High's topped out in the middle 90's today as the early morning clouds gave way to sunny skies scattered with small cumulus clouds. I felt fairly confident in my forecast this morning as I believed we would remain mostly dry today and throughout the week...
Well you can't win em all... As I type this, rain is beginning to form puddles outside. I failed to consider the option of a shortwave sliding through and sparking convection during the afternoon. Summertime thunderstorms are like firecrackers, once one develops, another storm forms from the previous one...it's a cycle fueled by surface moisture and daytime heating. There are several days that the heating and moisture are present, but no "spark" to ignite the first storm that initiates the others . Nonetheless, it appears that the eastern side of our area (Eastern Fayette and Marion Counties) will receive the bulk of the rain today with Fayette County getting the most coverage of the three. Any ground reports of rainfall totals will be appreciated. Feel free to call or e-mail as well with reports or questions.
Scott
205-270-2674
psr35@msstate.edu
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