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Rain through midweek

An area of low pressure to the southwest will continue to move slowly towards the area today. Ahead of the storm, southerly flow has brought deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico northward. The presence of this moisture will combine with the storm to bring showers and thunderstorms to the state.

Expect several rounds of rainfall, heavy at times through tomorrow night. Rainfall totals of 1-3″ will be possible across the state, with the highest totals just west of the metro area.

By Billy DePriest Monday, May 14, 2012Forecast

Sunny and mild today, rainy weekend on tap

Today will be sunny and mild, with highs into the mid 70s. A cold front will approach from the west, reaching the state tomorrow. Ahead of the front, showers and thunderstorms will develop and move through the state tomorrow.

The front will stall along the coast as an area of low pressure moves northward along the coast. At this time, it appears the low will track close enough to the area to bring locally heavy rainfall, especially for the eastern part of the state on Sunday and into Monday.

By Billy DePriest Friday, April 20, 2012Forecast

Decreasing clouds today

After a foggy start, high pressure will continue to move into the region today allowing for clearing skies and sunshine by this afternoon. Highs today will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.

A low pressure system and cold front will approach the area tomorrow, enhancing southerly flow and allowing temperatures to warm into the mid 70s under mostly sunny skies.

Clouds increase Friday night as the front nears, and scattered showers and thunderstorms will affect the state on Saturday. Latest model trends have the front clearing the area Saturday night causing the low pressure system that forms along it to track east of the area, decreasing the threat of heavy rain on Sunday and Monday. If this scenario plays out, there would still be a slight chance of rain, and it would be much lighter.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, April 19, 2012Forecast

Showers today, heavier rain still possible this weekend

Showers associated with an area of low pressure are moving into the area from the southwest. Expect light rain to continue off and on through the day and into tonight. Highs today will be in the low 60s under cloudy skies.

Skies clear tomorrow, as high pressure builds in from the north. Expect temperatures to reach the upper 60s to near 70 under mostly sunny skies.

High pressure moves off the coast on Friday, allowing southerly flow to increase, driving temperatures back up into the mid to upper 70s under sunny skies. Clouds increase Friday night as another, a cold front and larger storm system moves in for the weekend.

By Billy DePriest Wednesday, April 18, 2012Forecast

Cooler stretch… rainy weekend on tap

A weak cold front will cross the state this morning, bringing in cooler air tomorrow and Thursday. Highs today will manage to get into the mid 70s under mostly sunny skies.

The front will stall just to our south tomorrow, as low pressure forms over the Carolinas. This will bring a chance of showers to the area tomorrow and tomorrow night. With extensive clouds and northeasterly flow, highs tomorrow will struggle into the low 60s.