Hot and Humid

Showers and Storms Possible

The front remains stalled tothe north today, keepingthings warm and humid durinthe afternoon.

A weashortwave approaches from thewest during the afternoonwhich will lead to formationof showers and storms over thehigher elevations.

With highsstill near 90, and dew pointsslightly higher, into the mid60s, CAPE values should exceed1000 J/kg at least.

However,some guidance shows upwards of2000 J/kg.

Either way, looksunstable enough forthunderstorms, given theforcing aloft, paired with asurface trough in the lee ofthe Appalachians.

Flow willnot be as strong alofthowever, which may limit thesevere threat a bit.

However,could see some pulse typethunderstorms, which couldcertainly bring some damagingwinds.

SPC has the area in amarginal risk for severestorms during the afternoon asa result.

In addition to thesevere threat, there will be athreat for slower movingstorms, which could lead toisolated instances offlooding.

TodayA chance ofshowers and thunderstormsafter 2pm.

Partly sunny, witha high near 88.

Light andvariable wind becoming south 5to 8 mph in the afternoon.Chance of precipitation is50%.

TonightShowers andthunderstorms likely beforemidnight, then a chance ofshowers.

Mostly cloudy, with alow around 68.

South windaround 7 mph.

Chance ofprecipitation is 70%.

Newprecipitation amounts betweena half and three quarters ofan inch possible.

FridayAslight chance of showers, thenshowers and thunderstormslikely after noon.

Mostlycloudy, with a high near 87.Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.Chance of precipitation is60%.

New rainfall amountsbetween a tenth and quarter ofan inch, except higher amountspossible in thunderstorms.Friday NightShowers andthunderstorms likely beforemidnight, then a slight chanceof showers.

Mostly cloudy,with a low around 69.

Southwind 3 to 7 mph.

Chance ofprecipitation is 70%.

Newprecipitation amounts betweena half and three quarters ofan inch possible.

SaturdayAchance of showers, withthunderstorms also possibleafter noon.

Partly sunny, witha high near 87.

West wind 5 to8 mph.

Chance of precipitationis 30%.

Saturday NightPartlycloudy, with a low around 60.SundaySunny, with a high near79.

Sunday NightMostly clear,with a low around 57.MondaySunny, with a high near78.

Monday NightMostly clear,with a low around 59.TuesdayMostly sunny, with ahigh near 82.

TuesdayNightPartly cloudy, with a lowaround 64.

WednesdayMostsunny, with a high nea