More rain and storms… A cold front will push through the Mid-Atlantic today keeping the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Our biggest threat will be gusty winds and heavy rain. Highs will reach into the upper 80s today.
Skies will clear through Friday with a few leftover showers lingering behind the front. Highs will slip back into the mid 80s. Expect a nice mix of sun and clouds this weekend with a slim chance for showers and highs in the mid 80s.
Today: Mostly Cloudy, Scattered Showers/Storms(50%). Highs in the upper 80s. Winds: S 5-10
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy, Scattered Showers/Storms(50%). Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: S 5-10
Tomorrow: Clearing Skies, Scattered Showers/Storms(30%). Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: N 10-15
Tropical Update
Tropical Storm Danny continues to slowly drift over the central tropical Atlantic. Danny is centered about 1200 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and moving west at just 10 mph. A turn toward the WNW is expected over the next 48 hours. Some strengthening is possible and Danny could become a hurricane on Friday. This system will approach the Leeward Islands by Monday and Puerto Rico by Tuesday.
5:00 AM AST Thu Aug 20
Location: 12.2°N 43.7°W
Moving: W at 10 mph
Min pressure: 1000 mb
Max sustained: 50 mph
Weather & Health
Pollen: Moderate (Ragweed, Grasses)
UV Index: 9 (Very High)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Very High
Today in Weather History (NWS Wakefield)
August 20th
1986 F0 Tornado: Bertie Co
For Live VIPIR Weather updates on Facebook: MylesHendersonWTKR
Follow me on Twitter: @MHendersonWTKR
Check out the Interactive Radar on WTKR.com: Interactive Radar
