Matt Laubhan

Tupelo

Chief Meteorologist at WTVA-TV (Tupelo, MS)

Matt Laubhan is the chief meteorologist at @wtva9news.

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Heat, humidity, and spotty storms on the way for the weekend

1 week ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

Spotty storms remain likely into the weekend as high heat and humidity has prompted Excessive Heat Advisories for most locations with spotty storms likely to stick around. The heat and humidity are expected to persist throughout the extended forecast, with high temperatures in the low to mid-90s and heat index values reaching the triple digits. Please remember to stay cool and hydrated.
Some storms linger Friday as the heat kicks on

1 week ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

Looking ahead, our hot and humid "Florida weather" is set to continue. Highs over the next several days will reach the low to mid-90s, with heat index values hitting the triple digits. We'll also see on-and-off summer showers and pop-up thunderstorms throughout the extended forecast, with a more substantial chance of rain increasing next week. Download WTVA's news, weather and TV apps to receive alerts, watch LIVE newscasts and more.
Scattered storms overnight and Thursday could produce spotty wind damage

1 week ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

A cold front moving in from the northwest is the focal point for our active weather tonight and into Thursday. that front should produce a couple of rounds of thunderstorms, one that arrives in the northwest part of the state around late evening and then progresses through the area between really midnight and around 3 o'clock in the morning. This initial round should be somewhat limited in intensity, with occasional wind gusts in excess of 60 mph.
Rain will stick around on and off through the week

1 week ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

Wednesday will bring a drier start, with only isolated thunderstorms possible throughout the day. Temperatures will begin in the lower to mid-70s, climbing to the low 90s by the afternoon. However, the chance for storms will increase Wednesday Night. We have a level 1 severe weather risk that extends into our area so this line of storms could bring a few strong wind gusts. It is probable that the stronger storms could wait until around dawn Thursday to move into the area.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will stick around through the week

1 week ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

Rain chances continue through at least late this week as temperatures hold at or a little bit below our normal for this time of the year. Tuesday starts off in the low 70s with scattered showers and maybe a few thunderstorms around for your morning commute. Most storms should be well below severe limits, with the greatest quantity from around 5 AM to 10 AM. A few additional thunderstorms could form later in the day, but probably not as many as what we have in the morning.
Strong to severe storms move in for the weekend

2 weeks ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

Saturday we will have storms start to push in mid morning around 10AM and stick around through mid to late afternoon. All forms of severe weather possible with it most likely to produce damaging wind, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Looking at temperatures, most afternoons will see highs in the 80s and 90s, while overnight lows will generally stay in the 60s and 70s. It will be muggy through the days so make sure to stay cool and hydrated.
Rain and storms return Thursday with stronger storms likely by the weekend

3 weeks ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

We've experienced several days of high pressure, resulting in dry conditions across our area, but storms become more likely Thursday with stronger storms ahead. Rain and spotty storms are possible Thursday with highs in the upper 80s and heat indices over 90. Storm coverage reaches 40% by afternoon. With a weak front sliding in from the north by late Friday and Saturday, storms will get stronger, with some spotty damaging wind and large hail possible.
Showers and thunderstorms stick around through at least the end of the week

2 months ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

While not everyone will see rain everyday, storm chances stick through the remainder of the week and into the weekend, in some cases producing brief flooding. Thursday will begin with more rain for some, potentially slowing down the morning commute, so allow extra travel time. The afternoon will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms once again, with highs in the low 80s. Friday morning may start mostly dry for a few hours.
Stalled front keeps rain and storms around through later this week

2 months ago | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region over the next few days, with isolated areas of heavy rainfall possible as a weak front lingers through the week. 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. Download WTVA's news, weather and TV apps to receive alerts, watch LIVE newscasts and more.
Warm and dry again Thursday with storms ahead this weekend

Mar 26, 2025 | wtva.com | Matt Laubhan

Thursday should be mostly sunny with temperatures in the upper-70s. The next several days are expected to be calm and pleasant, with warmer temperatures overall. Our weather forecast will change this weekend. We anticipate some passing areas of low pressure and a few fronts moving through our area, bringing a good chance of intermittent showers and thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms could be strong.