Warm conditions on board today as an upper level ridge builds across the region.  Some of the warmest temperatures we have seen since the middle of last summer will be popping up, with heat index (feels like temperature) values running into the triple digits, particularly just away from the immediate coast.  Expect highs in the mid 90s across the region.

High temperatures tomorrow will echo today's ahead of a potent cold front.  Current timing has the system moving in to the region late Thursday (after dark) into the overnight hours on Friday.

With a saturated atmosphere and the potential for convective energy, we will have to guard against the ‘slight risk' for severe T-storms.  Strong straight line winds appear to be the biggest threat, but we will have to monitor the possibility of hail and isolated tornados as well. 

Your First Alert weather team is tracking Tropical Storm Andrea. It'll head up the Interstate 95 Corridor of North Carolina through this afternoon.

The National Weather Service continues a Tropical Storm Warning for Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties.

The National Weather Service continue a Flood Watch for Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties.

Your First Alert Forecast for BLADEN, INLAND BRUNSWICK, COLUMBUS, INLAND NEW HANOVER, and INLAND PENDER COUNTIES: 

Mostly cloudy skies will keep a lid on temperatures today. Highs will climb into the low 80s this afternoon. An isolated (20%) shower or storm is possible as well.

We are continuing to monitor a system that is currently in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center has it at a 50% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical system over the next 48 hours. This moisture will travel to the north and bring us a good chance of showers and storms Thursday and Friday.

Tonight, lows will fall into the upper 60s. Rain chances will begin to increase after midnight. Expect scattered showers and storms throughout the day Thursday. Right now, rain chances are at about 60%. Temperatures will likely climb into the low 80s.

A better chance (70%) of widespread rain will move in Friday. Temperatures will likely climb into the low 80s.

Most areas will see 1" to 2" of rain; however, some areas could see up to 3".