Unsettled weather continues

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – SUMMARY: This week will be somewhat of a roller coaster in weather, with highs in the mid-70s Wednesday, but cooler air arrives the second half of the week with highs in the 50s by Friday.

TONIGHT: Clear and colder with lows in the upper-40s. North wind 5-10 mph.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonably cool with highs in the low-70s. North wind 3-7 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds and seasonably cool with lows in the low-50s. Winds light and variable.

WED THROUGH FRI: A strong cold front will push through the region Wednesday night. Expect scattered showers Wednesday evening then occasional rain overnight through Thursday morning. Once the front passes through, cooler air arrives Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid-60s. Isolated showers will also be possible Thursday afternoon and Friday.

FOOTBALL WEATHER: High school games Friday night will be dry and cold. Expect temperatures in the mid-50s at kickoff and under a mostly cloudy sky, then low-50s for the drive home. 

TROPICS: Tropical storm formation is possible in the North Atlantic through the next five days (40% chance of development). Elsewhere across the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, all is quiet and tropical storm formation is not expected this week.