Apr 22, 2024
Temperatures on Sunday at 1 pm
As we go into the workweek, expect overall dry conditions and gradually warming temperatures from the upper 60s Monday, all the way into the mid-80s by Sunday! The best chances of rain to come this week are on Wednesday and Thursday.
Monday-Tuesday:
A high pressure system will move on through Mississippi throughout Monday and Tuesday bringing in cool and dry northerly winds into our region. Expect sunny conditions Monday, with highs to reach the mid-60s and lows to be in the low 40s, with both of these temperatures being roughly 10 degrees cooler than the average for mid-to-late April! For Tuesday, expect much of the same story in terms of being dry and nice outside, but there will be a nice bump up in temperatures thanks to the absence of the high pressure system moving on into the east coast. This will introduce warmer and more humid southerly winds into our region. Overall, it will still be comfortable, with sunny conditions. We will have highs in the mid-70s and lows in the mid-50s.
Expected temperatures on Tuesday at 3 pm
Wednesday-Thursday:
Wednesday and Thursday will be the two days to consider for any potential showers or storms. On Wednesday, a weak surface front will pass along our region throughout the day that could cause a shower or two. Overall, we don’t see the frontal system being strong enough to create many, if any, storms, so expect mainly sunny conditions, with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s. Thursday will probably have the best chance of rain this week, as a stronger short wave will enter our region, causing a greater chance of showers and isolated t-storms throughout the morning and mid-afternoon hours. Expect a 30% chance of isolated t-storms, with highs in the upper 70’s and mostly cloudy conditions at night, with lows in the mid-50s.
Thursday rain outlook at 1 pm
Friday-Sunday:
If you are looking for a nicer weekend compared to what we had last week, you got it! Ridging will build in our viewing area starting Friday and continue to strengthen into the weekend, which will bring in much warmer and drier conditions. Expect very nice weather with partly cloudy skies and temperatures being above average, with highs starting out in the upper 70s Friday and increasing into the low 80s throughout Saturday and Sunday.
Recap:
Overall, a great week if you have anything planned outdoors. Just keep an eye out on Wednesday and Thursday for any stray showers or t-storms that may affect the viewing area. Have a great week!
Michael Sokell
Student Meteorologist