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While there is no significant rain opportunity in sight, we can promise a refreshing change to much cooler weather by Friday and the weekend. That is something to look forward to…
TODAY AND TOMORROW: Still like summer. Afternoon highs in the 88 to 92 degree range with a partly sunny sky. A weakening surface cold front will bring only a chance of isolated showers and storms tomorrow; the best dynamic support will remain well to the north, and moisture is limited. If you are lucky you might see a shower, but most neighborhoods will stay dry.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY: Not quite as warm, but still pretty toasty for October. Highs in the low to mid 80s with a good supply of sunshine and no rain.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: A deep upper trough forms over the eastern U.S., and will bring in some really nice continental air. Highs generally in the 70s, lows mostly in the 50s. Colder valleys should start the day in the 40s over the weekend, however. The GFS is printing 51 for Birmingham early Saturday; you have to figure places like Pinson and Valley Head will be down in the mid 40s. Bring it on….
LONG RANGE: Keep in mind October is typically our driest month of the year, and long dry periods are very normal this time of the year. Still no sign of any major rain event through October 23, and the rain deficit will only grow larger. The 00Z GFS does show a major upper trough sweeping into the plains states around October 23, which could bring a good rain or storm event in here around October 24-25, but that is all voodoo at this point.
TROPICS: Disturbed weather across the Northwest Caribbean has some potential to develop into a tropical depression today or tomorrow, but the proximity to Belize and Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula will probably prevent this from becoming a major system in the short term.
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