9/22 – Sam Parker’s “Soon to be Helene and Hot Start” Sunday Night Forecast

For the first few days, ridging and high pressure will continue to build over the area. As a result, expect dry conditions with humidity values to range 40%-55% throughout the afternoon. In addition to being dry, it will be slightly warmer than average for this time of year with highs in the high 80s, low 90s and heat index values around the low 100s through Tuesday. So, make sure to stay hydrated over the next couple of days. jumping to the tropics Invest 97L is now in the Caribbean looks to most likely form into Helene in the next few days. Most models now trending towards the Florida panhandle for landfall but we could still see some outer band impacts Wednesday/Thursday. It is all still early and forecasts can change.