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Tracking rain, storms and rough surf, all courtesy of the tropics…We are keeping a close eye on the track of Tropical Storm Colin, which will have an impact on parts of our viewing area through Tuesday.
As we move through this Monday night into Tuesday morning, expect mostly cloudy skies. We’ll begin seeing some rain moving into the viewing area late tonight as Colin moves northeast near the Mid-Atlantic. This track will bring bands of heavy rain across Northeastern North Carolina. But some of that rain will likely spread into parts of Hampton Roads through the night into Tuesday morning. A few thunderstorms are also possible. The rain will be heavy at times, capable of producing some localized flooding. Turn around, don’t drown!
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for coastal North Carolina. Our winds will be highest along the Outer Banks, with gusts up to 40 and 50 mph. The surf will be rough, and there will be a high risk of rip currents. Even in Hampton Roads, the surf will be up, and we’ll see our rip current risk go up as well.
How much rain could we see? Some areas over Northeastern North Carolina could see between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Areas along the Outer Banks will see a bit more, which again could cause flooding. Some areas in Hampton Roads could see up to an inch.
As we move through Tuesday, the rain will start to move out through the morning as Colin races to the northeast and away from our viewing area. This will allow our skies to gradually clear, giving way to partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s.
Then, high pressure builds over the area, giving way to sunshine and dry weather through the end of the work week. On Wednesday and Thursday, expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s. By Friday, we’ll see more sunshine with highs in the lower 80s.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy. Rain moves in late (60%). Low temperatures in the low 70s. Winds: SW 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly Cloudy. AM Rain (50%). Then, gradual clearing. High temperatures in the mid 80s. Winds: SW 5-15 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny and Warm. High temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Winds: W 5-15 mph.
Weather & Health for Tuesday
Pollen: Low (Oak, Grasses)
UV Index: 4 (Moderate)
Air Quality: Low (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Very High
Tropical Update
11:00 PM EDT Mon Jun 6
Location: 29.8°N 83.8°W
Moving: NE at 22 mph
Min pressure: 1002 mb
Max sustained: 50 mph
Tropical Storm Colin is bringing rain and wind to the southeast U.S. Colin is located about 70 miles east of Apalachicola, FL and is moving NE at 22 mph. A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected tonight through Tuesday. On this track, the center of Colin is forecast to move inland over the Florida Big Bend, then move across portions of Georgia and South Carolina and move near Hatteras by Tuesday afternoon. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts.
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