Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s First Warning Forecast
Extreme heat and humidity. Several chances for scattered showers and storms through the weekend.
Highs will return to the mid 90s today with an afternoon heat index near 110. We will see partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and storms developing this afternoon to evening. Some storms could be strong to severe with heavy rain and gusty winds.
More of the same for Saturday with highs in the mid 90s and an afternoon heat index near 110. Expect a mix of clouds with scattered showers and storms. Some storms could be strong to severe.
A slight break on Sunday as highs dip to the upper 80s. It will still be muggy so the afternoon heat index will be near 100. Expect a mix of clouds with scattered showers and storms.
Highs will settle in the mid to upper 80s for the first part of next week. It will still be hot and humid, but not as extreme as the end of this week.
Today: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Storms. Highs in the mid 90s. Winds: SW 5-15
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Winds: S 5-10
Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy, Scattered Storms. Highs in the mid 90s. Winds: SW 10-15
Tropical Update
Potential Tropical Cyclone Four over eastern Cuba. On the forecast track, the disturbance is expected to move over Cuba today, cross the Straits of Florida on Saturday, and then move near or over the west coast of Florida Saturday night through Sunday night.
The disturbance is expected to develop into a tropical depression on Saturday as it moves across the Straits of Florida, followed by intensification into a tropical storm (Debby) by Saturday night.
Weather & Health
Pollen: Medium (Grasses)
UV Index: 9 (Very High)
Air Quality: Moderate (Code Yellow)
Mosquitoes: Extreme
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