Good Sunday, folks. We have a very exciting week ahead of us with a once in a lifetime eclipse, the threat for strong thunderstorms, and a big blast of fall air to follow. So settle in and buckle up for the ride ahead of us. 🙂

Let’s start with Eclipse Day. Odds continue to favor a fair to good view of the solar eclipse across Kentucky. Still, I’m concerned about some clouds getting in the way at times, and I can’t rule out a popcorn shower or storm. Here is the Hi Res NAM…

 

 

A major dip in the jet stream then takes place Tuesday into Wednesday, sending a potent cold front into the state. Strong storms are possible during this time as the front slams in from the northwest…

Temps on Wednesday are in the upper 70s for highs as we head into a very cool period. Highs may stay in the 70s for several days in a row. Check out the GFS Ensembles average temperature anomaly in Celsius for a 5 day span…

The tropics are likely to have a say in the overall pattern beyond that time frame, but the pattern continues to be skewed cooler than normal. The CFS continues to lead the way. Check out the 5 day average around Labor Day weekend…

Here’s another 5 day average toward the middle of September…

Make it a great day and take care.