Summer Heat, Summer Storms...

Good Morning!

Enough time to squeeze out a quick look at what should transpire the next few days here.  Let's dive into it.

HOT AND STEAMY TODAY:  With readings already touching 80 in most spots in the blog area and dewpoint values well into the 60's it's going to feel plenty steamy!  Heat index values are already reaching into the middle 80's, and I wouldn't be shocked to see them get into the lower 90's this afternoon as the heat of the day sets in!  I predicted 91 as the high today in yesterday's post, and the forecast computers are coming in at 88 for today.  I'm going to go with 90 for today's high in Jackson.  All of the heat and humidity will bring some changes today and tonight as we get...

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ON THE MOVE:  The Storm Prediction Center has put in a "slight" risk for severe weather just to the west of the core blog area, impacting west Michigan and points further southwest.  Here's a look at that map:

The good news is this doesn't much look like a tornado-based threat.  This will be a likely be a damaging wind and hail event.  Things should start to develop after about 2 PM, as we get into the heat of the day.  It should continue into the nighttime hours, as cooler weather moves in behind these storms.

LOOKING AHEAD:  Much cooler for midweek, carrying all the way into just about the weekend, with thermometers in the area giving up almost 15 degrees.  After today and perhaps early tomorrow, sunshine with readings in the mid to upper 70's are on tap, with the next real shot at rain coming later Saturday and into Sunday.

Here's the forecast for Jackson and vicinity:

Today - Sunny to start, increasing PM clouds, showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 PM.  Some of these may bring strong wind or small hail.  High 90.  Wind SSE 9-18 MPH.

Tonight - Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue through about midnight, then clearing and cooler, lows roll back to 61.  Wind WNW 5-10 MPH.

Wednesday - Clearing skies, much cooler, high 75, wind NW 5-10 MPH.

Thursday - Sunny and seasonably mild, high 77.

Friday - More sun, a touch warmer, high 80.

Saturday - Increasing clouds, a few widely spaced showers possible in the afternoon, high 82.

There's a look at the forecast, I hope you have a great day!  Blessings.