Ceaseless Wind

Forecast 500 mb Flow Tuesday Evening

A pattern more supportive of sending cool fronts into the central U.S. seems to be developing over the next 10 days or so.

The one with the most going for it is slated to arrive late Tuesday.  This front is being driven by a strong dip in the jet stream flow traveling across the central U.S. this week.

If all goes according to forecast, highs should only reach into the eighties Wednesday and Thursday and perhaps Friday as well.

Lows have a shot at dropping into the fifties Thursday morning and also Friday.

This system does not at this point look like much of a rain-maker.

August has been dry, especially east of Springfield with a moderate drought occurring from Howell and Oregon counties east into the boot-heel.

But the cooler and drier air will be a great break from what has been a pretty hot summer, one which will likely rank in the top ten hottest on record.

Forecast Temperature Thursday 7am