Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Rip Current Statement in effect from August 18, 08:00 AM EDT until August 19, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Cape May County Airport (KWWD)

Lat: 39.02° N Lon: 74.92° W Elev: 23 ft.

Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	W 14 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	17 Aug 10:56 pm EDT

More Information:

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Detailed forecast for

Atlantic Coastal Cape May

Tonight

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny in the morning, then cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy . Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Humid. Near steady temperature around 70. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Humid. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

Thursday

Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 70s.