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Tuesday PM Forecast: signs of change to the summer heat, steam, repeat pattern

Posted 4:45 PM 8/19/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The time of the year has come when average temperatures begin to trend down. While the first major cold front is still surely weeks away, the first sign of some steam relief may arrive by the end of the month. Late August and Early September also mark the busiest point of hurricane season, and (More)

8/18/2025

Monday PM Forecast: More hot afternoons with pop-up storms

Posted 5:47 PM 8/18/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Hot and sunny mornings will lead to pop-up storms during the afternoons. While coverage may be more on the isolated side through midweek, improving moisture could result in stormier days by late week.

Tonight & Tomorrow: As leftover showers gradually wrap up through (More)

8/17/2025

Sunday PM Forecast: Scattered afternoon storms Monday, Erin growing in size

Posted 5:26 PM 8/17/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Expect heat, humidity, and a good dosage of afternoon storms early in the week. Erin remains a powerful hurricane, and is starting to grow larger in size.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight, expect mostly clear skies with lows near 76 degrees. Summer heat (More)

8/16/2025

Saturday PM Forecast: Heat & pop-up storms linger, Hurricane Erin remains powerful

Saturday PM Forecast: Heat & pop-up storms linger, Hurricane Erin remains powerful

Posted 5:41 PM 8/16/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

The typical August weather of heat, humidity, and pop-up storms is not going anywhere. In the tropics, Erin remains a very powerful category five hurricane.

Tonight & Tomorrow: August’s typical heat, humidity, and pop-up storms are not letting up (More)

8/15/2025

Friday PM Forecast: typical late summer weather continues, Erin becomes hurricane

Posted 5:00 PM 8/15/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

An unexpectedly widespread batch of showers and thunderstorms shut down the heat by midday on Friday, and therefore, the heat advisory was cancelled. Another one has been issued for Saturday with highs soaring back into the mid-90s. In the Atlantic Ocean, Erin has become the (More)

8/14/2025

Thursday PM Forecast: more heat alerts, more highs in the mid 90s

Posted 5:35 PM 8/14/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Peak summer heat is back in the forecast, and it’s not going anywhere fast. Highs in the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity to push heat index values near or above 108° each afternoon through Saturday. A Heat Advisory will be in effect during these (More)

8/13/2025

Wednesday PM Forecast: Heat taking the spotlight, prompting new alerts

Posted 5:42 PM 8/13/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Heat will be a primary fixture moving into the weekend as drier conditions take over. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Thursday, with more likely in the days to follow. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin is just days away from becoming a hurricane.

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8/12/2025

Tuesday PM Forecast: afternoon showers and thunderstorms carry on

Posted 4:48 PM 8/12/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A more active stretch of showers and thunderstorms through midweek to the week will give way to hotter, drier conditions just in time for the weekend. Tropical Storm Erin continues to churn in an awakening Atlantic Basin.  

Tonight & Tomorrow: Rain and (More)

8/11/2025

Monday PM Forecast: Adjustments to the rain forecast, Erin set to intensify

Posted 5:43 PM 8/11/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Even with tropical moisture in place, other factors have limited the number of storms lately. The latest Storm Station forecast takes this into account. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic and will become a hurricane later in the week.

Admittedly, the rain forecast (More)

8/10/2025

Sunday PM Forecast: Storms igniting each afternoon, system organizing in the tropics

Posted 5:32 PM 8/10/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

An uptick in available moisture will fuel afternoon thunderstorms through much of next week. Although there will be plenty of dry time, a few storms could affect commutes and after-school activities. In the tropics, the next system is taking shape.

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