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Here it is, the final weekend of summer. For folks traveling in, out, or around the state this weekend, make it a safe one. Overall, impacts are minor, with showers, an isolated strong to severe storm chance, and some fog around. We’ve had far worse Labor Day weekends in the past. I will keep an eye on what is going on through Monday, so you can check in here for updates posted by 6-6:30 AM.  FRIDAY: Areas of patchy fog clear out around the lakes and rivers by mid-morning. With high pressure shifting east, a southerly wind flow develops, keeping the shorelines on the cool side. Dew points creep up a bit due to the moisture from the ocean streaming in, but humidity levels stay in the comfortable range. Another bluebird sky day to wrap up the workweek and kick off the weekend. Folks in the higher elevations have the chance to see a bit more of a breeze than other areas and may gust in the 20 mph range. FRIDAY NIGHT: Clouds increase over the west, east, and south. With moisture off the ocean drawing inland, fog and patchy drizzle may develop. Northern areas stay mainly clear and thus will be on the cooler end of the overnight lows. Wind out the south increases a few MPH, heading toward daybreak. SATURDAY: Areas of patchy drizzle and fog are possible. Northern areas see cloud cover increase. Shower/storm chances increase over the west and north by midday and over the south in the latter part of the afternoon. DownEast areas appear to stay dry until evening. The southerly wind picks up speeds throughout the day, with gusts in the 20-25 mph range in the afternoon. Dew points rise into the 60s as the moisture stream arrives, which brings back the muggy feel. High temperatures range in the upper 60s along the Quebec border and the shorelines, with low to mid-70s elsewhere. SATURDAY NIGHT: Showers increase in coverage and intensity and could be locally heavy in areas with the infusion of moisture from the south along the front. This poses the isolated risk of flash flooding, with a better chance over the western mountains and central highlands. Areas of fog are likely. Overnight lows on the warm end in the upper 50s to mid-60s.  SUNDAY: Showers are expected to end from west to east in the morning. A trailing cold front is expected to work through the area in the afternoon, which may bring another round of showers with a potential strong to severe storm. The eastern shorelines may be dealing with fog & drizzle for most, if not all, of the day. As the front passes through, the wind shifts to the northwest and becomes gusty in the 20-25mph range heading into the evening as drier air returns. High temperatures range in the mid-70s to low 80s.  SUNDAY NIGHT: The sky clears, dew points fall, and breezy conditions continue. Overnight lows drop into the mid-40s north and mountains to the mid-50s for the shorelines. LABOR DAY MONDAY: There are a few clouds for the higher elevations, but it is a mostly sunny day elsewhere. A northwest breeze continues, keeping the mountains and north cool and the shorelines warmer. High temperatures range from the upper 50s north to the low 70s south. EXTENDED OUTLOOK: High pressure will control the pattern into next week, limiting rainfall. Temperatures will be cool through Wednesday and warm heading into the weekend. The next chance of widespread rainfall may not come until next weekend.  PTW needs your support for 2025 Always have MULTIPLE ways to receive weather alerts. Stay aware, stay on alert, and stay safe. - Mike PRINT MEDIA: Feel free to quote and cite my work here for your stories. Please give me the professional courtesy of knowing that you are referencing my material so I can read your final product and acknowledge it on my media and link it on the PTW IN MEDIA page here on the website. Feel free to send me a message via the Facebook page or Twitter (X) to get my phone number if necessary. Thank you! NOTE: The forecast information depicted on this platform is for general information purposes only for the public and is not designed or intended for commercial use. For those seeking pinpoint weather information for business operations, you should use a private sector source. For information about where to find commercial forecasters to assist your business, please message me and I will be happy to help you. |
Mike Haggett
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