Thursday, July 12, 2007

Weekend Outlook

What a start Thursday morning! As expected, temperatures dropped into the lower 60s which allowed us to have a break from the oppresive heat and humidity that is typical for this time of year. Here is a sample of some low temperatures from around the region:
Robbinsville, NC: 57
Crossville, TN: 58
Murphy, NC: 59
Dalton, GA: 62
Ft Payne, AL: 64
(Newfound Gap TN/NC border 5000ft: 52)
We should have another nice morning Friday as temperatures once again dip to the 50s on the mountain tops and low/mid 60s in the vallies. Clouds should continue to stream in through Friday morning. We should see the return of some scattered showers late Friday morning and through the afternoon, but this should be a quick rainfall event. For the upcoming weekend, expect a return to a typical July pattern. This means higher humidity and a daily chance of mainly afternoon t-showers (especially Sunday). Afternoon highs should return to near 90 and muggier mornings near 70 degrees. An unsettled weather pattern should be in place for next week which means that we can expect a hot and humid pattern with a daily round of t-showers.

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