Meanwhile, in the tropics Invest 98L is expected to become Tropical Storm Melissa today, Oct.21. However, according to the National Weather Service, this developing cyclone is expected to move slowly over the next few days. No local impacts are expected in Jacksonville.

Invest 98L is likely to develop into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Melissa this week. Meanwhile, a powerful cold front bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the Northeast is slowing down commuters along the Interstate 95 corridor.

Back home, Atlanta is waking up to cool and clear conditions, with temperatures near 50°F at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 40s across much of North and Middle Georgia. A weak cold front will move in later today, bringing a few scattered showers — mainly to northwest Georgia — before fizzling out farther south and east.

Record setting atmospheric moisture is moving out of New Mexico. Storm chances continue for parts of the state through Thursday morning. There has been record setting moisture in the atmosphere over New Mexico the last four days,

Nice weather all day long today with mild temperatures and bright skies. More showers are expected tonight into early tomorrow. Nice weather returns with seasonable temperatures on Wednesday

Very dry air along with northern breezes on Sunday mean a higher risk for fires across our area and much of Texas. Finally, Monday morning should be the coolest of next week, with upper 50s possible.