PM Update: Warm Today, Hot Tomorrow

Mostly sunny Wed. with above-average temperatures

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A few extra clouds floating by overhead today have helped hold temperatures down a smidge, but most places are still rising to highs in the upper 80s, which is above average for this time of year. A wind shifting from northerly to easterly will help bring humidity levels up a little, but not to muggy levels seen as recently as Saturday. Overall, high pressure remains in control and will provide another great evening for any outdoor activities.

Through Tonight: Another fine evening is in store as temperatures fall to around 80 near sunset. Dew points are ticking back up a bit, so tonight will be a little warmer than last. Look for lows to range from the mid-60s to low 70s. A spot or two of fog is possible late night.

Tomorrow (Wednesday): We turn up the heat again for tomorrow, with temperatures rising well above normal under mostly sunny skies. Highs should top out in the low 90s most spots, perhaps even a few places nearing the mid-90s.

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Tropics: We continue to keep a watchful eye on a disturbance north of the Caribbean islands that's headed west. It's increasingly likely this system will become a tropical depression in the next 24 hours or so, and possibly a named storm (Danny) thereafter. Until it becomes better established, track and intensity is basically a guessing game, but the pattern continues to appear favorable for at least a threat to the East Coast. A hurricane hunter plane is scheduled to investigate the area this afternoon. Keep up with the tropics using our Hurricane Tracking Center.