ISOLATED POP UP STORMS POSSIBLE TODAY; ANOTHER HOT WEEKEND AHEAD… After many days of dry, sunny weather, we get our first real rain chance today in awhile as isolated showers and thunderstorms pop up this afternoon into this evening. Organized severe weather is not expected today, but any storms that do develop have a good chance of producing lots of lightning, bursts of heavy rain, and gusty winds. We’re also looking ahead to another hot weekend. Let’s talk details…
STORMS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON… Right on time, summertime pop up thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into this evening. This will be our first real “diurnal heat induced thunderstorms” that are quite traditional around here this time of year and as we get into the heart of summer. Keep in mind, these storms are generally well under severe limits but can still be dangerous – meaning lightning will be involved at times. NOT everyone will get wet today, but where it does rain, we could have heavy downpours. High temperatures today will again be around 92°.
MORE POP UP STORMS ON FRIDAY… Keep the rain gear handy and have a way to check the radar both today and on Friday as more pop up storms could happen in the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures Friday will be in the mid-90s.
SLIGHTLY WARMER THIS WEEKEND… Our last weekend (Memorial Day) had several inland communities hit 100°. Most spots should remain just below the 100 degree mark this weekend, but there is a good chance that some communities will make a run at the upper-90s. Rain chances will be around 20% each day, meaning MOST of us will remain dry and hot.
HURRICANE SEASON STARTS SATURDAY… The 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially kicks off on Saturday, June 1. We note that no tropical storm formation is in the forecast over the next 5-7 days for any part of the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean Sea.
See all the details in your Thursday #rzw forecast video… Enjoy the day!