Showers possible Thursday then a seasonably warm and dry weekend ahead

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – SUMMARY: A gradual warming trend continues today with highs reaching the mid-80s by the end of the forecast period.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and seasonable with lows in the mid-50s. Southeast wind 3-7 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon and warmer with highs in the upper-70s. South wind 3-7 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy and seasonable with lows in the mid-50s. South wind 3-7 mph.

THIS WEEKEND: High pressure will return to the region as we begin another warming trend. Friday through Sunday will be seasonably mild with highs in the upper-70s to low-80s and dry. Our next chance of widespread rain looks to hold off until the middle of next week with showers and thunderstorms likely at some point Wednesday through Friday. For now, forecast models are too inconsistent to provide any additional information. Check in for later updates.