A ridge of high pressure — which has been locked in place over the Eastern U.S. for much of the summer and first half of fall causing an extended period of above average temperatures — will break down briefly this upcoming week.
This will allow a cold front to sweep across most of the Gulf Coast, with the exception of the Florida Peninsula, bringing a shot of cooler air.
The front will push through on Sunday into Monday. Some showers and storms will be likely along and ahead of it, but severe weather is unlikely.
Cooler, drier air will then move in after it’s passage, with coolest temperatures occurring Monday night/Tuesday morning.
Low temperatures (Tuesday): Low temperatures will drop into the 50 – 60 degree range in South-Central Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle Tuesday morning, and in the lower 50 to upper 40 degree range in Northern Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
High temperatures (Tuesday): High temperatures will be in the 70 degree range across South-Central Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle Tuesday, and in the 60 to lower 70 degree range across Northern Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Similar temperatures are likely again overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, albeit a few degrees warmer.
Unfortunately, the cool air won’t stick around long. The ridge will start to build back in by Thursday, causing temperatures to rebound some.
However, there are some signs of a potential pattern change towards the end of the month.
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