The tropical wave we've been watching for the last several days remains disorganized this morning over the eastern Bahamas. There has been an increase in thunderstorms overnight, but these storms are still located only on the northern and eastern side of the storm because of strong southwesterly wind shear. This wind shear is expected to abate some over the next 24 hours and that may allow for some slow organization to take place as the wave approaches south Florida and the Florida Straits. That said, any slow organization will not change the forecast for us in southwest Florida. The stronger wind/rain is on the northern side of the wave; this is the part of the wave that should effect us. We expect an increase in rain/storms into Friday afternoon and Saturday. More on WINK in minutes!
For today, enjoy another mainly dry and hot afternoon as temperatures climb toward the mid 90's! A strong breeze will be around again, as well, with gusts above 20 mph later today.
Brian
