Low pressure between conflicting north-south air masses keep a turbulent atmosphere across parts of the Plains, South as well as the Northeast today.

Here’s the setup.

Nice visible satellite animation showing the widespread thunderstorm activity this afternoon and evening.

Here’s the view from the ground!

Birmingham, AL

Anniston, AL

FEATURE IMAGE CREDIT: Barry Butler @barrybutler9

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As this system leaves the playing field, the models remain consistent at pumping a huge ridge of high pressure east to west during next week.

Expect to see the hottest weather of the years and in years down the Plains.

This will trigger monsoonal thunderstorms as moisture rides the western periphery of the high drawing on Gulf and Mexican humidity.

See tonight’s video.

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