Heavy Storms to Douse Southeast This Weekend

By Courtney Spamer, Meteorologist

September 12,2015; 9:42PM,EDT

 

 

After moist air ahead of a cold front brought torrential rains and flooding issues along the Gulf Coast on Friday, over the weekend, this rain will spread eastward into the Southeast.
Thunderstorms departed the Gulf Coast late Friday night, as a cold front passed through the region. Lower humidity and sunshine will build in across much of Texas and Louisiana through the weekend.

A combination of the sweeping front and all of the Gulf moisture could bring more than an inch of rain in some places, especially between Tampa and Panama City, Florida.

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After Tampa had more than twice the normal amount of rainfall for the month of August, some flooding could be possible.
Locally heavy storms will bring enough rain to spoil some outdoor plans , including as far north as the Carolinas and the Northeast.

As the front moves eastward, the uncomfortable humidity will be replaced with an autumnlike chill for the second half of the weekend. However, thunderstorms will still linger across central Florida on Sunday for NFL season openers.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which is playing at home this weekend, may contend with a shower or thunderstorm during the game. Fans tailgating and heading to the game may want to plan on bringing along rain gear.
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Miami fans staying at home, as the Dolphins travel to Washington, D.C., will be faced with some spotty afternoon thunderstorms. Those heading outside after the game may need to dodge some spotty showers and thunderstorms.
Through early next week, dry weather will settle across the Gulf Coast. The only exception is across southern Florida, where the cold front will remain stalled for several days.