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Sunday, September 7, 2008
WBRZ: Tracking Gustav

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Weather Discussion

  • By CHRIS STEVENS

Short Term Forecast

Once again we are waking up to sunshine and comfortable temperatures, but like the last three days it will turn stormy in the afternoon.  The weather pattern hasn’t changed at all since Wednesday so we can expect more of the same.  An upper level trough over the Western Gulf of Mexico will trigger showers and thunderstorms later today.  Meanwhile an area of high pressure to our east will create southerly winds over South Louisiana and that will help push those storms inland.  Like the last few days, I’m expecting a severe weather outbreak, but we could see a few strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon.  All of the same elements will remain in place tomorrow so look for a repeat performance of today’s weather.

Long Term Forecast

On Sunday the weather pattern will shift but it will only have a minor effect on our forecast.  The upper level trough responsible for this week’s stormy weather will drift off toward the Great Lakes .  Meanwhile a cold front will stall out near the Louisiana Arkansas border.  This will trigger more afternoon showers and thunderstorms Sunday through the middle of next week, but the wet weather will be a little less widespread.  Temperatures will hold steady over the next seven days with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and lows in the lower 70s.

Lightning Safety Week

This week, June 22-28th, is Lightning Safety Week!  Always remember this saying, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"  For more very important information in Lightning Safety, click here. 

Tropics

The weather remains quiet throughout the Tropical Atlantic, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico and tropical storm formation is not expected over the next 48 hours.

 


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