For This Afternoon: An area of high pressure will be in place over the western Atlantic during this afternoon. This high pressure will pump in a very humid air mass on southerly winds.
A mixture of sunshine and clouds can be expected throughout this afternoon. Temperatures will be between 84 and 89 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be around 75 Degrees. Heat index readings will be between 95 and 100 Degrees. Winds will be Southwest at around 10 mph.
In addition to all of this, it is possible that we could see a couple of pop up isolated thunderstorms occur across the region during the mid and late afternoon hours. Any thunderstorms that do form will be capable of producing gusty winds, torrential downpours with localized flooding and frequent lightning. It should be noted though that most areas should stay dry this afternoon.
Tonight: No relief from the oppressively humid conditions are expected tonight as temperatures are only expected to fall to between 70 and 75 Degrees & dew point temperatures will be in the low to mid 70s. Be aware that these oppressively humid conditions are going to be dangerous for those without adequate access to air conditioning or other ways to cool yourself off.
I do think that there may be a few thunderstorms around for a while this evening & any thunderstorms that do occur will be capable of producing gusty winds, torrential downpours with localized flooding and frequent lightning. The thunderstorm activity should come to an end by or just before midnight tonight.
Friday: It’s going to be oppressively hot and humid on Friday as that very humid southerly wind flow remains in place.
Friday looks to feature a mixture of sunshine and clouds & it will be hot & very humid. In addition, there will probably be the threat for a few thunderstorms during the evening. Any thunderstorms that do develop will be capable of producing gusty winds, torrential downpours with localized flooding and frequent lightning.
High temperatures Friday will be around 90 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be near 75 Degrees. Heat index readings will be around 100 Degrees during the afternoon. Winds will be West at around 10 mph.
This Weekend: An area of high pressure over the western Atlantic will continue to pump in humid conditions throughout this weekend on a southwesterly wind flow.
Saturday looks to feature a mixture of some sunshine and clouds. It will be very warm and humid. In addition, it looks likely that there will be a fair amount of shower and thunderstorm activity around at times during the day. It’s possible that there could be two rounds of thunderstorms on Saturday – One round during the early and mid-morning hours & a second round from mid-afternoon into the early evening hours. Any thunderstorms that do occur during Saturday could be on the strong side & be capable of producing 40-60 mph wind gusts, torrential downpours with localized flooding and frequent lightning. Given that there may be several hours from late morning into the early afternoon hours without the threat for rain and thunderstorms, I wouldn’t cancel any outdoor plans yet.
High temperatures Saturday will be between 85 and 90 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be in the low 70s. Heat index readings will be around 95 Degrees during the afternoon.
Sunday looks sunny to partly sunny, very warm and humid with high temperatures near 90 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be between 65 and 70 Degrees.
Next Week: Monday looks partly sunny with high temperatures between 84 and 89 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be around 65 Degrees.
It appears that a cold front will cross the region during Tuesday bringing with it the threat for scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. It’s possible that some of the thunderstorms could be on the strong side. High temperatures Tuesday will be between 85 and 90 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be in the upper 60s.
Wednesday looks partly sunny with high temperatures between 80 and 85 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be between 60 and 65 Degrees.
It appears that we will see some near average for this time of year by later next week. Additionally, some much lower dew point temperatures look likely by later next week.
Next Thursday looks sunny to partly sunny with high temperatures near 80 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be in the upper 50s.
Next Friday looks partly sunny with high temperatures between 75 and 80 Degrees. Dew point temperatures will be in the mid 50s.
