So far this 4th of July weekend has been great weather-wise with lots of bright sunshine yesterday and calm conditions for the firework displays across the region. Today is looking just as nice with high pressure overhead and easterly winds which will keep temperatures near to slightly below normal today.

Additionally, the humidity has been much lower this Saturday morning. Many locations recorded dewpoints in the upper 50s to lower 60s which is quite comfortable especially this time of year. The dewpoint is expected to remain pretty low for the rest of the day before winds shift tonight bringing the muggies back in.

With high pressure overhead for most of the area, we will have a sunny sky and dry conditions today. High temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s with winds out of the east at 5-15mph. Today will likely be the best day of the holiday weekend so enjoy it!

There will likely be a few extra clouds across eastern North Carolina and even a slim shower chance but coverage will be limited so don’t let the rain scare away outdoor activities.

If you are headed to the beach, conditions should remain calm on the water with a low risk for rip currents. The southern Outer Banks are up to a moderate risk due to Tropical Storm Chantal’s influence off the southeast coast.

Tropical Storm Chantal as of the latest 8 am advisory is a weak tropical storm with winds of 40mph. Over the warm waters off the southeast it is expected to strengthen slightly into a storm with 45mph maximum sustained winds, however, shear will keep the storm weak. A landfall is possible along the South Carolina coast sometime in the next 24 hours or so before continuing north.

As the storm moves north it is expected to weaken and lose its tropical characteristics over land. However, scattered downpours are expected to arrive later in the day Sunday and for the day on Monday across Hampton Roads.

Rainfall will be the primary threat as a widespread 1-2″ will be possible. These tropical downpours will likely cause flooding for areas that are low-lying with poor drainage.

As we head into the middle of the week Chantal will be on it’s way out of the area. Tuesday will be a little drier before a stationary boundary moves just north of us throughout the rest of the week. This will allow for daily shower and storm chances as well as higher humidity.

Have a great weekend!

-Meteorologist Brian Michigan 🤙

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