Middle of August heat continues this week with highs each afternoon forecast to reach the upper 90s to 100-degrees. While not unheard of, these forecast temperatures are slightly warmer than the climatological normal value of 96-degrees. Very low chances for rain are in the forecast tomorrow and Wednesday, and it's possible more are added alter this week, to account for the possibility of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms during the afternoons. Generally speaking, severe weather is not expected, but heavy rain, lightning, and stronger winds gusts will be possible and are hazardous. In the long-range, the Climate Prediction Center 8-14 day outlooks for temperatures and precipitation place East Texas in an area trending warmer and drier than normal for the 18 through 24 of August. Additionally, their 8-14 hazards outlook outlines a risk for drought onset in areas of East Texas where 30-day precipitation totals are running 2 or more inches below normal.
Today in weather history... On August 10, 2020, one of the worst derechos in US history ravaged the Midwest. The MCS carved a path from eastern Nebraska to Michigan over the course of ~11 hours. Winds as high as 140 mph produced substantial crop and structural damage throughout Iowa and Illinois. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.
Also on today's show, new details on continued wildfires and severe weather across the country. Additionally, we'll hear about how some weather apps are impacting businesses in tourism driven areas. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day showing Saharan dust drifting over the eastern Atlantic Ocean last week, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.
