Tracking Hurricane Florence

Warm and muggy conditions are expected through Friday with scattered showers and storms. Mostly cloudy skies will keep temperatures in the mid to upper 80s each afternoon with uncomfortable lower 70s expected at night. All eyes will be on hurricane Florence which will approach the southeast Friday. The exact track and intensity will ultimately determine its impacts on the region. At this point, very heavy rain and breezy conditions are expected over the weekend into next week. It will not rain the entire time, but it will come in waves.

Tropical Update: Florence is a major hurricane that continues to move towards the southeast. It will remain very strong as it nears the coast Friday. The storm will make landfall in NC/SC or remain just offshore. The storm is then expected to stall and move southwest through SC. As the storm moves over land it will weaken quickly. The coastal areas will deal with hurricane force winds, the wind threat will decrease quickly inland. For inland areas, flooding will be the concern. At this time, 6-12 inches of rain is likely for inland areas, 10-30 inches of rain is possible near the coast. This storm will impact the southeast starting Friday and lingering into next week. This storm will go down in the history books.

Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, isolated showers and storms. High 87°. NNE wind 10-20 mph, higher gusts.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy and breezy, mild and muggy. Low 73°. N wind 10-20 mph, higher gusts.

Friday: Partly sunny with a few showers, windy. High 86°. N wind 10-25 mph, higher gusts.