Tropical Potential Looms
An active pattern may be emerging after the weekend as a potential tropical system takes shape in the Atlantic.
Today’s Weather Highlights:
– Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly across Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.
– Thunderstorms will largely push off to the east overnight.
– Temperatures: Largely within 2-4 degrees of normal, with a 2-6 degree above normal temperatures along the Atlantic Coast.
Forecast Confidence: High
Temperatures are expected to verify for most areas, outside of any areas affected directly by precipitation.
Tomorrow’s Weather Highlights:
– A few lingering showers and storms possible across Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.
– Most areas are expected to be drier.
– Temperatures: 2-4 degrees above normal for all.
Forecast Confidence: Medium-High
Temperatures are expected to verify for most areas, outside of any areas affected directly by precipitation.
3-5 DAY EXTENDED OUTLOOK:
Sunday:
– More lingering activity once again possible across the Carolinas and the immediate Atlantic Coast states.
– Shower and storm activity may incrase later in the day across Florida as a tropical disturbance begins to lift into the Bahamas.
– Most other areas are likely to be dry.
– Temperatures: 3-5 degrees above normal for all.
Monday:
– Scattered showers becoming possible along the immediate Atlantic coast early, becoming widespread and heavier through the day.
– Precipitation amounts may be highly dependent on the positioning of the potential tropical system lifting northward from the Bahamas.
– Potential tropical landfall is possible in the Carolinas later in the evening, and areas of heavy rain and flooding are possible.
– Temperatures: 3-5 degrees above normal for all.
Tuesday:
– Scattered rain/storms as the remnant tropical low moves inland and into the Tennessee Valley.
– Continued risk for heavy rain and flooding into portions of the northern Deep South and Carolinas.
– Temperatures: 3-5 degrees above normal for all.