Highlights:
- Several storms to track
- Mid week thunder
- Mild pattern continues through the period
Hard to believe Christmas week is here! Unfortunately for travelers, we’re looking at a very active stretch of weather through (and beyond) the Christmas holiday.
We’re opening the short work week with rain falling across the state this morning. Steady rains will taper to showers late morning into the afternoon before drier air invades the region for a quiet Tuesday.
Storm system number 2 blows into town Wednesday and we’re a bit concerned a strong to severe storm may even be possible around these parts Wednesday. Damaging straight line winds are of greatest concern. Despite the rain, a strong southerly flow will pull abnormally warm and moist air north, helping add to the ingredients for mid week storms.
Our mid week storm will swing a cold front through here Wednesday night, setting the stage for calmer and cooler (but still above normal) weather Christmas Eve – Christmas Day. As moisture returns, we’ll forecast a mostly cloudy Christmas with showers/ drizzle possibly developing as early as Christmas evening.
Another complex storm system will be with us for the weekend, but the specifics with this system are still up in the air and will require fine tuning as we draw closer. Heavy rain appears to be the biggest threat from this distance. Get the idea that we’re looking at an incredibly busy time of things? 🙂