Weekend Storms
A cold front will build in from the west later this evening and push storms eastward across the region through Sunday with a severe weather threat.
Today’s Weather Highlights:
– Widespread showers and thunderstorms starting to build into the Mississippi Valley.
– Severe weather will be possible with this activity, with tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail all possible threats.
– High pressure holds farther east, keeping the rest of the region dry.
– Temperatures: 5-14 degrees above normal for most, with the warmest anomalies in the Mississippi Valley. Closer to normal in Florida and along the Atlantic Coast.
Forecast Confidence: High
Temperatures may verify cooler in areas where thunderstorm activity occurs.
Tomorrow’s Weather Highlights:
– Widespread showers and thunderstorms along a cold front tracking east through the region.
– Severe weather will be possible with this activity, with tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail all possible threats.
– Temperatures: Near to 5 degrees below normal across much of the region; 2-4 degrees above normal along the Atlantic Coast.
Forecast Confidence: High
Temperatures will verify cooler in areas that see extended periods of rain and cloud cover during the day.
3-5 DAY EXTENDED OUTLOOK:
Monday:
– Mainly dry weather expected in the wake of the weekend cold front.
– A few showers may linger across Peninsular Florida as the cold front exits.
– Temperatures: Near to 6 degrees below normal across the region.
Tuesday:
– Remaining dry for most areas with a few afternoon showers and storms possible in Florida and closer to the Mississippi Valley.
– Temperatures: Within 4 degrees of normal across the region.
Wednesday:
– Mostly dry with a few isolated showers possible in the Carolinas and Peninsular Florida.
– Temperatures: 3-8 degrees below normal for most, closer to normal in Florida.