MIDWAY, Fl. (WTXL) -- The approach of Tropical Depression Nine will continue, but the gustiest winds and heaviest rains are still nearly two days away from being an imminent threat for portions of the Big Bend. Tuesday afternoon will feature a Summer-like set up in terms of afternoon heat and rain coverage. We’ll likely start off clear for Tuesday but clouds are expected to build in later, with temperatures in the low to mid 90s. Moisture from the Atlantic can help spark rain showers and isolated storms (Rain coverage 30%). It is also expected to be quite breezy again, with easterly winds up to 15 mph.
After starting off with morning temperatures in the low to mid 70s (upper 70s along the coast), Wednesday features more of a transitional phase between a Summer pattern and the possible local landfall of whatever Tropical Depression Nine becomes. Highs may still reach the low 90s, but clouds are expected to be more numerous with rain coverage around 40%.
Thursday is likely the day we see a tropical storm impact. The system is expected to be somewhat lopsided with the majority of the wet weather to the southeast of its center. This makes the actual forecast point of landfall all the more important because that will determine how much rain the local area can get. As of 5am ET Tuesday, the potential for landfall stretches from the western Big Bend down to the west coast of the Floridian peninsula.
More details on the Tropics will be available on the daily tropics check. You can find it online on wtxl.tv/weather/news. More information can be found on the “Hurricane Center” tab.
Chief Meteorologist Casanova Nurse will have the latest updates on the tropical threat and your local forecast, starting at 5pm on ABC 27.
