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Changes Coming From T.S. Chris' Circulation

Drier weather is expected Tuesday through Thursday from a more northerly flow on the back side of Tropical Storm Chris. 

Neither Tropical Storm Chris nor the remnants of Beryl will directly affect Florida this week.

However, the larger circulation around Chris will send drier air to portions of the state, while other areas will see an increase in tropical moisture.

With the lack of widespread clouds or rain, temperatures will soar in these areas to the middle 90s. It may not feel as oppressive though, thanks to a rare (but welcome) drop in the July humidity.

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Conversely, across South Florida, rain chances will be on the rise Tuesday through Thursday due to converging winds from the Gulf of Mexico and the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl. By Friday, rain chances will be on the rise across the entire state thanks to an approaching area of low pressure from the Southeast U.S.

Jeff Huffman is Chief Meteorologist at the University of Florida in Gainesville. In addition to his full-time position at the university's radio and television stations, WUFT-FM/TV and WRUF-TV, the latter of which he co-founded, Huffman also provides weather coverage to public radio stations throughout Florida