Hot & humid Tuesday ahead; Watching a cold front & Hurricane Erin
As we move through the morning hours, expect plenty of sunshine, though a few clouds will begin to build into the afternoon. Despite the increasing cloud cover, skies will remain mostly sunny overall.
Temperatures will stay hot and humid today, with highs climbing into the mid 90s. A few stray showers or thunderstorms may pop up during the afternoon, but most of the region will stay dry.
Looking Ahead: A cold front is expected to arrive by Thursday, bringing with it better chances for showers and storms that will linger through the end of the week and into the weekend. The increased cloud cover and precipitation will help bring cooler temperatures to the area—welcome relief after a string of hot, humid days.
Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Erin In the Atlantic, Hurricane Erin remains a Category 3 storm as it continues to churn offshore. Current models keep Erin tracking parallel to the East Coast, with no direct landfall expected at this time.
However, the storm is large enough to generate dangerous surf and rip currents along much of the Eastern Seaboard—from Florida to Maine. Beachgoers should stay alert and follow all local advisories if heading to the coast.
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- USA Today
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