4/5 – Rob Knight’s “Calming Conditions” Afternoon Forecast

The threat for severe weather and flash flooding has diminish by isolated showers and even a few late afternoon t-storms. Tonight will bring a lull in activity until another system moves across the area Wednesday afternoon/evening. This strong cold front to progress southeastward across the lower MS Valley bringing another threat for severity…a low-end threat Wednesday afternoon/evening. ..with the best dynamics to the west. If any storms develop, forecast soundings show a moderately unstable environment with mid-level dry air that support locally damaging downbursts.

High-pressure will move in Thursday providing for lovely conditions through the weekend. Temperatures will show a significant drop off from highs in the low 80s Wednesday, to around 70 degrees Thursday. The cooler/drier air mass will slowly modify into the weekend.