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A slow-moving frontal boundary will drop south across the region today and tomorrow, triggering showers and storms today and an area of rain on Tuesday. This boundary extends west to east roughly across Lake Ontario this morning. An area of rain and storms over Canada has moved out over the northern waters of Lake Ontario. This area of precipitation is expected to stay out over the lake until it passes east of the Finger Lakes.

Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening

Florida State

USA TODAY

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for most of the state ahead of what could be the first major storm of the hurricane season.

Hurricane forecasters say strengthening storm is aimed at Florida

Scripps News

The U.S. is in for a long and wet winter this year. The Farmer’s Almanac said the coldest week of the season will be the end of January into February — particularly in the Northern Plains.

Farmers' Almanac says this winter will be a long, wet, whirlwind of rapid-fire storms

Tampa, FL

AccuWeather

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend. Tropical Depression Four is forecast to strengthen while moving northward along the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms slowly northward. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that not only may the feature become a hurricane, but it may also later stall along the southeastern United States coast next week.

Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert

Think Antarctica is always a frozen wonderland? Think again. Our southernmost continent is experiencing a surprising summer-like spell — in the dead of winter. East Antarctica, which makes up most of the continent, has been experiencing abnormally high temperatures since July. The South Pole station is on track for its warmest July since 2002, averaging about 11 degrees Fahrenheit (6.3 Celsius) above normal, according to The Washington Post.

Scientists issue warning as temperatures in Antarctica soar above normal: 'This heat wave is a near-record (or record) event'

As a complex weather system moves across the United States, various regions are facing significant meteorological challenges. From severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks stretching from the Great Lakes to the Southern Plains, to dangerous heat waves gripping the South-Central states, the next few days will bring diverse and potentially hazardous conditions to much of the country. Here’s a breakdown of the critical weather information you need to know:

Heat Builds in the Southern Plains

Rinse and repeat for Tuesday. A comfy start to the day under a mix of clouds and sun. High temperatures will sit in the upper 70s to near 80 for some. Another spotty afternoon shower will again be possible but most stay dry. Overnight we’ll sit mostly clear with lows in the 50s.

Pleasant through late week, rain chances increase Friday

The Mirror US

A tropical depression moving into the Gulf of Mexico is growing better organized, forecasters said Saturday, and is likely to bring drenching rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida as Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Debby

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Timothy Dennis

Another weak disturbance will rotate into New England today as a large-scale remains planted over eastern Canada. This will allow for another day of afternoon and evening showers and storms. With a deeper layer of cold air farther to the west in New England than on Wednesday, these showers will be much more widespread across all of New England compared to yesterday.

Round of thunderstorms Thursday; Saturday trends drier for New England

Maine State

A pesky upper-level low remains nearly stationary east of Maine. Daytime heating managed to pop isolated showers and thunderstorms into the upper-level low’s cool upper-level air much of this week. Today was no exception, as illustrated by this afternoon’s visible satellite loop:. Hurricane Ernesto is located about 500...

Unsettled weekend ahead. Another stretch of refreshing Canadian air arrives Tuesday!

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Humidity levels have been creeping higher since Saturday and we are going to be back in the soup for today as well as the week ahead. We will also be dealing with a series of waves moving around the Bermuda high. It is building into the Southeastern US. A southwest flow aloft is bringing up ripples in the flow. It will not be raining all the time but there will be some downpours and a few heavier thunderstorms to deal with during the week ahead.

Very warm humid conditions with waves of heavy rain next 5 days across the Eastern & Southern US

UPI News

The National Weather Service said Thursday that Pacific Ocean Tropical Storm Carlotta is expected to become a hurricane late Thursday or Friday.

Forecasters predict Tropical Storm Carlotta to grow into hurricane

Powder

It's August, and that means skiers are doing one of two things: participating in an outdoor activity not as fun as skiing, or looking at long-range winter weather forecasts. Today, we're doing the latter. Let's get to it. Check out the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Seasonal ...

NOAA's Seasonal Outlook for Winter '24/'25 Isn't Ideal

The beautiful and dry stretch of weather continues for one more day! Plenty of sun for our Thursday with highs in the mid 80s. We do have wildfire smoke in our upper atmosphere today so there will be a bit of haze through this evening. You can always check what the levels are in your area here. Overnight we’ll start mostly clear but clouds will build in from the west into Friday morning, lows will sit near 60.

Hazy sunshine for Thursday, rain moves in Friday afternoon

New Hampshire State

After millions in the Midwest and Northeast were able to enjoy a summer weekend without high humidity, an uptick in moisture this week will lead to showers and thunderstorms. Following a comfortable and mostly rain-free weekend for the second half of July in the Midwest and Northeast, more humid air with the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms will return for the fourth week of July, AccuWeather meteorologists say.

Showers, thunderstorms to return to Midwest and Northeast this week

Troughing remains anchored to New England's east over the next two days. This keeps weak disturbances rippling through the region. On Wednesday, an area of low pressure (along with a weak cold front) will continue to move westward out of the Canadian Maritimes and into eastern Maine.

Rounds of showers incoming between very nice weather for New England

Georgia State

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Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

There are now two areas of potential tropical development being monitored in the Pacific Ocean. In the Eastern Pacific, offshore of Southwestern Mexico, there is a low chance of tropical development in the next week. Some slow development is possible. Southeast of the Hawaiian Islands, in the Central Pacific, there is a medium chance of potential tropical development in the next 7 days. An area of low pressure could form by the weekend or early next week.

Chances of Tropical Development in the Pacific Ocean

Arizona State

Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, the Eastern Pacific tropical basin will likely have increased activity in the next two weeks due to changing atmospheric conditions making it more likely for two new potential Tropical Storms or even Hurricanes to develop. These potential tropical systems may have an impact fueling some additional tropical moisture in Arizona in the next few weeks.

Future East Pacific hurricanes poised to enhance Arizona's monsoon thunderstorms

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Showers and storms make a return, here is what you need to know today

Its been a great Wednesday with temps in the valley holding in the 80s. Air quality remains pretty good in the moderate (yellow) range. A bit...

Showers and storms make a return, here is what you need to know today

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