The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Easter weekend brings changes to the weather pattern
Start your day with the latest weather news – Weeks of severe storms has been driven by a meandering jet stream, but the pattern changes this weekend and will lead to calmer weather for most.
Pattern change to usher in spring warmth next week
A warm weather pattern is expected to develop across a majority of the eastern U.S. next week. This is likely to bring above-average temperatures, with daytime highs possibly heading into the 70s and 80s.
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Change in weather pattern arrives Easter weekend
Week after week of severe weather that has scarred parts of the U.S. and snow that has buried other parts has been driven by a turbulent jet stream. A shift in that pattern arrives during the Easter weekend and will likely lead to calmer weather across much of the country. The exception will be across the Gulf Coast, where a stalled front will stir up rainy weather across the South.
The forecast weather pattern on Sunday, April 9, and Tuesday, April 11, 2023. (FOX Weather)
Gulf Coast system being watched for possible tropical development
The stalled system along the Gulf Coast could be the catalyst for the development of a tropical or subtropical low-pressure system toward the middle of next week. Regardless of what development happens, heavy rain will be possible along much of the coast. As much as 6 inches of rain could fall in some areas.
Expected rainfall along the Gulf Coast. (FOX Weather)
Rainy weather for remainder of Masters Tournament
After a successful first day of play at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, the weather takes a decidedly wetter turn for the remainder of play. Friday’s tee times have been moved up to take advantage of what dry weather remains. More than 2 inches of rain could fall at the tournament by Monday, which would place 2023 among the wettest tourneys on record.
Weather conditions that will impact The Masters golf tournament
Outkick.com writer Dan Zaksheske said wind would make for challenging conditions while rain would have less of an impact on players during The 2023 Masters.
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