Locally heavy thunderstorms and downpours have dotted the viewing area today, and more is expected.
The migrating frontal boundary draped over northeast Florida and southeast Georgia has been the focal point for several slow-moving storms and heavy downpours. Exact Track 4-D rainfall estimates show many areas along I-95 and Highway 301 with over 2 inches, and reports of almost 4 inches in Glynn County near Brunswick, Georgia.
These storms have moved inland and will begin to weaken after sunset, fading around 10 p.m.
Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms are possible on Thursday and Friday. These may bring temporary relief from the heat as temperatures reach the 90s.
Afternoon highs continue to climb as humidity builds this weekend. Feels Like temperatures will reach 100-110 degrees. Rain chances will become widespread, increasing through the weekend. These will develop mainly after 2 p.m. and last through around 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies with showers and isolated storms.
Thursday: The heat continues. Becoming partly cloudy and hot, with isolated showers possible (20 percent). Morning lows in the 70s. Afternoon highs in the 80s and 90s. Feels Like temperatures 95-100 degrees. Wind: S/SE 5-15 mph.
Friday: Summer heat and humidity. Limited rain chances with widespread 90s. Feels Like temperatures 99-105. Lows in the 70s. Afternoon highs in the 80s and 90s. Rain chances 10-30 percent. Wind: W/SW 5-10 mph.
Looking ahead: Increasing rain chances through Sunday. Rainfall models continue to show light amounts over the next week, with locally heavy rounds of rain possible.
Tropics: We are watching an area in the southern Gulf where a broad area of low pressure will move into Mexico.
Sunrise: 6:24 p.m.
Sunset: 8:29 p.m.