CBS 44 Weather Authority Forecast: July 21, 2023

Wetter & Cooler Weekend

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Atkinson, Coffee, Clinch, & Echols counties until 9pm! HX could top 115 there! A Heat Advisory remains in effect elsewhere until 8pm! HX could top 111! So far, the highest heat index was reported to be 112 in Camilla at 1:15 p.m. this afternoon. Practice heat safety! Stay hydrated! Stay cool! Look before you lock by checking the backseat!

A Marginal Risk of strong to severe thunderstorms remains for Saturday. Weekend as whole trending wetter and cooler. Major threats: Gusty to damaging wind gusts, small hail, heavy downpours and frequent lightning.

Don still a Tropical Storm and continues to spin over the northern Atlantic and will remain a “fish storm” out-to-sea, but is expected to weaken in a few days.

Invest95L halfway between Cabo Verde Islands/Lesser Antilles is moving westward. Dry air surrounds it & there is a lot of uncertainty but confidence is high that a tropical depression to form by early next week. The next name on the list is Emily.

Matthew Crumley
@MattCBS44

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