Overview
- Friday brings dangerous heat and humidity across many East and Gulf Coast areas with heat indices near or above 100°F and local Heat Advisories in effect.
- A few isolated to scattered storms are possible this afternoon and evening with threats of damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy downpours.
- A cold front arriving late Friday will lower humidity and deliver a drier, more comfortable Saturday for much of the region.
- Models and local forecasters warn that Sunday into Monday–Tuesday a slow front tapping Gulf moisture could produce widespread heavy rain with 2–4+ inch totals locally and elevated flash‑flood risk where bands stall.
- Residents should follow local NWS warnings, stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion today, and prepare for possible street or flash flooding early next week because timing and exact storm placement remain uncertain.