Synopsis:
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms are possible Today and Wednesday as a light southeast flow and trough of low pressure remains over the area. There will be dry times.
For Thursday into Friday our area should have a mix of sun and clouds. Will some moisture in the form of scattered showers working in off the ocean from Florence’s circulation occur? It’s a possibility. That will most likely be the only affect from the storm if it occurs. Rough surf and dangerous rip currents will definitely be an issue.
There are currently three storms in the Atlantic. Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Issac and Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Florence is in the Atlantic well South of Bermuda. Florence as of this writing is a Category 4 hurricane with winds of over 140mph. The models are in very good agreement that the hurricane will move close to the Carolina’s later Thursday into Friday morning. Pinpoint location of possible landfall is a huge question that will need some time to answer. We’ll continue to track. While we track, please don’t concentrate on the exact line (map above), but rather the yellow cone of uncertainty. The storm looks to stall and spin for possibly a couple of days after this time frame as steering currents in the upper atmosphere are weak to none. Will it be inland or just off the coast? Where this happens is still a important question that needs to be answered. Extreme rainfall amounts are possible where Florence possibly stalls. A major flooding event is possible. You know where to find a no hype, no nonsense forecast.
Stay tuned.
Today:
Areas of morning fog. Mostly cloudy, warmer and more humid. Areas of morning drizzle and fog. Scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon. Highs near 80º. Southeast winds at 5-10mph.
Tonight:
Cloudy. Scattered showers. Muggy. Lows in the 60s to near 70º in the City. Light Southeast wind.
Wednesday:
Areas of morning fog. Mostly cloudy, warm and humid. Spotty showers and storms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Thursday:
More clouds than sun. Chance of showers and storms. Warm and humid. Highs in the lower 80s.
Friday:
Partly sunny, warm and humid. Highs in the lower 80s.
Saturday:
Partly sunny, warm and humid. Highs in the lower 80s.
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