We’re under the influence of strong high pressure, which is moving in from the east. This will bring easterly winds across our area, bringing in slightly drier air. Any chance of showers this afternoon and evening will be closer to the coast. Expect some high clouds, but we’ll also see occasional breaks of sunshine throughout the day.
Temperatures will be seasonably warm, with highs in the mid-90s expected through late week. Heat indices could reach around 105 degrees, possibly leading to triple-digit temperatures over the weekend and early next week. Heat advisories are likely during this time.
This pattern should hold through the start of the weekend, but it looks like as we transition into next week, the ridge may flatten out and allow a cold front to try and sneak into the area from the north. That, mixed with some tropical moisture, should offer a better shot for rain on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Speaking of tropical moisture, the tropics may become active again as another low-pressure area forms in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, but it’s currently expected to move west-northwest or northwest, unlikely to impact our area significantly.
Beyond that, there is some indication that it will get mighty warm here later next week as a stronger ridge tried to build into the area. Still too early for specifics, but worth watching over the weekend.
REGIONAL DAY TO DAY FORECAST
Today: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday: Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday: Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday: Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Monday: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
