Friday, September 12, 2008

Summer isn't over

A strong ridge of high pressure will develop across the Southeast this weekend allowing temperatures to return to above average. This ridge of high pressure will allow heat to expand through the atmosphere and Southerly winds will push the warmer air into our region. Temperatures 5,000 ft above the surface on Sunday support low 90s at the surface across the shore.

South winds will also bring more moisture into Delmarva in the form of humidity. Heat index values on Sunday may reach 100 degrees. The record high for Salisbury on Sunday is 94, which could possibly be reached if we get full sunshine with the right wind direction. Temperatures still remain hot on Monday in the upper 80s to near 90, before a cold front comes through Monday night, cooling us off to the 70s to near 80 for the rest of next week.

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