Tracking a dip in the temps along with showers and storms….We’re finally going to catch a break from the extreme heat over the next several days. But have your rain gear handy. Showers and storms are on the way.
As we move through our Wednesday, expect high temperatures in the mid 90s. Because of the humidity, it will feel like the triple digits. In fact, heat index values will climb between 100 and 105 for most areas. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds. Some of those clouds may produce a few isolated to scattered showers and storms by the evening. Heavy rain is possible. Tonight, a few more showers and storms are possible as a front to our north gets a bit closer to the area. Otherwise, we’ll see partly cloudy skies. Low temperatures will be in the upper 70s.
The front will slowly push through our area Thursday and Friday. As a result, we will see scattered showers and thunderstorms. Any storms that develop could produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Localized flooding will be a concern. Because of the rain, we’ll see temperatures taking a dip into the upper 80s and lower 90s on Thursday. Most areas will be in the upper 80s on Friday. Heat index values will be between 95 and 100.
By the weekend, the 80s will stick around. A few showers and storms are also possible.
Today: Sun & Clouds. Isolated Showers/Storms (20%). Highs in the mid 90s. Winds: SW 5-15 mph.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Scattered Showers/Storms (30%). Lows in the upper 70s. Winds: SW 5-15 mph.
Tomorrow: Partly Sunny. Scattered Showers/Storms (50%). Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: W 5-15 mph.
Weather & Health
Pollen: Moderate-High (Ragweed, Grasses)
UV Index: 9 (Very High)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Extreme
Tropical Update
Tropical Depression Six is expected to become a tropical storm later today. TD 6 is located about 840 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving WNW at 15 mph. This motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is forecast over the next day or two. TD 6 will likely become tropical storm Fiona later today.
11:00 AM AST Wed Aug 17
Location: 14.0°N 36.4°W
Moving: WNW at 15 mph
Min pressure: 1006 mb
Max sustained: 35 mph
Today in Weather History (NWS Wakefield)
1974 F1 Tornado: Northampton Co
1986 Hurricane Charley
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