Chelsea Simmons

Tupelo

Meteorologist at WTVA-TV (Tupelo, MS)

Morning meteorologist for @wtva9news.

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms stick around

2 days ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region over the next few days, with isolated areas of heavy rainfall possible. This is due to lingering low pressure and weak fronts moving through the area. High temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, mostly in the 70s and 80s, with occasional highs in the 90s. Overnight lows will stay approximately 10 to 15 degrees above average for this time of year.
Showers and thunderstorms will stick around through most of the week

3 days ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

Today, a cold front is moving through our area, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. There is a level 1 severe weather risk for part of our area. The primary impacts from stronger storms may include small hail and strong winds. Over the next few days, we anticipate continued unsettled weather as low-pressure systems and lingering fronts pass through. This will bring additional chances of showers and thunderstorms.
Warmer for the weekend with some seeing rain

6 days ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

It's great to have reached the weekend! We're starting today with mostly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures, which will continue to climb this afternoon, reaching highs in the mid to upper 80s. Expect to see more sunshine later, making for a pleasant opportunity to be outside. Saturday, Expect partly to mostly cloudy conditions throughout the day, with morning temperatures in the mid to upper 60s.
Great weather in store through the day

1 week ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

Expect plenty of blue skies and dry weather today, with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s to mid-80s this afternoon, slightly above normal for this time of year. Friday will also be suitable for outdoor activities, with a few more clouds but mostly dry conditions. Afternoon temperatures will climb to the mid-to-upper 80s, accompanied by breezy conditions. As we head into the weekend, a low-pressure system will bring a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Great Wednesday afternoon weather

1 week ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

Expect more pleasant weather in our area over the next few days as high pressure remains the dominant factor in our forecast. Wednesday and Thursday will bring plenty of sunshine, with temperatures climbing into the 70s and 80s. While overnight lows will be chilly tonight, they will rise later in the week and into the weekend. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to gradually move into our area this weekend.
Slightly cooler today but still a nice sunny afternoon

1 week ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

We had a weak cold front move through the area, bringing slightly cooler air and breezy conditions. Expect wind gusts between 25-30 mph today. The clouds should clear, with more sunshine by lunchtime, and afternoon highs will reach the low to mid 70s. Overnight, temperatures will drop, and Wednesday morning will start in the low 40s. Extra layers will be needed tomorrow morning, but the key is layers, as we'll warm up to the mid 70s in the afternoon. Wednesday will be a great day to be outside.
Great weather for the start of the work week

1 week ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

We're kicking off the week with beautiful clear skies today. The sunshine will warm us up, reaching the mid-80s by afternoon-perfect if you missed out on a great weekend. Just remember that the UV index is very high, so don't forget your sunscreen. Moving into Monday night and Tuesday, we might see a few isolated, light showers, but these should clear out by mid-morning on Tuesday. Otherwise, our work week looks dry and calm, which is just what we need here in Mississippi.
Sunny skies and mild temperatures today

2 weeks ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

We're expecting another mild and dry day today, Tuesday, as high pressure continues to dominate our weather. Expect mostly sunny skies with only a bit of thin cloud cover at times. High temperatures will range from the upper 50s to mid 60s across the area. Looking ahead to Thursday and Thursday night, low pressure will bring a chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. There is a level 1 severe weather risk, though most storms are expected to remain below severe limits.
Cool and cloudy for the start of the week

2 weeks ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

After an active week, calmer conditions are finally moving in. We're still seeing a few isolated showers, but not tracking any heavy rain or severe weather. High pressure moves in and will circulate cooler air from the north, causing a drop in temperatures. We'll see highs in the low 60s this afternoon before gradually climbing back into the mid 70s by midweek. Low temperatures will follow the same trend, dropping into the low 40s, with some areas even reaching the upper 30s.
Tornado Watch issued for north Mississippi

2 weeks ago | wtva.com | Chelsea Simmons

It is finally Friday! Most of our weather today will remain calm with warm and muggy conditions. Highs will climb to the mid 80s for the afternoon. We could see some showers and thunderstorms possible later today but most will stay below severe limits. Saturday morning will start off calm, cloudy and warm. We will have mostly dry conditions for the morning with thunderstorms for the afternoon and evening. Some of the rain might be heavy, and some thunderstorms could be strong to severe.