ELEVATED FIRE DANGER WITH GUSTY WIND & SUNSHINE
Behind yesterday’s cold front, we will trend a little cooler today. We started off with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. We’ll climbe to the 50s and 60s for lunch time temps. And forecast highs today will be seasonal, upper 50s to low and mid 60s.
Let’s talk about that wind.
So far this early spring season, I feel like the wind continues to be stronger than years past. But, it is what it is. And today that wind will blow again. Now, it won’t be as strong as yesterday, but we are still looking at wind gusts of 20-30 mph.
Enjoy your Wednesday!
SMOOTH SAILING UNTIL SUNDAY
Alright, let’s talk about Sunday’s storm system.
As of now, the Storm Prediction Center has a 15% risk for Sunday into Monday morning. What does that mean? It means in the area shaded in yellow, there is a chance for severe storms within 25 miles at any given point.
So, you’re saying we have a chance?
Yes… but remember, it’s only Wednesday. Let’s watch this play out together. I will tell you that the dew points will climb into the 50s and 60s. That’s fuel for the storms, really anything over 55 degrees. The thunderstorm potential is displaying CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy). That’s just a big word for bouyancy. All these elements along with a surface cold front will spark off that threat for severe storms.
Things will change, so make sure to check back in before Sunday!
7 DAY FORECAST
ABOVE AND BEYOND THE 7 DAY FORECAST
Looking past the 7 Day Forecast, the Climate Prediction Center has issues a forecast based on probabilities.
These maps don’t show you how far above or below, but rather an idea of how strong the signal is.
