Regional forecasters at the National Weather Service are warning residents to prepare for a tumultuous week of weather.
This week is feature high temperatures and several storm threats, including potential impacts from Hurricane Debby.
Starting Monday, the region will experience sweltering temperatures in the 90s, which will peak on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
There will be moderate humidity levels with the high temperatures, and the heat could pose significant risks, particularly to those sensitive to heat conditions.
While a Heat Advisory has not been issued, officials urged caution.
Monday night could see the onset of severe weather as forecasters raised concern for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging downburst wind gusts. The gusts could lead to downed trees and power lines, forecasters said.
The weather concerns continue into Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, as the area faces a moderate risk for heavy rain and flash flooding due to storms. Accompanying the heavy rains are anticipated damaging winds and downbursts, which could lead to the potential for damage, forecasters said.
Later in the week, the remnants of Hurricane Debby, which made landfall in Florida on Monday morning, are expected to affect the region.
Hurricane Debby is predicted to diminish to a tropical storm by Monday night, and it will linger over the southeast for much of the week.
By the week’s end, direct impacts from the storm are expected in the region.
The forecast for the week ahead:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog. Low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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