Strong storm potential diminishing, tracking a new tropical wave

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Scattered showers and storms will continue through the rest of our Thursday evening, but the strong-to-severe threat is largely over.

Don’t put those umbrellas away just yet! Expect more opportunities for rain and storms Friday through the weekend.

Heavy rain, frequent lightning and even minor flooding will be possible once again with our storms Friday, so stay weather aware.

In the tropics, a vigorous tropical wave emerged off the African coastline earlier today. The National Hurricane Center is giving it a 40% chance of formation.

Models remain split on this tropical disturbance as some have it developing into our next named storm while others disagree. Development potential will be limited in the near-term due to cool ocean water temperatures.

The next name on our 2021 storm naming list is Danny.

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