Forecast Discussion
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Tuesday PM Forecast: tracking the next impact, cold front with rain and thunderstorms
Posted 4:58 PM 5/5/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
With the return of warmth and humidity already underway, a stretch of unsettled weather is on the way. A cold front will bounce around the Gulf Coast late Wednesday through Saturday, leading to a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The position of the front will be critical—and to (More)
5/4/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Facing more heat and humidity as storms stage a return
Posted 4:59 PM 5/4/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The heat and humidity won’t be gatekept much longer. Both will be unleashed upon the Capital Area by midweek, setting the stage for the return of showers and thunderstorms ahead of Mother’s Day weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Another calm, mostly clear night (More)
5/3/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: A steady warmup ahead of returning rain and storms
Posted 11:01 PM 5/3/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
While the week will start chilly, a steady warmup will take over ahead of a midweek cold front. That system will deliver the next round of showers and storms, and it holds the key to the Mother’s Day weekend forecast.
Tonight & Tomorrow: With calm winds and (More)
5/2/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Sunshine dominates, a few chilly mornings ahead
Posted 5:42 PM 5/2/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The rainy and gloomy pattern is over, and in its place is lots of sunshine! Cooler air is also moving in, meaning the next few nights will be a bit chilly.
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5/1/2026
Friday PM Forecast: rain continues tonight before cold front pushes away
Posted 4:52 PM 5/1/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The threat of poor drainage flooding will continue through the evening as a stalled front near the coast serves as a track for thunderstorms to dump heavy rain over the same areas. The front will be shoved south early Saturday, leading to a stretch of dry and cool weather for early May.
(More)...4/30/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: additional rounds of rain through Friday, some could be heavy
Posted 10:47 PM 4/30/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Expect a very wet end to the workweek as a stalled front brings repeated rounds of heavy rain and a risk of flooding. Outdoor events will likely need a backup plan as it will be tough to find several consecutive dry hours. While we endure a soggy Friday, a beautiful and much cooler weekend is (More)
4/29/2026
UPDATE: scattered showers and thunderstorms to continue due to incoming cold front
Posted 8:09 PM 4/29/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
UPDATE - 9:05 p.m. Wednesday: The National Weather Service allowed the severe thunderstorm watch to expire. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue into the night, especially north of the interstates before gradually tapering. While widespread issues are not expected, a (More)
4/28/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: stalling cold front to bring a few inches of rain through Saturday
Posted 1:59 PM 4/29/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A cold front will bring a major weather pattern change starting on Wednesday. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms and much cooler temperatures can be expected through the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast.
One More Hot Day: highs nearing 90°F on Wednesday
(More)...4/27/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Summer preview to end abruptly as next cold front arrives
Posted 4:44 PM 4/27/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Heat will continue to dominate on Tuesday as highs near 90° for the second straight day. However, a looming cold front is set to flip the script, bringing several rounds of rain and significantly cooler temperatures by the end of the week.
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4/26/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Heat grows as rain chances fade, another cold front on the horizon
Posted 9:44 PM 4/26/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
It’s a tale of two forecasts this week. Heat will dominate the start of the week as rain chances fade; however, another cold front on the horizon will eventually send temperatures crashing and usher in more rounds of rain.
Tonight & Tomorrow: While a spotty (More)