Crew-5
Be sure and stay tuned for my coverage of the Crew-5 rocket launch from the Space Coast on October 2-3! I will have exclusive coverage via the NASA Social I was selected for. Be sure and tell all all space enthusiasts in your life! I will also cover the event on Facebook.
LOCAL WEATHER
MM’s Wx Vlog
This Week’s Hazards
Wx Summary
Mostly sunny and dry days continue. The heat will crank up by mid-week, but a cold front will bring relief by Thursday.
Five-Day Outlook
Five-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. Humidity begins to increase today.
Monday: Continued sunny and warm.
Tuesday & Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot. Be safe in the afternoon heat.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and very pleasant.
Hiking Weather Forecast
Hiking weather continues to look good for the next several days, especially in the mornings. Be safe on trails that have lots of sun exposure in the afternoons, especially with hikes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday will bring cooler temps and lower humidity levels for more great hiking weather.
Almanac
HISTORY
On This Day
1926 – The great “”Miami Hurricane”” produced winds reaching 138 mph which drove ocean waters into the Biscayne Bay drowning 135 persons. The eye of the hurricane passed over Miami, at which time the barometric pressure reached 27.61 inches. Tides up to twelve feet high accompanied the hurricane, which claimed a total of 372 lives.
1793 – US President George Washington lays the cornerstone of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
REGIONALLY
Past 24-Hour Precip Totals
Drought Outlook
Tennessee continues to look wet enough to avoid many dry areas being highlighted. However, with the dry streak we’re on now I expected this map to change in the coming weeks. For more drought info, including a look at the national drought map, please visit my link at https://meteorologistmark.com/drought-info/
NATIONALLY
Past 24-Hour Temperature Changes
Bluer colors represent colder temps from 24 hours ago, while redder colors indicate warmer temps from 24 hours ago.
Today’s High Temps & Departure from Average
Today’s high temps are shown below. The coloration indicates departure from average, with redder colors indicating above-average high temps and bluer colors indicating below-average high temps. White coloration indicates average temps.
Highest temp expected today: 103 degrees (red star)
Coolest high temp expected today: 27 degrees (blue star)
Tomorrow Morning’s Low Temps & Departure from Average
Tomorrow morning’s low temps are shown below. The coloration indicates departure from average, with redder colors indicating above-average low temps and bluer colors indicating below-average temps. White coloration indicates average temps expected.
Warmest overnight low expected: 83 degrees (red star)
Coolest overnight low expected: 21 degrees (blue star)
Hurricane Forecast
Tropical Storm Fiona could become Hurricane Fiona at any moment. The storm has winds of 70 mph. She only needs winds to increase to 74 mph to become a hurricane. The storm is expected to stay away from the U.S. but could impact Bermuda by Thursday.
Fall Foliage Map
Credit: SmokyMountains.com
MM NEWS
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You all have a great day and keep lookin’ up!
