After several consecutive months of below normal temperatures, wet, snowy conditions, and overall dismal weather, things are finally turning around for the month of May. And it looks to stick around for a good portion of the next two to three weeks, if not longer.
Over the past two or three days, the area has experienced temperatures in the mid to upper 70's, which is above to well above normal for this time of year. With sunny skies and light winds, this has allowed for nearly optimal conditions for prom weekend across the region. However, this nice weather doesn't look to stick around. Thunderstorms are moving back into the forecast and they look to impact the area on more than a few days this week and the following weekend.
A surge of modest moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, a shifting frontal boundary and relatively warm conditions will allow for the development of scattered numerous thunderstorms on Monday afternoon and evening. While instability is not expected to be all that incredible, it will be enough for thunderstorm development and even a small chance for isolated severe weather. Thunderstorms will become more widespread Monday night into Tuesday before ending Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall amounts could be up to a half inch or more across the area.
By Wednesday, drier, warmer conditions will move into the region, with highs approaching the lower 80's under partly sunny skies. By Thursday and Friday, temperatures may approach the mid-80's with slightly higher humidity. By Saturday and Sunday, thunderstorms look to be a threat once again, especially as humidity levels increase. That being said, temperatures should remain relatively warm in the 80's, which is well above normal for this time of year. This type of pattern is expected to continue well into next week as weak upper-level ridging remains across the eastern United States.
I will have more updates later.
Over the past two or three days, the area has experienced temperatures in the mid to upper 70's, which is above to well above normal for this time of year. With sunny skies and light winds, this has allowed for nearly optimal conditions for prom weekend across the region. However, this nice weather doesn't look to stick around. Thunderstorms are moving back into the forecast and they look to impact the area on more than a few days this week and the following weekend.
A surge of modest moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, a shifting frontal boundary and relatively warm conditions will allow for the development of scattered numerous thunderstorms on Monday afternoon and evening. While instability is not expected to be all that incredible, it will be enough for thunderstorm development and even a small chance for isolated severe weather. Thunderstorms will become more widespread Monday night into Tuesday before ending Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall amounts could be up to a half inch or more across the area.
By Wednesday, drier, warmer conditions will move into the region, with highs approaching the lower 80's under partly sunny skies. By Thursday and Friday, temperatures may approach the mid-80's with slightly higher humidity. By Saturday and Sunday, thunderstorms look to be a threat once again, especially as humidity levels increase. That being said, temperatures should remain relatively warm in the 80's, which is well above normal for this time of year. This type of pattern is expected to continue well into next week as weak upper-level ridging remains across the eastern United States.
I will have more updates later.
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