Twin States Weather Blog

Rain Chances This Week:

* In a bit early now since we start Good Morning Meridian: Early Edition this morning at 5:30 AM. Haven't really put my forecast package together yet... just skimming over the model data (mostly last night's run of the GFS models). Looks to be a dry day here in the Twin States on this Monday at least during the day.

* Rain Chances: The GFS is hinting at a chance of showers tonight across the area. Models take a weak shortwave over Northern Mississippi and Northern Alabama tomorrow which may be close enought to squeeze out a slight chance of some rain (mostly north of US 80 and to be honest probably well north of MS 16) The GFS run keeps scattered showers north of I-20 later in the day and overnight.

* The best rain chance comes late Wednesday night and into Thursday as the high weakens its hold over the Twin States in the Atlantic. Big storm taking shape over the South Plains will make its way toward Mississippi and Alabama. The data (about 78 hours out) shows a decent round of thunderstorms moving into the area. I will say looking at some of the other models, looks like we may deal with some strong to severe storms. The model tends to hint at over 1.00" of rain which is not a bad thing as we are in need of the rain.

* Past the storm system this week it looks like we transition back into our continued warm and dry pattern. The only next decent rain chance showing on the long range models come into early May... which I will say is way out in "voodoo land."

* Don't forget the SKYWARN class at LEMA tonight here in Meridian at 7:00 PM. Scan down the blog for more on the class.

* See you a bit earlier at 5:30 AM and have a great week...

Labels: Forecast Discussion

posted by Chris Whited @ 3:20 AM