Periods of Rain
A very moisture-rich air mass remains in place and we are still watching the broad surface low tracking west along the Gulf Coast. For today, the sky will be generally cloudy with occasional showers and a few storms mainly during the afternoon and evening hours, however, a few showers are already occurring this morning, just showing rain is possible at anytime throughout the day. A few rumbles of thunder are possible, but it really looks like we are just going to see showers through the day, and these will be producing very short-lived, intense tropical downpours. They are also providing some much needed heat relief as temperatures are expected to stay in the 80s again this afternoon.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND: The upper low will continue its westward track and we actually be filling in and that means it will weakening. Showers and storms will still be expected on Friday, but over the weekend the weather will gradually become a bit drier and sunnier. Expect a mix of sun and clouds this weekend, with lower 90s Saturday and mid 90s Sunday. Showers and storms remain possible, but they will be more scattered in nature, and mainly during afternoon hours.
BACK TO AUGUST WEATHER: Rolling into next week, it looks as though we are in for a standard summer weather pattern. Each day will be hot and humid, with afternoon highs in the 90s. Rain chances will be lower next week, and will be more like we expect this time of year. Mainly those daily variety isolated to scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances next week look to be in the 20-30% range.
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Have a terrific Thursday and stay dry!
Ryan
