Another day, another chance for afternoon storms. So far, it looks like the line of storms yesterday did a good enough job mixing up the atmosphere that we aren’t likely to see that level of potency – nor organization – from storms today. But, brief heavy rain, lightning and gusty wind will be possible.
Looking ahead to Thursday and Friday, we will have a weak cold front kick through he area. It won’t do much for temperatures but it will kick off a few showers and storms. Again, there is the risk for some low-end severe weather with heavy rain, lightning, and gusty wind.
Then things should dry out a bit later on Friday, through Saturday and Sunday. High pressure will pivot a bit and allow for us to stay dry for a few days. Then the next front arrives on Monday and into Tuesday with another shot for some rain.
This front looks relatively burly (for this time of year) but is likely no match the heat of the Gulf. I expect this to slow down and stall out as is plows toward the coast. That will leave us with shots for rain late Monday, Tuesday and perhaps into Wednesday, too.
REGIONAL DAY TO DAY FORECAST
Today: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 90. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 70. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Friday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
Sunday: Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday: Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
