Category: upper-level

Summer continues for now, but tropical moisture will affect holiday weekend plans

August 26, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, forecast models, upper-level

A massive upper-level high pressure ridge has receded a bit, but hot and dry weather continues until tropical moisture arrives, just in time […]
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Shifting upper level pattern means changes in Mid-South weather

August 16, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, upper-level

A very cool July has spilled over into August with the first half of the month averaging 1.9 degrees below normal. This past […]
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Temps are the big story as the upper-levels flip-flop

July 11, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, upper-level

High pressure aloft and at the surface this weekend will mean hot temperatures with increasing humidity, leading to what could be the hottest […]
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Huge trough provides a pleasant weekend, then summer arrives

May 16, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, record temps, temperatures, upper-level

An unusually cool few days culminated in a record low this morning and it appears the unseasonably cool weather will stick with us […]
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“Northwest flow” contributes to rounds of showers and t’storms this week

July 21, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, northwest flow, upper-level

If you were hoping for better rain chances this week, then you’re in luck! A weather pattern that emerges maybe a couple of […]
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Unusual weather pattern for a July weekend

July 12, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, upper-level

In the wake of a cool front that passed through the region yesterday, much driver and somewhat cooler air has infiltrated the Mid-South […]
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A very unusual pattern for Memphis in May – cold and wet!

May 2, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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event weather, forecast discussion, record temps, upper-level

It’s not unusual to see a rainy first weekend in May for Beale Street Music Fest as many who have been will attest […]
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Impulse responsible for today’s showers to morph into another Nor’Easter

November 5, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, nor’easter, upper-level

Today’s showery weather in the Mid-South is the result of an impulse in the mid-levels of the atmosphere that is dropping southeast into […]
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Another chance at snow with passing upper-level trough

December 6, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, snow, upper-level

UPDATED AT 8:35PM – CHANGES IN RED….. EP Less than a week removed from one of the most anticipated early-season snow events in […]
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Upper-level low bringing unseasonably cool weather

May 15, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, upper-level

In the wake of a cold front that moved through late last week, a pair of upper level low pressure centers have brought […]
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Why has it been so hot? And when is it going to end?

August 21, 2010

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Erik Proseus

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education, forecast discussion, heat, upper-level

The Mid-South summer of 2010 will likely be remembered (after the flooding rains of early May) for the intense and prolonged heat and […]
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Typical early May pattern changes continue

May 11, 2010

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, upper-level

One thing that can be said about the weather the past couple of weeks – persistence forecasting doesn’t work! It seems like every […]
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A transitional weather pattern

April 20, 2009

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Erik Proseus

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forecast, upper-level

. The Mid-South will be transitioning between weather pattern in the upper levels this week that will definitely be noticed down here on […]
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Nice fall weather to be replaced by cool, wet system

October 20, 2008

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Erik Proseus

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current weather, upper-level

We’ve just experienced a tremendous fall weekend weather-wise here in the Bluff City. Cool mornings (41 degrees for an average low at WXLIVE! […]
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Upper levels dictating early October weather pattern

October 1, 2008

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Erik Proseus

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current weather, upper-level

October has started off unseasonably cool and dry thanks to the weather pattern in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Take a look […]
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