tropics

Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday afternoon, triggered by a seabreeze and likely to stall before moving toward the east coast, potentially causing local street flooding. The storms may help alleviate the ongoing drought, with high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s preceding the weather event.

Hot and humid weather persists with increased chances of afternoon thunderstorms in South Florida, particularly between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Storms may cause street flooding in poorly drained areas, with highs in the mid-90s and a heat index near 105. Upper-level winds have shifted west, directing storms toward coastal regions, and hurricane season activity is expected to rise in the coming weeks.

A heat advisory with 'feels like' temperatures up to 108 degrees is in effect for July 4th, alongside afternoon and early evening storms. Skies are expected to clear in time for evening fireworks. Saharan dust may reduce storm chances later next week, with otherwise stable weather conditions.

Tropical Storm Arthur marked the first named storm of the season, and the tropics are currently experiencing a period of calm. The article notes that the tropics are quiet for the time being following Arthur's activity.

Summer heat is building with highs in the upper 80s, feeling like the upper 90s due to humidity. Rain chances are low, with heavier activity near the west coast around Naples and scattered showers on the east coast. Storm chances may increase by the weekend, but no advisories are issued for boaters or beachgoers.

Hailstorms are expected to cause more damage by the end of the century due to larger hailstone sizes from climate change, with significant increases in mid-latitudes and reductions in the tropics and subtropics.