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— Elizabeth Leitman (@WxLiz) August 16, 2023
About 6 days until an area of low pressure potentially develops in the western or central Gulf that may become a tropical storm while pushing west.
Also watching two separate tropical waves in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean that have growing odds of becoming named storms. pic.twitter.com/0sFbMCoG6C
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 16, 2023
How intense will Hilary get as a hurricane? The current NHC forecast is 105-knots (Category 3) but that may be conservative considering the optimal conditions lying ahead for the storm. Hilary should become a major hurricane by Friday.
Yes, Hilary will affect California. pic.twitter.com/hBGIwFnNOT
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) August 16, 2023
MORE HOT DAYS AHEAD… Unfortunately, temperatures will increase over the next several days. Highs will again approach the 100° mark on Saturday.
FEW STORMS NEAR COAST TODAY; HIGH TEMPS CLOSER TO SEASONAL NORMS TODAY… Due to an ever so slightly cooler, drier airmass in place across south Alabama and northwest Florida, most of the region will remain dry today. Temperatures will not be AS hot as previous days with high temps expected to be in the low- to mid-90s across the region. A few showers and thunderstorms may develop near the Alabama and northwest Florida beaches this afternoon into this evening. Unfortunately, temperatures will increase in the days ahead. We will have high temperatures in the upper-90s across the region this weekend into early next week.
TROPICS: 20% CHANCE OF TROPICAL STORM FORMING IN GULF… The National Hurricane Center indicates there is a low-end chance of a tropical storm forming in the central or western Gulf of Mexico in 5-7 days, potentially in the latter half of the weekend or early next week. Way too early to know any specifics, but global models have hinted at the possibility of a tropical storm forming. Early indications point to the system moving westward, potentially toward the Texas or Louisiana coast. It remains too early to know more information. I will have more info over the next few days. Please check back in for updates.
TROPICS: TWO TROPICAL DISTURBANCES MAY DEVELOP IN EASTERN ATLANTIC… The National Hurricane Center indicates two tropical disturbances could potentially develop into named tropical storms in about a week across the far eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean. These systems would originate from tropical waves that move off the western coast of Africa. Right now, NHC gives a 30% chance and a separate 30% chance of two separate storms developing this weekend or early next week. This continues to be nothing to worry about for now, but this is something to be aware of, particularly as we are approaching the climatological peak of the hurricane season in about one month.
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See all the details in your Wednesday RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great day!
NOT QUITE AS HOT TODAY… Won’t be AS hot today across south Alabama and northwest Florida. Temperatures will be much more in line with our seasonal August norms.
A few showers and storms may happen, particularly (although not exclusively) across northwest Florida this afternoon.
Have a nice Wednesday!
Dewpoints are a bit lower north of the frontal boundary currently draped across the Deep South. Air isn't as humid in places like Birmingham and Jackson, MS compared to Mobile and Pensacola.
This slightly cooler, slightly drier air moves into the region overnight into Weds. A.M. pic.twitter.com/McZftDvI2x
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 16, 2023
TROPICAL STORM MAY FORM IN ABOUT ONE WEEK IN THE GULF OF MEXICO… The National Hurricane Center indicates there is a low-end chance that a tropical storm forms in the western or central Gulf of Mexico in about 5-7 days, perhaps this weekend or early next week. Global models suggest a broad area of low pressure may develop in the area, potentially becoming a named tropical storm in about a week. It is a bit too early to know much in the way of specifics, but early model indications point to a westward movement toward the Texas or Louisiana coast. Again, way too early to know specifics. We will know more in the days ahead.
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I will have your next detailed forecast video posted by 7:15AM tomorrow morning. Have a good evening!
The tropics are coming alive. The National Hurricane Center indicates there is a 20% chance of a named tropical storm forming in the western or central Gulf in about one week. https://t.co/5upUOvywYa pic.twitter.com/7WdlBvUluM
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 16, 2023
Strong storms continue to push southeast across the region. LOTS of lightning and loud thunder with this complex of storms.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings continue in parts of Walton County and points east. Storms are now under severe limits locally, however. pic.twitter.com/YYtuM42vmE
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 16, 2023
