A glimpse into September

It's turned into a beautiful day here in the Leaf River Valley. The fog/clouds have dissipated this morning to deliver Mostly Sunny conditions for the remainder of the day. High pressure in the Ohio River Valley is contributing to the drier and cooler air now in place. The dry air will definitely radiate it's energy tonight so temps will drop into the 50's for much of the area, and, yes, the first day of September will have a "cool" start.

What to expect in September? The month looks to be starting off on the dry side and slightly below normal in temperature. Remember, September is the 3rd driest month of the year behind October, first, and June, second. A quick look at Climate Prediction Center depicts an "equal" (or average) month to come, but if we were to swing on one side of the fence I would jump on the below normal side. The unfortunate forecast doesn't depict a major precipitation month, which will further increase our abnormal drought conditions across the area.

It also looks like we might be missing our shot at gaining rain from a tropical system, which is probably a relief to many. The main benefit from a tropical system is the deliverance of rain to help drought conditions, but we might be on our way to another rain deficit year again.

Tomorrow I'll have a wrap on the unpredictable August of 2009.

Notes and Bits to chew on

Recognizing the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina today...

Otherwise, a cold front is slowly progressing through the state today, but the complete front will not push through until tomorrow. This will stir up some thunderstorms in the area. Scattered trends will be my wording for tomorrow from daybreak till the afternoon.

The best news will be the dropping temps overnight to start the work week. Similar to last week, overnight lows will dip to the 60 degree mark, and I'll expect some areas to see upper 50's. This "cool" trend will surprisingly stick around for longer than usual. Like an October system, we'll experience a lack of rain to start September, but the humidity will be back next weekend for the start of College Football.

Weekend showers ahead of cold front !

There is only a slight chance of seeing a shower today but our chances increase for Saturday and Sunday afternoons as a cool front pushes our way. By Sunday night the front should have passed south of the area resultinig in drier and less humid conditions for the beginning of next week. A new tropical disturbance between South American and the coast of Africa bears watching! We will keep you posted ! Rex

Afternoon weather update!

A few showers and an isolated thunderstorm could devlop over the area by this afternoon so the rain chances have been upped to 40%. Tropical Storm Danny will not be much of a player in our weather as it is expected to remain well east of the gulf. A new disturbance near the African coast will have to be watched as it moves further west into the Atlantic. Rex

Another front on the way !

Yet another cold front will move into our area by the weekend. This will result in a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday-but the chances are only around 40%. After the frontal passage more unseasonably cooler and drier weather will arrive for Sunday into early next week. Danny is NOT a threat to our area !

Danny forms !

Tropical Storm Danny has formed in the Atlantic but will not pose a threat to the Gulf coastal area. It may brush the outer banks of the Carolinas and or New England but most likely will remain at sea. Rex

Another dry and warm day !

We are going to have another dry and almost hot day here in the Pine Belt with highs around 90. Mostly clear tonight with lows again in the 60s. A slight chance for a shower or two for Thursday and Friday with highs around the 88-90 degree range and lows in the upper 60s. A slightly better chance for showers on Saturday but the chances aren't that great. Another cool front will move through the area by Sunday resulting in ending rain chances and drier and cooler conditions for the begining of next week. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will be in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Danny may form in the Atlantic today but will pose no theat to the Gulf coastal area. Rex