6/8 – Night Rob’s “Heat AND T-Storms Tomorrow” Wednesday Evening Forecast

As expected, more areas reached a heat index of 100 or more this Wednesday afternoon. High pressure over the central gulf into Texas continues to keep thunderstorms at bay, but not for long. The heat looks like it will peak on Thursday, with real-feels near 105 in spots. We’ll also have a legit chance (30%) of some thunderstorms in the afternoon/evening. Expect a similar day Friday. Overnight lows will continue to be quite elevated, bottoming out in the upper 70s for most.

A surface front will approach the area Saturday, with perhaps the best chance (40%) of widespread storms, but based on recent model runs will likely get stalled before it reaches the coast, which is the usual case for this time of year. Sunday is more of an isolated risk, with chances around 20-30% in the afternoon hours. Temperatures will continue to be hot, in the low to mid 90s, through the extended period. Depending on how much convection we see both Saturday and Sunday may affect how high temperatures will get. Heat index values will remain around 100 or so through Saturday.

Whatever cooling we get from the weekend front will be minimal, with overnight lows maybe dropping to the lower 70s Saturday night. As the front washes out, a hot, humid flow will re-establish dominance almost immediately, with potential for even hotter temps early next week.