CBS 44 Weather Authority Forecast: August 18, 2023

Dry stretch holds except for very slim rain chance <20% Sunday. The “death ridge” builds over the SE U.S. mid-late next week. Dangerous heat wave could be worst than this past week’s! Heat index “feels-like” could approach extremely dangerous levels 110°-115°!

Hilary now a Major Hurricane. 2 tropical systems on record have officially made landfall in CA. Long Beach (1939) & Hyacinth (1972). Brushed by Kay last year, & last direct impacts Nora (1997). SoCal could see double or triple their yearly average rainfall totals that will cause flooding and possible mudslides.

4 areas to watch for possible tropical development in the Atlantic! Tropical wave near Bahamas may develop in Gulf of Mexico early next week. One closest to Africa likely to develop. 2 more approaching Lesser Antilles with Medium & Low chances. For latest updates on tropics visit NHC website at hurricanes.gov

Matthew Crumley
@MattCBS44

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