The new week started off with hot and humid conditions. Afternoon highs were in the upper 80s to lower 90s, though high humidity raised the heat index well into the triple digits at times. 

Showers and storms were with us then into the early evening. Rainfall estimates from VIPIR Radar indicate that many locations received over 2-3″ of rain. It is estimated that eastern Tattnall County receiving about 5″.

A LOOK AHEAD

More heavy rain is possible on and off through the rest of the week. The highest rain chances will happen on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Timing for storms each day will be after lunchtime and into the early evening.

Rain chances for Independence Day on Friday look to back off a little. However, they don’t go away all together. If you have outdoor plans or will be attending one of the many fireworks shows, keep an eye to the sky for showers and storms.

Be sure to have a plan ‘B’ and have a place you can go to seek shelter if any storms develop over your area. 

Temperatures each day will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s with heat index values approaching 100°F at times. 

THE TROPICS

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of cloudiness in the northern Gulf right now. A cold front that is moving southward is expected to stall out in this same area. It is possible for a tropical or subtropical low will develop in this area.

This system is forecast to cross over Florida in the coming days and emerge over the Atlantic Ocean. The overall risk for development from this area is low (20%).

No other development is expected across the Atlantic basin within the next 5 to 7 day.