Beautiful Weekend Ahead

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

An upper level high pressure ridge continued to dominate over the area today. This kept us dry and very warm. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s under mostly sunny skies.

The ridge should stay in place through the weekend. Pleasant conditions are expected for our area. Highs look to be in the low 90s on Saturday, the final day of summer. Fall begins on Sunday at 4:51 a.m. and we should see highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. This is above average for this time of year.

On Monday, the ridge is expected to begin breaking down. This will allow a weak cold front to move close to or possibly through the area on Tuesday. Highs for the start of the work week will be in the mid to upper 80s. With a front in our area, there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

A few lingering showers are possible on Wednesday. The chance for rain is slight. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Thursday and next Friday look dry for now with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.

The low pressure system that we have been watching in the Gulf of Mexico developed tropical characteristics today. It is now Tropical Depression Number 10 and has the potential to be Tropical Storm Jerry before landfall tomorrow around the Mississippi or Alabama coastline. This storm will not affect us, but what is left of the storm after landfall could bring some rain to east Texas on Sunday and Monday.

Have a super Saturday!