Thanks to this southwest flow, we continue to enjoy cooler – and wetter – conditions today. As we head into the weekend, a shift in the weather pattern is on the horizon. High pressure building in from the southeast will push moisture further north and west. That will slow down the daily barrage of showers and storms, but won’t end them completely.
With a quasi-SW flow tapping into Gulf moisture, still look for a chance for rain this weekend, but it won’t be as widespread – nor as long lasting – as earlier this week.
Looking ahead to next week, a strong high-pressure system over Texas will change our flow to the northwest, ushering in drier air and gradually decreasing rain chances. This shift will also bring warmer temperatures. Expect a warming trend with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s by the end of the week.
Combined with high dewpoints, this will lead to hot and muggy conditions, raising concerns for excessive heat. Parts of the area may be under heat-related watches and warnings next week.
REGIONAL DAY TO DAY FORECAST
Today: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s this afternoon. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs around 90. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday: Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
