Drier Midweek, Warm End; Storm Risk Returns

A broad midweek trend will shift toward drying and increasing sunshine as low pressure departs, producing a gradual warm-up through the end of the week. Mornings will be chilly—often in the 30s and 40s with frost advisories north of some metros—while afternoons range from the 40s–60s in northern and inland areas to the upper 70s–low 80s across parts of the Southeast and Deep South. Gusty southerly or northwest winds (to roughly 25–30+ mph) are expected in places early on but generally diminish as high pressure builds and skies clear. Rain and storm chances are limited through the immediate end of the week for many areas, though an active pattern is likely to return by Sunday into early next week with scattered showers and some stronger storms possible. Coastal and high-elevation locations may see lingering spotty showers or sprinkles as most regions clear, with weekend rain timing varying by region. Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean but is not currently forecast to strike the U.S., and Florida continues statewide python-removal efforts highlighted by Gov. DeSantis.