I hope everyone takes a few minutes today to reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day. I hope you have a few minutes today to say ‘thank you’ to those who lost their lives fighting for the freedoms we enjoy every day.
Today, a shortwave ridge is expected to move into the area. That will keep things dry today. Some cloudiness may develop in the afternoon due to perturbed flow from the central-southern Gulf of Mexico – but that is about as bad as the weather will get today.
Efficient mixing of the dry air will lead to dewpoints mixing out into the low to mid-50s, while high temperatures reach near normal in the mid to upper 80s. Northerly surface winds are anticipated due to the position of the surface high on the westward side.
From Tomorrow through early next week, upper troughing will keep the flow predominantly northerly and easterly, resulting in drier conditions with precipitation water values below 1.3 inches. However, around Wednesday and especially Thursday, an upper low-pressure system will bring increased moisture and the potential for rain and storms, particularly east of I-55. I will say that there is some uncertainty regarding the strength and positioning of this low-pressure system, with the GFS model suggesting a more eastward track compared to the Euro model, which indicates a wetter solution.
For now, enjoy how nice the weather is. We don’t get to enjoy temperatures – and the lack of humidity – like this very often this late in the year.
REGIONAL DAY TO DAY FORECAST
Today: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday: Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 60s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Right, Nick, Remember the Day and what it’s all about!