Forecaster Derrah Getter's First Warning Forecast
The sweltering heat continues as we head into the weekend.
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An excessive heat warning is in effect Friday from 10 am to 8 pm. Feels like temperatures are expected to reach as high as 110 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s.
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The heat will fuel some storms in the evening. the entire area is under a level 1 out of 5 threat to see isolated severe thunderstorms. The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. The severe weather threat carries over into Saturday. As a cold front approaches, rain chances will continue to increase through Sunday.
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During the upcoming work-week temperatures trend near normal. The humidity doesn't ease so it will still feel close to the triple digits. There will also be the chance for a spotty shower or storm each day.
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Tropical Update
As of 08/01/24 at 7 pm
A tropical wave is headed for the Gulf of Mexico. A tropical depression could form over the weekend.
- Formation chance through 48 hours...LOW (30%)
- Formation chance through 7 days...HIGH (70%)
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