Surprise Storms Reach Parts Of South Shore.

There has been little change to the upper pattern that keeps the storm track just to our north.  However, several heavy storms that were over north LA/MS this morning did hold together as they journeyed to the SE.  In fact , the SPC issued a Severe T-Storm Watch that included parts of the South Shore.

The op satellite view was from after daybreak when you could see the shadows (dark areas) created by the taller T-Storms. The radar views are from 2,3 & 4 PM as those storms marched across Lake P.    They quickly dissipated leaving clear skies by 5 PM.

Most of the Great Lakes & Northeast remain well below normal/average as upper low dominate most of the country.

I just don't see the upper high down over the Gulf & Mexico building over us as NWS indicates.  In fact, they have issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Friday.

As long as we have such brisk winds, I don't see where this heat feels that bad.  Take away the winds & increase the temps to 97-100, sure, but that is not happening the past few days.  Remember, that is only my opinion and we all deal with heat differently.

I agree with the less hot temperatures for next week, but that should mean we have higher rain coverage.  Again, the 7 day in the summer is almost useless.  Finally,

NHC is ignoring the GFS once again developing a system coming out of the Caribbean for late next week.  Instead they are focusing on where water temperatures are way above average out in the Tropical Atlantic.  Models suggest a wave coming off of Africa will become organized become our next named storms.  So far out with nothing there yet?  C'mon, don't make us worry.  Stay tuned!