Forecaster Derrah Getter’s First Warning Forecast
Hot and steamy conditions return tomorrow. Highs top out in the low 90s with feels like temperatures in the low 100s. A few isolated showers and storms will be possible but the day will mainly be dry.
Highs will be in the low to mid 90s on Sunday. Afternoon heat index values will be pushed to the near 105 degrees. Rain chances will be highest Sunday going into Monday and some storms could turn severe. Some spots are under a level 2 out of 5 risk for scattered severe thunderstorms.
Next week starts off much more comfortable with highs only in the low 80s, lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. Highs creep up into the 90s again as we head into the 4th of July.
Tropical Update
As of 5 pm 6/28/24
A tropical wave over the west-central Caribbean Sea is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions become more favorable for development later this week.
- 30% formation chance through 48 hours (LOW)
- 30% formation chance through 7 days (LOW)
Another tropical wave southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Slow development will be possible next week.
- Near 0% formation chance through 48 hours (LOW)
- 30% formation chance through 7 days (LOW)
Tropical Depression Two is expected to continue strengthening this weekend. By the end of the weekend it could become our first hurricane of the season. Models track it moving toward the Caribbean.
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