12:52AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 4)…
A lot to cover because in comparison to recent weather, it’s an action-packed 5 days ahead. Now a word of caution: Don’t misread what I say here. My approach is always to take a step back and see what I am most certain of, explain it as best I can, and separate that from what I’m not sure of and lay out the scenarios or tell you what I think is most likely to happen regarding that. I’m also not going to hide from the fact that this week’s pattern is far different than what I was calling for during last week for this week. But that’s weather. A couple missed details and your entire medium range forecast is finished. But this is why we update this blog every day. Things change sometimes, and this time they did. So enough primer. Let’s get to the actual paint job then see what may need another coat or 2 later. A cold front will settle southeastward across southern New England during today, creating its own lift as it pushes a warm and muggy air mass out of the region. This lift will be enhanced today by a low pressure area moving up from the Mid Atlantic into southern New England just ahead of the front, and finally linking up with it before exiting. This low will send some downpours through the region during the morning and midday with a few additional downpours possibly trailing behind the departing low later. I think this moves quickly enough that the most common rain amounts will be in the 1 to 2 inch range. Spotty higher amounts are possible, especially northwest of Boston during the morning and possibly over far southeastern MA later in the day as the front finally makes it to that area. And then comes a bit of a break as the front sits offshore and high pressure builds across southeastern Canada. This high will be rather large and sprawling, not close enough to push it’s clear, dry air in, but enough to create a moderate to strong north to northeast air flow across all of New England Thursday and Friday. The impact from this will be large waves and rough surf along the coast, especially north-facing and east-facing shores, where coastal flooding is possible during high tide times. Additionally, it appears that the front that comes through today and sits offshore through Thursday may bend back westward across the region during Friday, sending more rain into the region from east to west. It may move far enough westward to leave us in a lull for much of Saturday. All the while the high will continue to be stretched out to the north of the region and he wind will turn more easterly on Saturday. Now, while all of this is going on, we’ll be keeping an eye on Joaquin, a tropical storm as of this writing but forecast to become a category 1 to 2 hurricane as it mills around east of the Bahamas through Thursday. It’s what happens with it after that which is the big question. The scenarios are wide-ranging, but I can see the most likely one at this time being one in which the storm is drawn northward starting on Friday and continuing through early Sunday before it takes a turn to the northwest and possibly makes a landfall later Sunday somewhere in the Middle Atlantic. It is important to note and remember that this is just one scenario, the one I feel is most likely, but far from a certainty. A set-up like this would send an area of significant rain northward into southern New England later Sunday. Though we would not see the strongest winds from the actual storm in this scenario, with high pressure still holding on to the north, there would be some significant wind between it and the storm system. So now to simplify all this into a detailed forecast…
TODAY: Cloudy. Numerous to widespread showers in the morning becoming numerous to scattered during the afternoon. Some heavy rain. Chance of thunder with some of the downpours. Humid. Temperatures steady in the 60s may fall into the 50s west and north of Boston by late. Wind S to SW 10-20 MPH shifting to N from west to east across the region.
TONIGHT: Cloudy. A few showers. Areas of fog. Lows 50-55. Wind N 10-20 MPH with higher gusts.
THURSDAY: Cloudy. Patchy drizzle. Areas of fog. Highs 55-60. Wind N 15-25 MPH with higher gusts.
FRIDAY: Overcast. Periods of rain. Temperatures in the 50s. Gusty NE wind.
SATURDAY: Mainly cloudy. Slight risk of showers and patchy drizzle. Temperatures rise into the 60s. Gusty E wind.
SUNDAY: Cloudy. Rain arrives south to north, may become heavy late. Temperatures in the 60s. Windy.

DAYS 6-10 (OCTOBER 5-9)…
Based on current thinking, the remains of Joaquin in the form of broad low pressure would track northeastward from the northern Mid Atlantic through New England with additional showers and wind Monday October 5, diminishing as the low exits Tuesday October 6, followed by dry and breezy weather October 7-8 with a warm up by October 9.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 10-14)…
Showers possible early in the period followed by a return to dry weather. Temperatures near to above normal.

7:28AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3)…
A big change the next several days from what we have been seeing. I struggled with this forecast because some of the scenarios on the computer models were shown similarly during the dry stretch and of course they did not pan out. But this time at the very least we’re going to be much wetter for the remainder of this week than we were during much of the month of September. First we have a cold front slowly pushing eastward today with scattered showers around, but heavier activity developing tonight as tropical moisture streams north northeastward along the front as it passes.This front will barely get offshore Wednesday and then may eventually come back westward somewhat later in the week. For now it looks like the heaviest rainfall will occur Wednesday with just periods of showers or rain Thursday and Friday. Everything may push westward enough Saturday to take us out of the main rain threat for that day. All the while we’ll be watching Tropical Storm Joaquin which will mill around off the East Coast and eventually start moving northward. Its eventual track is still somewhat in question…
TODAY: Areas of fog and drizzle morning. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Humid. Highs in the 70s. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Cloudy. Showers becoming more likely and locally heavy. Humid. Lows in the 60s. Wind S to SE 5-15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy. Widespread showers/rain, heavy at times. Chance of thunder. Local flooding probable. Areas of fog. Humid. Temperatures steady in the 60s. Wind variable 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: Periods of rain. Lows 45-55. Highs 55-65.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of shower. Lows in the 50s. Highs 65-75.

DAYS 6-10 (OCTOBER 4-8)…
Best guess is that Joaquin ends up tracking into the northern Mid Atlantic about Sunday and sending an area of significant rain northward into southern New England along with some wind. The remainder of the period should be drier with temperatures near to above normal

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 9-13)…
Back to the pattern of below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures.

7:19AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 2)…
High pressure finally slips off to the south and east through Tuesday as a cold front approaches form the west. At the same time a tropical depression has formed over the western Atlantic, east of the East Coast of the US, and will send some moisture into the Northeast via a frontal system that will be moving in from the west. The timing may be just so that we get some beneficial rain Tuesday night and Wednesday from this combination. After this it should move offshore just enough for a cooler and windy start to October.
TODAY: Mostly to partly sunny. Chance of a few showers in southeastern MA and RI this afternoon. Highs in the 70s. More humid. Wind light variable early then SW increasing to 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Humid. Lows in the 60s. Wind SW to S 5-15 MPH.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers during the day becoming more likely evening and night. Humid. Highs in the 70s. Wind S 10-20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 70s.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Temperatures fall into the 50s.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Highs in the 50s.

DAYS 6-10 (OCTOBER 3-7)…
Dry October 3, wet October 4 as another low arrives, and also on the cool side. Drier and eventually milder October 5-7.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 8-12)…
A few episodes of showers mid to late period. Temperatures near to above normal.

8:23AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 1)…
Not a whole lot of change to the previous forecast. A great day today and a decent night to view a total lunar eclipse tonight which begins at 9:07PM and ends at 12:27AM (Monday) with totality beginning at 10:11PM and ending at 11:23PM. This is also being termed a “Super Moon Eclipse” because the moon is as close to the Earth as it gets all year (technical term is Perigee) and will appear slightly larger than average, and also a “blood moon” as the moon will not blacken out of view but appear a darker red during totality. Moisture from the south Monday and a cold front from the west Tuesday to early Wednesday may produce a few shower episodes but not looking for beneficial rainfall.
High pressure presses toward the region from the west Wednesday, with cooler and drier weather into Thursday, but still not sure how much complete clearing there will be as clouds may hang around with the front not far offshore. So far expecting any additional rain to occur over the ocean.
TODAY: Sunshine. Highs around 70. Wind light SE to S.
TONIGHT: Mainly clear with a few high clouds evening then increasing cloudiness overnight. Eclipsed moon will be visible (see above). Lows in the 50s. Wind S up to 10 MPH.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Spotty light showers. Highs in the 70s. Wind S to variable up to 10 MPH.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of showers. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Lows 45-55. Highs in the 60s.
THURSDAY: Partly sunny. Lows in the 40s. Highs in the 60s.

DAYS 6-10 (OCTOBER 2-6)…
Cool and breezy with lots of clouds October 2 but rain should remain offshore. Still may need to watch low pressure offshore October 3-4 but leaning toward a dry scenario for this area over the weekend. Fair and warming up October 5-6.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 7-11)…
Look for showers and mild conditions early in the period, briefly cooler with dry weather returning mid period, then a warming trend later in the period with continued mainly dry weather.

8:30AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 26-30)…
This portion of the forecast is brought to you by the final 5 days of September! And during these 5 days we will see a little variety but the continuation of a dry weather pattern. High pressure dominates the weekend with stellar conditions and even though low pressure starts to spread some high, thin clouds into southern New England on Sunday night I am optimistic that the sky will remain clear enough for a good to excellent view of the total lunar eclipse which begins at 9:07PM and ends at 12:27AM (Monday) with totality beginning at 10:11PM into the 11PM hour. This is also being termed a “Super Moon Eclipse” because the moon is as close to the Earth as it gets all year and will appear slightly larger than average, and also a “blood moon” as the moon will not blacken out of view but appear a darker red during totality. After graciously waiting until the celestial event concludes, cloudiness will advance ahead of low pressure to the south of the region, which will track northeastward and pass well southeast of the area by early Tuesday. Though this system may toss some shower activity into parts of southern New England, it will be light, spotty, and non-beneficial. A cold front, which on earlier forecasts I had timed for Wednesday, appears that it will make haste enough to pass through late Tuesday, preceded by warm air and a slight risk of showers. This system will also not be a beneficial rain-maker. High pressure presses toward the region from the west Wednesday, with cooler and drier weather.
TODAY: Sunshine and a few high clouds. Highs in the 60s. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Mainly clear with a bright nearly-full moon. Lows in the 40s. Wind light E.
SUNDAY: Sunshine and a few high clouds. Highs in the 70s. Wind light SE to S.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear with a few high clouds evening then increasing cloudiness overnight. Eclipsed moon will be visible (see above). Lows in the 50s. Wind S up to 10 MPH.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Spotty light showers. Highs in the 70s. Wind S to variable up to 10 MPH.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Chance of showers. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 45-55. Highs in the 60s.

DAYS 6-10 (OCTOBER 1-5)…
As October arrives, a cooler shot of air is expected the first few days. Low pressure forming on a front offshore will likely be close enough for some cloudiness October 1-2 and possibly a cool, gusty wind on October 2 and even into October 3 as the low moves away and high pressure builds in. High pressure will build overhead then to the east with fair and warming weather October 4-5.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 6-10)…
Look for showers and mild conditions early in the period, briefly cooler with dry weather returning mid period, then a warming trend later in the period with continued mainly dry weather.

7:19AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 25-29)…
High pressure dominates the next 3 days with very nice weather. Will write soon on the down side to the dry weather as well as the upcoming lunar eclipse. Low pressure to the south will push some cloudiness into the region by Monday and perhaps some shower activity Monday night and part of Tuesday.
TODAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 64-72. Wind NE 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Lows 43-50. Diminishing NE wind.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the 60s. Wind light E.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the 40s. Highs 65-73.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 50s. Highs in the 60s.
TUESDAY: Variably cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the 50s. Highs in the 60s.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 4)…
Cold front approaches from the west September 30 which will be a warmer day with a shower threat. Uncertainty for the first several days of October as the front slows offshore and low pressure tries to form to the south. Not expecting a whole lot of rain during this period but the amount of sunshine each day is in question this far in advance. Temperatures during this period will run near to above normal.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 5-9)…
Overall pattern will remain drier and warmer than normal but a couple shower episodes and air mass changes are likely.

7:34AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 24-28)…
Cold front quietly slips north to south through the region today and this evening bringing some clouds, but no threat of any rain. High pressure builds out of Canada again Friday through the weekend with dry weather. Low pressure to the south may push some cloudiness into the region by Monday, but for now it appears all rain with this system will stay south at least through that time.
TODAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 70-77. Wind NW shifting to NE 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Lows 45-53. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 64-72. wind NE 5-15 MPH.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 39-47. Highs in the 60s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the 40s. Highs 65-73.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 50s. Highs in the 60s.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3)…
Low pressure from the south still may bring some showers into the region September 29 before a cold front from the west brings a shower threat September 30. High pressure builds in with dry and cooler weather for the early days of October, but there is some uncertainty in timing and if another system will try to come along sometime these days.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 4-8)…
Overall pattern will remain drier and warmer than normal.

7:28AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 23-27)…
One high pressure area today gives way to a new one from the north Friday into the weekend, with only a weak cold front passing by on Thursday between the two of them, noticeable only by a few clouds and a wind shift. We’ll be talking more soon about the expected sky conditions for a total lunar eclipse on Sunday night.
TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 68-75. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 46-53. Wind light NW.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Highs 70-77. Wind NW shifting to NE 5-15 MPH, higher gusts.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 45-53. Highs 64-72.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 39-47. Highs in the 60s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the 40s. Highs 65-73.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 2)…
Low pressure from the south may get close enough for cloudiness later September 28 and possibly some wet weather September 29, but this is uncertain. Cold front from the west may bring a few showers September 30. High pressure builds in with dry and cooler weather to start October, based on current timing.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 3-7)…
A system brings a shower risk early to mid period then back to dry weather. Temperatures mostly above normal.

7:20AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 22-26)…
No significant changes to previous discussion.
TODAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs 65-72. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Decreasing clouds. Lows 45-52. Wind NE 5-10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 68-75. Wind N 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows 48-55. Highs 67-74.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows 46-53. Highs 65-72.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 43-51. Highs in the 60s.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 1)…
High pressure hangs on early period, may get pushed northward mid period by low pressure to the south but still leaning toward dry weather, then high pressure re-strengthens and moves southward over the region later in the period. Temperatures near to above normal.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 2-6)…
High pressure gives way a little bit to some disturbances with a slightly better risk of showers at times. Temperatures near to above normal.

2:04AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 21-25)…
Other than low pressure to the south getting close enough for some cloudiness Tuesday, high pressure will be in control of the weather during this period. It will be on the cooler side to start the week as the first high builds down from Canada, warmer midweek as the high settles more to the south, then cooler again to end the work week as a dry front passes and opens the door for another high from Canada.
TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 66-73. Wind N to NE 5-15 MPH with higher gusts.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 46-53. Wind NE 5-15 MPH.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs 65-72. Wind E 10-20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 45-52. Highs 68-75.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows 48-55. Highs 70-78.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows 46-53. Highs 65-72.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 26-30)…
High pressure moves down from the north then builds over the region, finally sinking to the south later in the period as the cycle repeats with a new high in Canada ready to move in by period’s end. Cool nights and mild days will dominate the early part of the period followed by a warming trend.

DAYS 11-15 (OCTOBER 1-5)…
Yet another high builds in with more dry weather for the first few days of the period then finally a risk of some shower activity later in the period. Temperatures near to mostly above normal.

9:32AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 20-24)…
A cold front is exiting southeastern New England via Cape Cod this morning where clouds and a few sprinkles will linger into midday before departing. This front has already moved through the rest of the region earlier in the morning with some light showers and now sunshine and passing fair weather clouds will dominate the rest of the day along with a cooler breeze but still mild but much drier air. Refreshing air will be dominant through Monday as high pressure builds down from Canada, then gives way a little to low pressure south of the region Tuesday. At this time I’m just expecting some cloudiness at that time with most if not all rain from the low to the south remaining offshore and then moving away to the east on Wednesday as another high builds in. This high will then sink to the south on Thursday which will turn out to be a warmer day. The earlier ideas of low pressure trying to make one more run northward are being abandoned as it looks like the high will indeed win out.
TODAY: Clouds and sprinkles linger Cape Cod into midday otherwise sunshine and passing clouds elsewhere. Highs in the 70s. Wind N 5-15 MPH with higher gusts.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 45-53, coolest interior valleys. Wind light N.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 65-72. Wind N to NE 5-15 MPH.
TUESDAY: Variably cloudy. Lows 45-53, coolest valleys. Highs 67-74.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 47-55. Highs 65-72.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows 50-58. Highs 70-78.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 25-29)…
Big high pressure area builds out of Canada and slowly sinks southward during this 5-day period with dry weather throughout, starting cool and breezy early in the period and eventually warming up later in the period to above normal levels.

DAYS 11-15 (SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 4)…
A little more influence from the jet stream sending a couple fronts through during this period. Temperatures overall still above normal with rainfall below normal with a long term mild/dry regime in place.

8:46AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 19-23)…
A little increase in humidity today, already evident by more widespread low cloudiness and areas of fog to start the day, though they will vanish during the morning and leave plenty of sunshine for most of the day, only starting to fade later as clouds approach from the west ahead of a cold front. This front will pass the region Sunday morning, and I’m only adding back the slight risk of passing showers to start the day, especially north of Boston, before clearing, cooler, and drier weather takes over. High pressure builds to the north of the region Monday which will be fair but cooler day. Low pressure to the south may get close enough to toss some cloudiness in along with the chance of some wet weather near the South Coast Tuesday, but this should retreat Wednesday and we’ll be back to fair and pleasant weather.
TODAY: Areas of low clouds and fog dissipating during the morning with more sunshine much of the day. Increasing high and middle clouds approaching from the west late day. Highs 76-83. Wind S 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers before dawn northwest of Boston. Lows 58-65. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy through mid morning with passing showers possible especially north of Boston. Becoming mostly sunny late morning on. Highs 68-75. Wind W 10-20 MPH.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the 50s. Highs 65-72.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain South Coast region. Lows in the 50s. Highs in the 60s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the 50s. Highs 65-72.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 24-28)…
Low pressure may try to run northward briefly September 24 with more cloudiness but a new and larger high pressure are will build down from Canada for the remainder of the period with dry weather and slightly cooler weather to start the period followed by a gradual warming trend.

DAYS 11-15 (SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3)…
Frontal system may bring some shower activity September 29 and/or 30 before high pressure builds in with dry weather to start October. Temperatures mostly above normal, warmest early in the period.

7:51AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 18-22)…
A few minor tweaks but overall a very similar forecast to the last one issued. Upper low passes southeast of New England tonight and Saturday. Cold front crosses the region early Sunday. A second cold front sinks southward late Tuesday while low pressure to the south tries to get a little closer. So this period we’ll be looking at when we’ll see more cloudiness versus any rainfall.
TODAY: Sunny. Highs 78-86. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Clear to partly cloudy. Patchy fog in low-lying areas. Lows 57-65. Wind light SW.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Highs 77-85. Wind SW to S 5-15 MPH.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the 60s. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.
SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Highs in the 70s. Wind W 10-20 MPH.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the 50s. Highs in the 60s.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Lows in the 50s. Highs in the 70s.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 23-27)…
Fair and cooler September 23. More clouds but rain likely stays away September 24. Fair and cool September 25. Fair and milder September 26-27 which is the last weekend of the month.

DAYS 11-15 (SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 2)…
Shower threat appears most likely mid period with temperatures above normal for the period, but likely warmest early.

9:19AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 16-20)…
This 5-day period will have no rain in it, because after we’re dominated by high pressure through Saturday I now expect Sunday’s frontal passage to be dry, bringing only cloudiness with it. Temperatures have rebounded after a recent cool interlude and will be quite warm, peaking on Thursday.
TODAY: Sunny. Highs 77-85. Wind W up to 10 MPH shifting to S.
TONIGHT: Clear. Patchy fog in low elevations. Lows 53-60. Wind S under 10 MPH.
THURSDAY: Sunny. Highs 80-88. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Clear. Patchy fog in low elevations. Lows 55-62. Wind SW under 10 MPH.
FRIDAY: Sunny. Highs 78-86. Wind SW 5-15 MPH.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Lows in the 50s. Highs 75-85.
SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Lows in the 60s. Highs in the 70s.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 21-25)…
A sun/cloud mix and cooler breeze Monday September 21 behind a cold front. Quick rebound to warmer with fair weather Tuesday September 22, then a new high from Canada brings fair and slightly cooler weather Wednesday September 23. Watch a disturbance to the south for Thursday September 24 which may toss cloudiness back into the region and at least some risk of rain southern areas though it may stay south. Generally fair and warm weather returns by Friday September 25 based on current thinking.

DAYS 11-15 (SEPTEMBER 26-30)…
Other than a rain risk around September 27-28, look for mostly dry weather and above normal temperatures during the last 5 days of the month.

9:17AM

DAYS 1-5 (SEPTEMBER 15-19)…
5 days of high pressure in control, sunshine, above normal temperatures, and fairly dry air. It doesn’t get much more simple than this. The only “complication” I can find is overnight and early morning fog that may form in valleys, swamps, bogs, ponds, lakes, and any other low-elevation location starting Wednesday night / Thursday morning.
TODAY: Sunny. Highs 77-85. Wind W 5-15 MPH.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 53-60. Wind light W.
WEDNESDAY: Sunny. Highs 77-85. Wind light variable.
THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY: Sunshine by day. Mainly clear at night with the exception of patchy fog in low-lying locations. Lows 50s to lower 60s, coolest in valleys. Highs upper 70s to middle 80s.

DAYS 6-10 (SEPTEMBER 20-24)…
A cold front moves through September 20 with no more than cloudiness and a few showers, but it may stay dry and it will still be a warm day. A shot of cooler and dry air with a gusty breeze for September 21. Fair and warmer September 22 then cooling slightly but still mild September 23 as high pressure moves in from Canada. Disturbance may bring clouds back by September 24 though unsure of timing of any systems this far out.

DAYS 11-15 (SEPTEMBER 25-29)…
A couple rounds of wet weather possible during this period but not looking for a major pattern change at this time, still mild and near to below normal rainfall overall.