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Lee Weather Team Meteorologist Joe Martucci provides a cloud cover forecast to help viewers find the clearest sky for the much anticipated total solar eclipse in southeastern Missouri, where totality will occur during the afternoon.
The total solar eclipse will darken Western New York on Monday afternoon, and meteorologist Joe Martucci provides a cloud cover forecast to identify the clearest sky for optimal viewing conditions.
Meteorologists are increasingly confident in models showing some parts of the U.S. with clear skies for the April 8 total solar eclipse, despite historical data suggesting cloudy conditions. The eclipse's path width will be wider than in 2017, stretching from Texas to northeastern Maine. Cloud cover forecasts indicate potential clear viewing in areas like Carbondale, Illinois, and northern Maine, while areas like Texas and New England may face cloudier conditions. The next U.S. viewing opportunity will be in August 2045, and viewers are reminded to wear special eclipse glasses for eye protection.
The 2024 solar eclipse will be visible in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, with 90% to 98% totality expected. The eclipse will begin in Nashville around 12:44 p.m., reaching maximum eclipse at 2:03 p.m. The weather forecast indicates the possibility of cloud breaks during the event, with the best chance of clearer skies north of I-40.
Forecasters are gaining confidence in predicting the cloud cover for the upcoming solar eclipse, with New England expected to have clear or high-cloud skies, providing exceptional viewing conditions. Cities like San Antonio, Little Rock, and Carbondale are also likely to have favorable conditions. However, some areas may not be as fortunate, and the forecast will become more precise closer to the event.