The pattern change we discussed in our previous post settles in next week. A trough is going to dig into the Central part of the country this weekend, sending a front across the Southern tier of the country. Early next…
Tired of the oppressive heat? If so, we have some good news: a change in the upper-level pattern should result in cooler temperatures for much of the Gulf Coast Region is in sight. As we close out July and enter…
Scattered to numerous “pop up” thunderstorms are going to develop across South Louisiana along a weak, stationary cold front this afternoon. Some could become strong to severe. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a “slight” risk area as well as…
It is now probable that several areas/clusters of thunderstorms — some becoming strong to severe — will form along a frontal boundary across South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle this afternoon and this evening (between 2 – 4 PM CDT)…
There is potential for strong/severe storms across South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle overnight and tomorrow. Overall coverage is uncertain as of now, with the latest model guidance is not in agreement. Some guidance (the hi-res NAM and the…
Here is a look at the most recent advisory map courtesy of Pivotal Weather. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in place for the extreme — and in some instances recording breaking — heat that is expected today and…
El Niño is likely to develop sometime this fall or winter, with the latest ENSO Diagnostic Discussion from the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) placeing the chance of El Niño developing by winter of 2018/19 at 70%. But what exactly does that mean…
A trough is going to dig into the the Eastern U.S. this weekend. During the first part of the week next week it will retrograde south, becoming positioned along the North-Central Gulf Coast. Once the trough becomes positioned along the…
Extreme heat is going to grip much of the Gulf Coast Region this weekend, with the hottest weekend of the year expected for the Mobile/Pensacola area. Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are already in effect. Daytime high temperatures will range…
After Beryl — a rare Main Development Region (MDR) July hurricane — and Hurricane Chris, the Atlantic basin is once again quiet in regard to tropical activity. This quiet period will likely persist for the next 7 – 10 days.…