Today:
Morning temperatures start in the low 60s, gradually rising into the low 70s by the afternoon. After this, temperatures return to the low 60s. Expect winds around 5-10 mph and clear, sunny skies!
Tonight:
The low temperature for this evening will be in the low 50s, with light and variable winds..
Thursday:
Be sure to grab a coat on your way to class this morning! Temperatures will start in the low-to-mid 50s, and increase in the afternoon to a daytime high in the high 60s. Around the evening, temperatures dip back into the low 50s again. Otherwise we should expect another beautiful day with clear skies and winds at around 5 mph.
Looking Ahead:
Cooler temperatures and clear, dry skies will be the main focus for the rest of the week. With these dry, cloud-free conditions, be sure to get outside if you get the chance!
Discussion:
What is bringing us this long-awaited fall weather? Hurricane Imelda has completely moved away from the coast and high-pressure has dominated our region, which will stay true for the next couple of days. This high-pressure came from the north, and advected, or moved, cooler air with it, explaining the cooldown in temperatures we will be feeling.
Via www.tropicaltidbits.com
Here is the high-pressure system moving down into our area circled in pink, coming from a region with generally colder temperatures than those of which we have been feeling recently.
In terms of the dry weather we will have, high-pressure is associated with areas of sinking air. This enforces a stable atmospheric environment, which inhibits convection that could lead to rain/storms.
That’s all for today. Have a great day, Terps!
- Writer: Anjali Vidyasagar
- Editor: Morgan Peterson
Photo via Anjali Vidyasagar