. The low actually only drop to 53 degrees, so much warmer this morning compared to last week lows which average in the lower to mid 20s in some parts of Mississippi. Although mild currently, we are not seeing much of any sunshine as we are under heavy thick clouds throughout the entire Mississippi region except for the southern edge of Mississippi. These clouds are expected to hang around for the majority of the day and along with it will be a chance to recieve some stray showers this afternoon.

What's Happening Atmospherically
Short range model forecast provided by the National Weather Service shows that a cold front will swing to the south which will us give a chance of widespread light showers. I say light showers because I am not expecting any heavy rain or thunderstorms from this system and according to HPC, only about 0.01 to 0.05 of rain will fall. The best chance of receiving definite rain will probably be north MS. Only light stray showers will fall throughout this part of the region.

However, these clouds that we have will continue to blanket the skies throughout the day. Both infrared and visible images shown by our satellites show great amounts of high cirrus and thick stratus clouds. Models depicts these clouds hanging about for most of the day and will really hinder temperatures from reaching its max potential. I believe with ample amounts of sunshine, we could possibly reach well into the mid to upper 60s.

Small amounts of warm air advection(850mb) along with the approach of a cold front will help to push temperatures into the 60s. By tonight after the cold front passes through, temperatures will drop a bit from last night into the lower 40s and mid 30s. Entering into tonight we'll come in still very cloudy but throughout the overnight we will clear out some. Winds will be out of the northwest at about 5 to 10 mph.

Today
Light showers throughout Jackson this afternoon today with temperatures in the lower 60s. Mostly cloudy for most of the day with winds out of the northwest at 10mph.

Tonight
These thick clouds will still cover the skies as temperatures will be much cooler than yesterday's. Lows across the state of MS will be in mid 30s to lower 40s. In Jackson, lows will be around the upper 30s. Winds northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday's outlook
For tomorrow, we should see more of the sun as clouds will clear out by the morning hours. Although sunnier, highs will be slightly cooler and will end up being in the lower 50s. So, conditions will be drier and cooler as a high pressure settles into the region. However, we will not be done with all the rain this week, so stay tuned for more weather updates from your Face of Sky forecast. God Bless!