6/19 – The Chief’s “Atmosphere Drying Out” Wednesday Morning Forecast
Strong high pressure is centered over Pennsylvania extending southwestward to Mississippi and Alabama. Potential Tropical Cyclone One (PTC 1) continues over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico and the Bay of Campeche. An upper weakness extends from northwest Ontario to the Pacific Northwest.
The pressure gradient between the Bermuda high and the system in the southwest Gulf continues to produce breezy to windy conditions, mainly over the coastal waters. Similar to yesterday, winds to pick up by mid-morning along the Mississippi coast, with a WIND ADVISORY in effect though this evening. Winds should relax somewhat beyond sunset and be a bit weaker on Thursday.
The high pressure to the northeast will gradually shift south and southwestward toward the area, and be centered over Kentucky by Thursday afternoon. This will gradually bring more dry air into the area, especially to the north of the Interstate 10/12 corridors. Expect a few showers this morning moving to the NW, other very dry conditions into the 1st weekend of summer.
