Forecast Discussion
Today
Thursday PM Forecast: first of two fronts delivering increased showers to end week
Posted 4:54 PM 8/21/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Plan for occasional disruptions to outdoor activities and commutes the next two days. By the middle of next week, a little humidity dip could provide some end-of-month steam relief.
Rest of the Week: A weak front dropping south from the Tennessee Valley will stall along (More)
Yesterday
Wednesday PM Forecast: Erin, weak front to send more active pattern to Capital Area
Posted 2:57 PM 8/20/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The summer heat isn’t giving up just yet, but there are some changes ahead in the forecast that signal September is around the corner. Late August also marks the beginning of the busiest stretch in hurricane season, and there is plenty to watch in the tropics.
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8/19/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: signs of change to the summer heat, steam, repeat pattern
Posted 4:45 PM 8/19/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The time of the year has come when average temperatures begin to trend down. While the first major cold front is still surely weeks away, the first sign of some steam relief may arrive by the end of the month. Late August and Early September also mark the busiest point of hurricane season, and (More)
8/18/2025
Monday PM Forecast: More hot afternoons with pop-up storms
Posted 5:47 PM 8/18/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Hot and sunny mornings will lead to pop-up storms during the afternoons. While coverage may be more on the isolated side through midweek, improving moisture could result in stormier days by late week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: As leftover showers gradually wrap up through (More)
8/17/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Scattered afternoon storms Monday, Erin growing in size
Posted 5:26 PM 8/17/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Expect heat, humidity, and a good dosage of afternoon storms early in the week. Erin remains a powerful hurricane, and is starting to grow larger in size.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight, expect mostly clear skies with lows near 76 degrees. Summer heat (More)
8/16/2025
Saturday PM Forecast: Heat & pop-up storms linger, Hurricane Erin remains powerful
Posted 5:41 PM 8/16/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The typical August weather of heat, humidity, and pop-up storms is not going anywhere. In the tropics, Erin remains a very powerful category five hurricane.
Tonight & Tomorrow: August’s typical heat, humidity, and pop-up storms are not letting up (More)
8/15/2025
Friday PM Forecast: typical late summer weather continues, Erin becomes hurricane
Posted 5:00 PM 8/15/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
An unexpectedly widespread batch of showers and thunderstorms shut down the heat by midday on Friday, and therefore, the heat advisory was cancelled. Another one has been issued for Saturday with highs soaring back into the mid-90s. In the Atlantic Ocean, Erin has become the (More)
8/14/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: more heat alerts, more highs in the mid 90s
Posted 5:35 PM 8/14/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Peak summer heat is back in the forecast, and it’s not going anywhere fast. Highs in the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity to push heat index values near or above 108° each afternoon through Saturday. A Heat Advisory will be in effect during these (More)
8/13/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: Heat taking the spotlight, prompting new alerts
Posted 5:42 PM 8/13/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Heat will be a primary fixture moving into the weekend as drier conditions take over. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Thursday, with more likely in the days to follow. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin is just days away from becoming a hurricane.
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8/12/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: afternoon showers and thunderstorms carry on
Posted 4:48 PM 8/12/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A more active stretch of showers and thunderstorms through midweek to the week will give way to hotter, drier conditions just in time for the weekend. Tropical Storm Erin continues to churn in an awakening Atlantic Basin.
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