Saturday Morning Forecast: Heat Dome, Hurricane Season Outlook, and Coastal Conditions

Weekend Heat Dome and Above-Average Temperatures

• ☀️ A heat dome is building in, bringing early season heat and high humidity for the next several days.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be above average, potentially reaching record territory.
• 📈 Feels like temperatures will push into the mid-90s for many areas, with inland locations experiencing triple-digit feels like temperatures.

Hurricane Season Outlook

• 🌀 The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins in two weeks, with no tropical cyclones expected in the next seven days.
• 🌊 While the Pacific hurricane season is underway, the Atlantic basin currently shows less sea surface heat content compared to last year.
• 📊 The forecast indicates a shift from a La Niña setup to an ENSO neutral phase, suggesting an active hurricane season but with initial forecasts not as high as last season.
• 🌡️ Water temperatures in the Caribbean are warming into the mid-80s, with coastal Florida waters around 81-82 degrees, closer to June averages.

Weather Conditions and Coastal Outlook

• 🚫 Expect rain-free conditions for the weekend and much of the upcoming week, with only a 20-30% chance of spotty showers by next Thursday.
• 💨 Winds will be generally calm, coming from the southwest at around 5 mph, increasing to 10-15 mph along the coast in the afternoon and evening.
• 🏖️ An onshore wind will provide more comfortable conditions for beach areas and coastal regions.
• 🌊 Seas will be 1-2 feet or less, with southwest winds of 5-10 knots, making for nice conditions on the water and beaches.
• ☁️ High pressure will remain overhead, bringing passing clouds but preventing storms from reaching Florida.

Drought Monitor and Temperature Trends

• ✅ Recent rainfall has provided some improvement to the drought monitor.
• 🌡️ Today's high temperatures will be in the low 90s inland and upper 80s near the coast.
• 🌙 Overnight temperatures will be in the mid-70s, with some areas starting Sunday morning in the upper 60s.
• 📈 Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s for most of the upcoming week.