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First Warning Forecast: Tracking fantastic weather through the weekend

Posted at 6:41 AM, Sep 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-21 11:14:46-04

A pretty quiet forecast on tap for the next couple of days as high pressure dominates the area. We’re still dealing with some effects from Jose. Those effects are tidal flooding, coastal flooding and rough surf. The next high tide is at 11 am at Sewell’s point, so we could see some minor tidal flooding. Nuisance tidal flooding is possible into the end of the work week. Some patchy fog is possible this morning, so watch out for areas of reduced visibility. Plenty of sunshine with highs in the low and mid 80s. Dewpoints will be near 70, making it feel on the humid side.

Very similar conditions to end the work week. Expect partly cloudy skies, highs in the 80s and low rain chances.

A fantastic weekend in store! We’re forecasting low rain chances, few clouds and highs in the lower 80s. Our attention turns to Maria heading into next week. We will be keeping a close eye on the storm. As of now, the forecast track has Maria heading in our general direction. It is still too far out to tell if the storm will go closer to the coast or further out to sea.

Weather & Health 

Pollen: Moderate (Ragweed)

UV Index: 7 (High)

Air Quality: Good (Code Green)

Mosquitoes: Extreme

Tropical Update

Jose is stationary, and the system is expected to meander well offshore of the coast of southeast New England for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Jose is forecast to become post-tropical tonight or on Friday.

11:00 AM AST Thu Sep 21
Location: 39.6°N 68.2°W
Moving: Stationary
Min pressure: 984 mb
Max sustained: 60 mph

Maria is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the NNW is forecast early Friday, with that motion continuing through early Saturday. On the forecast track, Maria’s eye will continue to pass offshore of the northern coast of the Dominican Republic today, and then move near or just east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeastern Bahamas tonight and on Friday.

11:00 AM AST Thu Sep 21
Location: 20.2°N 69.1°W
Moving: NW at 9 mph
Min pressure: 960 mb
Max sustained: 115 mph

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