Storms Next Week?

Computer model guidance indicates the possibility of rain and thunderstorms for parts of the Plains and the Southeast next week. The better chances for severe weather will likely remain to the west of Mississippi, but some strong storms aren't out of the question toward the middle part of next week as a cut-off low moves into the area. There are still considerable differences in the models to warrant a low confidence forecast for severe weather, but the pattern certainly suggests more active weather will return. It's tough to complain about the taste of fall we have experienced this week, but I will be happy to see lightning and hear thunder again!

A big storm system is poised to slam the Western U.S. over the weekend with heavy rain, strong winds, and the season's first snowfall for the Sierra Nevadas. Could be some interesting Pac-10 games tomorrow! I'll have much more this weekend with details about next week's storm system.