Hot & Humid…Storms Late?

A strong upper level ridge of high pressure over Mexico will stand strong for the next 2-3 days at least. A weak disturbance will rotate around the north side of the upper ridge to bring North Texas a chance for strong to severe storms late this evening and tonight. 

Here is the Storm Prediction Center’s Day 1 severe weather outlook for today and tonight.

Severe Storm Outlook

Notice how most of the action should be just to the NW of the DFW area. But we are close enough that we should watch the weather closely for storms that could produce large hail and damaging winds.

Most of us won’t see a drop of rain, but with highs in the mid 90′s and dewpoints in the 60′s today, the juice and heat energy is there to feed storms that can get started. I think most of the storms will be late after 9pm.

After today..the ridge strengthens a bit and a weak cap will develop over much of North Texas, and storm chances will be much lower Tuesday. But Wednesday could be an interesting day as another disturbance and cool front enter the picture.

Have to say, this is the first time since leaving the station that I’ve put together a forecast. Didn’t realize how much I missed it.

I’ll try and do this more often. Have a great day everyone!

Kristine