We have reached the mid-point of September and this is climatologically-speaking right around the peak time of the Atlantic Basin tropical season. True to form, there is a now a tropical storm named “Fiona” over the central Atlantic and it is likely to impact the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola later this weekend. Beyond that, it is somewhat unclear as to where Fiona will travel with one scenario featuring a continued movement to the west and towards the Gulf of Mexico and a second possibility with a “curvature to the north” over the Bahamas and then the western Atlantic off the eastern seaboard.
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The overall weather pattern for the reminder of the week and upcoming weekend will feature dry conditions which is a welcome relief from some on the recent rainfall in the northern part of Alabama. Strong high pressure headed for the northeastern states will influence be a controlling factor resulting in rain-free conditions for the next several days.
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The overall weather pattern for the reminder of the week and weekend will feature dry conditions which is a welcome relief from some on the recent rainfall in the northern part of Alabama. Strong high pressure headed for the northeastern states will influence our weather as well resulting in rain-free conditions for the next several days.
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A cold front pushed east of the region on Monday and high pressure has followed with a comfortable air mass for this time of year. In fact, this high pressure system will likely stay in charge through the reminder of the week with a gradual build up in warmth by Thursday and Friday, but no excessive heat is expected.
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High pressure will be in control for the next few days following the passage of a frontal system across the Tennessee Valley. Temperatures will be quite comfortable with highs later today in the upper 70’s and rising slowly to the mid 80’s by the middle of the week.
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High pressure will push off to the northeast of here today and moisture will be on the increase around here on its backside. As a result, the chance of showers and thunderstorms will increase and it will hang around through the upcoming weekend. Temperatures will remain pretty comfortable for the next several days with low-to-mid 80’s likely for afternoon highs.
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A drying trend will continue today as high pressure builds to our north and develops an influence in the Tennessee Valley. Temperatures will remain pretty comfortable for the next several days with low-to-mid 80’s likely today for afternoon highs and closer to the 80 degree mark on Friday.
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An upper-level trough will move eastward today into the Mid-Atlantic region and drier air will filter into the area. Temperatures will manageable today and tomorrow in the middle 80’s and then will trend downward by the weekend with highs close to the 80 degree mark on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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The combination of an upper-level trough and very moist air will bring a soaking rainfall to the Tennessee Valley as we begin a shortened work week. Occasional showers and thunderstorms today, tonight and tomorrow can result in an additional couple inches of rainfall in the region. This unsettled and wet weather pattern will continue later in the week and into the weekend as the upper-level trough hangs around this part of the country.
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High pressure will shift off the east coast today allowing for a southwesterly flow of air to develop on its backside promoting higher humidity for us in the Tennessee Valley this holiday weekend. With the increase in moisture, the chance for showers and storms will rise later today and the threat of rain will continue through the weekend and into early next week. On the positive side, the high humidity levels and expected copious amounts of clouds will help to keep temperatures at relatively comfortable levels during the next several days.
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