- Summertime Ridging Means Bigtime Heat: Regional Forecast – 7/7/2026
It wouldn’t be July without some heat and humidity. This moisture has allowed for several areas of convection to develop. Thankfully, these storms will be dying off as the nocturnal inversion builds in. Tomorrow will be another hot one. Heat indexes may easily top 100 across the region. Definitely a day to stay in the AC or the pool.…Read more of Summertime Ridging Means Bigtime Heat: Regional Forecast – 7/7/2026
- Welcome to the dog days of Summer: National CONUS Weather Forecast – 7/7/26
Tomorrow’s Overall Setup Hey everyone! Starting off with the 500mb setup, ridging is spread across a good chunk of the country, especially across the southern U.S., keeping the heat and humidity locked in. Thankfully, much of the East has cooled down after that intense heat wave, which brought record-breaking temperatures to many locations. At the surface, there are still…Read more of Welcome to the dog days of Summer: National CONUS Weather Forecast – 7/7/26
- 7/7/2026 Forecast Refresh
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are ongoing across southeastern Louisiana, and you can spot them below on the latest satellite imagery. You can also see some pretty cumulus clouds across central and southern Mississippi. Hazards with these storms include heavy rainfall, wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, small hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Also, be sure to watch for… - It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here (So Hot): Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 7/7/26As this is being written, the current wet-bulb temperature along the coast is above 85 degrees, a high threat for heat illness. What is wet-bulb temperature? According to the NWS, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is an indicator of heat-related stress on the human body at work (or play) in direct sunlight. We are a part of Region 3. It…
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- The Atlantic Basin tropical update – 7/7/2026
Howdy! Looking out the window at the Atlantic, we can see there is a line of clouds and convection along the ITCZ due to a few tropical waves heading to the west from Africa. Looking at the surface analysis by the NHC, we can see the tropical waves denoted in the far eastern Atlantic, and the strong subtropical high…
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