Tropical Storm Aaron Forecast and Local Heat Index Update: August 14th

Tropical Storm Aaron Update

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Aaron is strengthening with top winds of 60 mph and pressure below 1,000 millibars, moving west at 17 mph over the central Atlantic.
• ⚠️ A significant concern exists for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Lesser Antilles, as the storm may approach as a major hurricane this weekend, potentially bringing rough surf and gusty showers.
• 🛰️ Hurricane hunters are scheduled to fly into the storm this afternoon to gather data, which could lead to changes in computer models and forecasts within the next 24 hours.
• 🌊 The current forecast track keeps the storm away from the US East Coast, aiming for a path between Bermuda and the US.

Local Weather Conditions

• 🔥 The heat index is the primary concern locally, with temperatures feeling like they are in the triple digits.
• ⚡ Scattered, mainly inland storms are expected this afternoon due to the sea breeze.
• ☀️ Rain chances are below average for this time of year, with continued hot and humid weather and a drought persisting.
• 🌡️ Daytime temperatures will be in the lower 90s, with nighttime lows in the lower 80s, and a 20-30% chance of scattered inland storms daily for the remainder of the week.