Cloudy skies today with several rounds of showers and storms moving through from SE to NW. Rain could be heavy at times and localized flooding is possible. It will be windy again today, ENE at 10 to 20 with gusts to 25 mph. The strong winds could trigger coastal flooding near times of high tide.

Winds will back down for the second half of the week. Expect a mix of clouds with scattered showers lingering throughout the week. High temperatures will stay in the upper 70s to low 80s.

The wind will kick up again this weekend, with gusts 20 to 30 mph. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers possible both days.

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Today: Rain & Windy. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds: E 10-20 G25
Tonight: Showers. Lows near 70. Winds: E 10-20
Tomorrow: Scattered Showers. Highs near 80. Winds: NE 5-10

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Tropical Update

Tropical Depression Gordon over the central Atlantic. A turn toward the north is expected during the next day or so. Gordon could gradually re-intensify by midweek and become a tropical storm again.

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Weather & Health

Pollen: Low (Ragweed)
UV Index: 1 (Low)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Very High

It will be windy again today, NE at 10 to 20 with gusts to 30 mph. The strong NE winds could trigger coastal flooding near times of high tide.

A soggy and windy Tuesday is expected. Expect mostly cloudy skies with showers and storms. Rain could be heavy at times with isolated storms. Strong to severe storms are possible including a risk for tornadoes. It will still be windy tomorrow with an east wind at 10 to 20 and gusts to 30 mph.

Winds will back down for the second half of the week. Expect a mix of clouds with scattered showers and storms lingering throughout the week. High temperatures will stay in the upper 70s to low 80s all week.

• Today: Rain & Windy. Highs upper 70s. Winds: NE 10-20 G30
• Tonight: Rain & Windy. Lows near 70. Winds: NE 10-20 G30
• Tomorrow: Rain & Windy. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds: E 10-20 G30

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Tropical Update

Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is getting stronger as it approaches the South Carolina coast. On the forecast track, the low will reach the coast of South Carolina this afternoon and then move inland across the Carolinas tonight through Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph with higher gusts. The low has a chance of becoming a tropical or subtropical storm. Weakening is forecast after the system moves inland, and it is likely to dissipate over the Carolinas by late Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Gordon is over the central Atlantic. A westward motion is expected during the next day or so, then a turn to the north. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next couple of days, though Gordon could become a post-tropical remnant low at any time.

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Weather & Health

• Pollen: Medium (Ragweed)
• UV Index: 4 (Medium)
• Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
• Mosquitoes: Very High

We will see a mix of partly to mostly cloudy skies today with spotty showers possible. Highs will return to near 80 and it will be humid. The wind will kick up again, NE at 10 to 15 and gusts to 20 mph.

Highs will linger in the upper 70s this weekend and it will still be humid. Expect partly cloudy skies with isolated showers possible both days. Winds will ramp up this weekend, NE at 10 to 20 with gusts 25 to 30 mph.

Rain chances will increase early next week as an area of low pressure lingers along the Carolina coast. Expect mostly cloudy skies, scattered showers, isolated storms, and breezy conditions through the first half of the week.

Today: Mostly Cloudy. Highs near 80. Winds: NE 10-15
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows near 70. Winds: NE 5-15
Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds: NE 10-20

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Tropical Update

Francine is now post-tropical as it moves up the Mississippi River.

Tropical Depression Seven continues moving WNW over the open Atlantic. Some slight strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, and the depression could become a tropical storm (Gordon) on Friday.

Watching a small area of low pressure near the northern Leeward Islands. Environmental conditions do not favor development of this system while it moves WNW.

• Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (20%)
• Formation chance through 7 days: Low (20%)

A non-tropical area of low pressure could form off the southeastern U.S. coastline this weekend. Some subtropical or tropical development is possible during the early part of next week while the system moves toward the coast.

• Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (0%)
• Formation chance through 7 days: Low (30%)

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Weather & Health

Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed)
UV Index: 7 (High)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Very High

Building clouds today with highs near 80 and more humidity. Northeast winds will start to pick up, 5 to 15 mph.

More humidity with highs in the upper 70s on Friday. Expect a mix of partly to mostly cloudy skies with an isolated shower possible.

Highs will linger in the upper 70s this weekend and it will still be humid. Expect partly cloudy skies with isolated showers possible both days. Northeast winds will also kick up this weekend, reaching 10 to 20 mph.

Rain chances will increase early next week as an area of low pressure lingers along the Carolina coast. Expect a cloudy, soggy, and windy first half of the week.

Today: Building Clouds. Highs near 80. Winds: NE 5-15
Tonight: Mix of Clouds. Lows in the upper 60s. Winds: NE 5-15
Tomorrow: Mix of Clouds. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds: NE 10-15

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Tropical Update

Tropical Storm Francine moving toward Mississippi. A slower motion NNE to north is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts. Continued rapid weakening is forecast, and Francine is expected to become a tropical depression later today and a post-tropical cyclone by tonight.

Tropical Depression Seven is expected to become Tropical Storm Gordon soon. A west to WNW motion is anticipated over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the depression could become a tropical storm on Thursday.

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Weather & Health

Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed)
UV Index: 7 (High)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Very High

We’ll see mostly sunny skies again today with highs in the low 80s, near normal for this time of year.

Highs will remain in the low 80s but the humidity will start to build for the end of the week. We will also see more clouds mix in with scattered showers possible on Friday.

Highs will linger in the upper 70s to low 80s this weekend and it will still be humid. Expect partly cloudy skies with isolated showers possible both days. NE winds will also kick up this weekend, reaching 10 to 20 mph. Rain chances will increase early next week.

• Today: Mostly Sunny. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: W/N/E 5-10
• Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds: E 5-10
• Tomorrow: Building Clouds. Highs near 80. Winds: NE 5-15

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Tropical Update

Hurricane Francine continues moving slowly NE, just off the Texas coast. Francine is anticipated to make landfall in Louisiana this afternoon or evening. After landfall, the center is expected to move north into Mississippi tonight and Thursday.
Data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is expected this morning. Francine is expected to weaken quickly after it moves inland.

Meteorologists are tracking two areas for potential development over the open Atlantic. Both systems could develop into a tropical depression by the middle to latter part of this week as they move generally west to NW.

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Weather & Health

• Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed)
• UV Index: 7 (High)
• Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
• Mosquitoes: High

We’ll see lots of sunshine again Tuesday with highs in the low- to mid-80s, near normal for this time of year.

Highs will remain in the low 80s but the humidity will start to build for the end of the week. We will also see more clouds mix in with an isolated shower possible to end the work week.

We are tracking a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico (Francine). It is forecast to make landfall near Louisiana on Wednesday. The leftover moisture from that system will likely spread across the southeast and could throw some rain our way by the end of the week or weekend.

• Today: Sunny. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: W/N/E 5-10
• Tonight: Clear. Lows in the low 60s. Winds: E/S 5-10
• Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: W/N/E 5-10

Tropical update

Tropical Storm Francine continues moving slowly north, just off the Mexico Gulf coast. On the forecast track, Francine is anticipated to be just offshore of the coasts of northeastern Mexico and southern Texas through today and make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph with higher gusts. Francine will likely become a hurricane today, with significant strengthening expected before it reaches the coast.

Tracking two areas for potential development over the open Atlantic. Both systems could develop into a tropical depression by the middle to latter part of this week as they move generally west to northwest.

Weather & health

• Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed)
• UV Index: 7 (High)
• Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
• Mosquitoes: High

We’ll experience nice weather to kick off the work week. Expect a cooler start this morning with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Highs will reach the upper 70s today with low humidity and lots of sunshine.

Expect lots of sunshine with highs in the low 80s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will remain in the low 80s but the humidity will start to build for the end of the week.

We are watching a developing tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico. It is forecast to make landfall near Louisiana/Texas by midweek. The leftover moisture from that system will likely spread across the southeast and could throw some rain our way by the end of the week or weekend.

• Today: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds: N/E 5-10
• Tonight: Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Winds: E/S 5-10
• Tomorrow: Sunny. Highs in the low 80s. Winds: W/N/E 5-10

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Tropical Update

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six over the Gulf of Mexico. On the forecast track, the disturbance is expected to move just offshore of the northern Gulf Coast of Mexico through Tuesday and approach the Louisiana and Upper Texas coastline on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts. The disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm (Francine) today and a hurricane before it reaches the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Meteorologists are tracking an area of low pressure over the central tropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions appear generally conducive for development during the next few days. A tropical depression is expected to form while the system meanders over the central tropical Atlantic.

• Formation chance through 48 hours: Medium (60%)
• Formation chance through 7 days: High (70%)

A trough of low pressure is being tracked several hundred miles WSW of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions appear favorable for gradual development by midweek. A tropical depression could form during the middle to latter part of this week while the system moves WNW.

• Formation chance through 48 hours: Low 90%)
• Formation chance through 7 days: Medium (60%)

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Weather & Health

• Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed)
• UV Index: 7 (High)
• Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
• Mosquitoes: High

Temperatures will climb to near 80 today with more humidity. Expect partly cloudy skies with an isolated shower possible. It will still be breezy but not as windy as the past few days.

Expect mostly cloudy skies on Saturday with scattered showers and an isolated storm possible. We will see higher rain chances to the SE and lower chances to the NW. It will still be humid with highs in the upper 70s.

A cold front will sweep through later Saturday, bringing in cooler and less humid air. Highs will drop to the mid 70s with lower humidity on Sunday and a nice mix of sun and clouds.

We will see a stretch of beautiful weather next week. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, lower humidity, and lots of sunshine.

• Today: Partly Cloudy. Highs near 80. Winds: NE 5-15
• Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Winds: E/S 5-10
• Tomorrow: Mostly Cloudy, Showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds: SW 5-10

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Tropical Update

We’re watching four areas for potential tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

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Weather & Health

• Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed, Grasses)
• UV Index: 6 (High)
• Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
• Mosquitoes: Very High

We will see a mix of partly to mostly cloudy skies today with highs in the upper 70s. Rain chances will be slim, but it will still be windy with a NE wind at 10 to 20 mph.

Highs will be near 80 on Friday with more humidity building. Expect partly cloudy skies with an isolated shower possible.

Highs will return to near 80 on Saturday and it will be muggy. Expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and an isolated storm possible. A cold front will sweep through this weekend, bringing in cooler and less humid air. Highs will drop to the mid 70s with lower humidity on Sunday.

• Today: Mix of Clouds. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds: NE 10-20
• Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Winds: NE 10-15
• Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy. Highs near 80. Winds: NE 5-15

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Tropical Update

We’re watching four areas for potential tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

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Weather & Health

• Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed, Grasses)
• UV Index: 6 (High)
• Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
• Mosquitoes: Very High

Highs will return to the 70s with lower humidity today. We will see a mix of partly to mostly cloudy skies with a stray shower possible. It will be windy again with a NE wind at 10 to 20 mph and higher gusts.

It will be a very similar picture for Thursday with highs in the 70s, a mix of clouds, slim rain chance, and windy.

Highs will inch back into the 80s to end the work week and the humidity will build again. Expect scattered showers with an isolated storm possible on Friday and Saturday as a cold front moves in. Highs will drop back to the 70s on Sunday, behind the front.

• Today: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds: NE 10-20
• Tonight: Mostly Cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Winds: NE 10-15
• Tomorrow: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds: NE 10-20

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Tropical Update

We’re tracking a tropical wave moving over the Caribbean Sea. Some development is possible late this week over the northwestern Caribbean Sea or early next week over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.

• Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (0%)
• Formation chance through 7 days: Low (30%)

We’re watching another tropical wave about 900 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. Development of this system, if any, is expected to be slow to occur over the next couple of days while it moves WNW.

• Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (10%)
• Formation chance through 7 days: Low (10%)

We’re also watching a third tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic. Some slow development of this system is possible during the next few days while it moves slowly northwest over the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean.

• Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (20%)
• Formation chance through 7 days: Low (30%)

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Weather & Health

• Pollen: Med-High (Ragweed, Grasses)
• UV Index: 6 (High)
• Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
• Mosquitoes: Very High