Summer is HERE. And Mother Nature is gonna make you feel it.
Heat indexes may top 100 the next couple days and this is just the beginning. The heat is only gonna get worse as we get into next week.
The jet stream is moving north for the summer as the ridge builds in over the south. This means hot and humid and not much else.
High pressure will remain locked in place for the foreseeable future. This will keep precipitation chances at bay as sinking air dominates the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere.
This will be great weather to go swimming and not much else. Make sure to drink plenty of water and make sure to breaks in the AC if you must be outside.
As always, we can’t rule out storms everywhere (the seas breeze may initiate a few near the coast) but for most places it’ll feel like being trapped in an oven but with a humidifier inside.
The heat won’t be super bad for the next couple days, but trust us, it’s coming.
Airport Forecasts
Houston (KIAH/KHOU)- No issues expected. Should just be hot and humid with no storms expected.
Shreveport (KSHV)- No issues anticipated. It’ll be hot and humid but shouldn’t have any weather delays.
Baton Rouge (KBTR)- Another good place to fly. No storms or other problems are expected.
New Orleans (KMSY)- Storms diminish as the sun sets. Tomorrow should be fine. There is a small chance of an isolated thunderstorm on Saturday which may bring a brief lightning delay, but most flights will be fine.
Jackson (KJAN)- Thunderstorms in the area will die off as the sun sets. After that it should be mostly sunny and dry (great flying weather).
Mobile (KMOB)- Most Flights should be good. There is a fairly low chance of afternoon thunderstorms that may cause a quick delay for lightning but nothing major.
Birmingham (KBMH)- After the thunderstorms die off this evening it should be all good. Mostly clear and good flying conditions.
Tallahassee (KTLH)- A bit more iffy. Thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon somewhere in the area both tomorrow and Saturday. There may be some delays for lightning or microbursts but nothing super long.
Atlanta (KATL)- A low chance of a stray storm or two during the next two afternoons (and therefore a lightning delay is possible) but most flights should be unaffected.
Highways
I-10 – There will likely be a few storms from Alabama into Florida. Make sure to drive slow in heavy rain.
I-20 – 99% of the time and route will be dry. Can’t rule out a shower across central Alabama tomorrow evening though.
I-49 – No issues anticipated.
I-55 and I-59 – Dry and clear weather expected, should be no problems.
I-65 – Isolated storms are possible over Alabama tomorrow but most places should stay dry.
I-75 – Far southern and far northern Georgia have a low chance of some storms which may cause ponding or slow downs. Most areas and time will be fine however.
City Forecasts
Houston, TX
Tonight- Partly cloudy with a low in the upper 70s. Dry with a steady breeze out of the south.
Tomorrow- Mostly sunny with a high in the low 90s. Dry with a decent breeze out of the south.
Saturday- Same as Friday. Mostly sunny with a bit of the breeze to take the edge off.
Shreveport, LA
Tonight- Mostly clear with a low in the mid 70s. No precipitation and the breeze should be strong enough to keep the fog away.
Tomorrow- Mostly sunny and dry with a high in the low to mid 90s. Winds will be around 10-12 knots and should give a bit of heat relief.
Saturday- Decreasing clouds with a high in the mid 90s. Still dry but the lighter winds will make the heat feel a but worse.
Baton Rouge, LA
Tonight- Mostly clear with a low in the mid 70s. Dry, but given the weak winds, some fog may occur.
Tomorrow- Mostly sunny with a high in the mid 90s. Humid but dry with a light south breeze.
Saturday- Rinse and repeat. Another hot day similar to Friday.
New Orleans, LA
Tonight- Decreasing clouds. Dry, with a low in the upper 70s. Fog is possible.
Tomorrow- Sunny with a light south breeze. Dry but humid, with a high in the low 90s.
Saturday- Isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible. Mostly sunny with a high in the low 90s.
Jackson, MS
Tonight- Storms diminish quickly. Decreasing clouds with a low in the low 70s. Fog is possible.
Tomorrow- Sunny with a high in the low 90s. Dry, but humid with a light south breeze.
Saturday- Another day of heat. Sunny with a high in the low 90s. Dry, but humid with a light south breeze.
Birmingham, AL
Tonight- Decreasing clouds as thunderstorms diminish. Low around 70.
Tomorrow- Mostly sunny with a high around 90. No precip is expected.
Saturday- Mostly sunny and dry. High in the low 90s.
Mobile, AL
Tonight- Mostly clear with a low in the mid 70s. Dry, but some fog is possible.
Tomorrow- Mostly sunny with a weak south wind. Slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms with a high in the low 90s.
Saturday- Sunny and dry. High in the low 90s.
Tallahassee, FL
Tonight- Mostly cloudy with a low in the mid 70s. Dry.
Tomorrow- Scattered afternoon thunderstorms likely. Increasing clouds with a high in the low 90s.
Saturday- Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High in the low 90s.
Atlanta, GA
Tonight- Mostly clear with a low around 70. No rain, but some fog is possible.
Tomorrow- A very small chance for an isolated afternoon storm. Mostly sunny with a high in the upper 80s.
Saturday- Mostly sunny with a high in the low 90s. Humid, but dry.
