Anearly zonal flow has taken over today at mid-levels. However, a west-northwest flow still exists within the pattern, as a trough of low pressure sits over the upper Mississippi Valley and Minnesota. The flow aloft is still pushing 30-40 mph so we are not fully out of the fire danger woods yet - though much better conditions than all week. …

Andy

Andy

Born and raised in St. Louis, Andrew obtained a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Colorado in 2015. From 2015 to 2020, he worked remotely in Boulder as an atmospheric scientist with NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami. Andy is now a full-time meteorologist.

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