Weekly Highlights August 3rd to 9th

This week the eastern part of the US will see some nicer temps with less humidity, and the smoke from the Canadian wildfires will continue to makes its way down to the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast. Sunday, severe weather look to develop out across the Southern Plains. Those storms look to bring some heavy rains, hail, gusty conditions, and a tornado can’t be ruled out. Tuesday into Wednesday and Friday into Saturday in the High Plains into the Upper Great Lakes, will see some severe storms yet again this week. Dew point temps will be in the 60’s and 70’s in the area so tornadoes will be possible throughout the week with these storms, as well as, gusty conditions and hail. This week the Southeast will see daily chances of showers and thunderstorms. Some of those storms could become severe throughout the week and on Wednesday. Certain areas in the Southeast could see several inches of rain, where localized flooding will be a concern this week. The low-pressure system off the Eastern Seaboard doesn’t look to fully develop, and if it does get its act together it will likely move out into the Atlantic and not affect any portion of the Eastern Seaboard. 

Smoke and hazy conditions will continue this week in parts of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, and Texas. The Canadian wildfires continue to rage and the smoke this week will continue to get into the atmosphere. To make matters worse, wildfires in the West continue to burn and increase which doesn’t help the air quality for much of the US. The West this week will see more hot and dry conditions, as the eastern part of the US still enjoys some cooler temps and lower humidity. To end the week some warmer temps do come back for areas in the Plains and Midwest, where temps could get into the 90’s.

By Matt K.

Meteorologist In-Training