Category: forecast discussion
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We’ve been keeping a close eye on (potential, then actual) Tropical Storm Cindy in the Gulf of Mexico the past few days. For the first time in several years, the remnants of a former tropical system are set to pass directly over the Mid-South. First, here is the latest forecast track of Cindy (click any…
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Summer is here! I’ve seen several references the past couple of days to “sweating as soon as I step outside” and “rain falling while the sun is shining.” Both are clearly indications that it is summer in the city! Here’s another good sign of the same: Visible satellite imagery at mid-day Wednesday, described below. (SSEC/RealEarth…
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Following an early week cold front, an upper level trough over the eastern U.S. and high pressure at the surface provided for some very pleasant early-June conditions! Low dewpoints provided for cool mornings, warm but not humid afternoons and very pleasant evenings this week. The upper level pattern on Thursday evening shows the reason for…
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The summer-like humidity has made a return to the metro the past few days along with a smattering of showers and thunderstorms. However the additional cloud cover has extended our streak without 90-degree temperatures and it appears that will continue for the foreseeable future! A cold front ushers in pleasant temperatures and much lower humidity…
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3:55 PM UPDATE: Late afternoon storms are not as organized as expected earlier today, with most widely scattered cells remaining north of the metro. Late evening storms are still on track with an ETA in the far northern metro after 8pm and closer to 9-10pm in the city and after 11pm in north MS. Primary…
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A perfectly lovely few days to end this week, and what looks to be another set of nice days early next week, will book-end a warm, breezy, and muggy Memorial Day weekend that will also feature storms that have the potential to be severe. Let’s take the weekend day by day… Today The windiest day…
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It’s been a while since I’ve blogged on local weather patterns. As you know, we have several other methods to get your daily dose of MWN, including our Facebook and Twitter feeds, full-featured website and mobile web, as well as our mobile apps for iOS and Android, though this is our vehicle for the most in-depth discussions. Honestly, May is…
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May is officially here across the Mid-South and Mother Nature may have finally snapped out of her early spring funk. Warmer temperatures, sunny skies, and occasional rumbles of thunder are in the forecast for your week ahead. But not to worry, we start off this week by walking on sunshine. Walking on Sunshine After a…
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It’s Memphis and it’s early May and that means Beale Street Music Fest weekend and “Memphis in Mud,” right? Well, perhaps, but not because of rain during the festival this year! More on the weekend in a minute, but first we have to create some of that wet dirt! Tonight through Friday Low pressure is…
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With the first in a series of storm systems behind us (last night’s semi-bust [at least locally] of a perfectly good Enhanced/Moderate Risk scenario), we turn our attention to the last weekend in April, one in which there are many outdoor activities planned, including a Redbirds home-stand and at least a couple of civic festivals.…
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A wet weekend marked by chilly temperatures is in the rear-view mirror with the early part of the work week defined by more typical springtime temperatures in the mid 70s to near 80 degrees and abundant sunshine. However, as you might expect, you should savor these days as they don’t typically stick around for long!…
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The rainfall deficit in Memphis so far this year is about 6″ with about half of that since March 1. A wet system this weekend looks to put a dent in that deficit with the potential for heavy rain and some thunderstorms affecting springtime outdoor activities. Let’s dig into the details. Wednesday and Thursday A…
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It certainly has warmed up over the past couple days! Spring is definitely as it starts to feel a little like early summer during the afternoon hours. Temperatures are more than 10 degrees above our normal (comfortable) highs for this time of the year – the lower 70s. With Easter weekend upon us and outdoor…
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Have you grown tired of 50s and 60s for temps? Are you hoping for an early arrival of summer-like conditions? If not, you may be disappointed to learn that Mother Nature is cranking up the heat in the Mid-South this coming week. Enjoy the Warm Weekend! With high pressure in control over the eastern half…
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After a very unsettled pattern has thrown storm after storm at the mid-south, could there be a lull in the action from Mother Nature around the corner? If so, first we’ll have to get past the next cold front plowing through the metro into early tomorrow. Showers Here, Strong Storms There A near picture perfect…
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In the past 10 days, four weather systems have brought the threat of severe weather to Memphis and produced severe weather nearby. After a beautiful spring weekend, the high overcast clouds are an indicator that more storms are in the region and, indeed, the Lower Mississippi Valley region is once again under the gun for…
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** 9:00PM UPDATE ** Slight adjustments to the forecast, mainly to speed up timing of the arrival of rain and storms overnight by a couple hours. We are still in an Enhanced Risk (category 3/5) of severe weather overnight with the primary risk being damaging wind. An isolated tornado or hail storm can’t be ruled…
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We’ve moved into a particularly active weather pattern in the Mid-South with the effects of one low pressure system on Saturday now having departed and another making it’s way towards the area on Monday. There are probably two more in the next week or so after Monday, so remain vigilant in checking for the latest details…
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Severe weather season appears to be starting as the Mid-South enters what looks to be a busy couple of weeks in the thunderstorm department!As always we take them one by one, and the first hazards appear tomorrow. Unfortunately, this doesn’t appear to be a one-round match, but a multi-pronged attack. A strong low pressure system…
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I go on vacation for a week and winter comes back! (Seriously, big ups to #TeamMWN interns for the awesome job holding down the fort this past week while I got some much-needed vacation time with the fam!) Now that I have things back under control (hehe)… The vernal equinox occurs Monday morning at 5:29am…
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