Rick Gordon’s Weather Watch

Today’s Weather

Get ready for a delightful mix of sun and clouds today! With a high of 71 degrees, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Plus, a gentle east breeze will keep things comfortable, blowing at 5 to 15 mph. Enjoy the day!

Weather Ahead

Prepare for the Full Strawberry Moon! The solstice June 20 will officially mark the beginning of astronomical summer across the Northern Hemisphere, but before the change of seasons, one final celestial event is set to unfold. The Full Strawberry Moon will rise Tuesday evening and continue to illuminate the sky into Wednesday morning, offering a spectacular view visible worldwide. The name “Strawberry Moon” originates from the Indigenous Peoples of the northeastern United States, who associated the full moon of June with the start of the strawberry harvest season. Alongside this title, other historical names for June’s full moon include the Green Corn Moon, the Blooming Moon, and the Hatching Moon, reflecting various seasonal activities. For those who miss the Strawberry Moon on Tuesday night, there will still be an opportunity to witness it on Wednesday night, as the moon will retain its full appearance.

5-Day Outlook

Today: Some sun & clouds. High 71 Winds: E 5-15 mph

Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with showers after midnight. Low 56 Winds: E 5-10 mph

Tuesday: Cloudy with some showers and a spot late day thunderstorm. High 71 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph

Tuesday night: Some clearing late. Low 57 Winds: Light & Variable

Wednesday: Lots of sunshine & warmer. High 81 Winds: W 10-15 mph

Wednesday night: Mainly clear & mild. Low 65 Winds: SW 5-10 mph

Thursday: Breezy with a mix of sun & clouds. High 84 Winds: W 10-20 mph

Thursday night: Partly cloudy. Low 59 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph

Friday: Mix of sun & clouds. High Near 80 Winds: NW 5-10 mph

Friday night: Becoming cloudy. Low 54 Winds: N 5-10 mph

Weather Outlook

Next weekend will start unsettled and end with some sunshine with temperatures in the lower 70s.

Get Out!

Take a Hike: Summits above 4,000 feet: Summits in and out of clouds. Highs in the upper 50s… except around 50 at elevations above 5000 feet. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet: Summits in and out of clouds. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

Hit the Beach Hampton & Rye Beach Weather: Partly sunny skies, areas of patchy fog. UV index: Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential: None. High Temperature: In the lower 60s. Winds: East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height: 2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature: 56 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Tide Current Risk: Low.

Jump in a Lake Weirs Beach: Winds from the east at 10 mph. Waves are about 2 feet. Mostly sunny. High temperatures will be in the upper 60s. Thunderstorms are not forecasted during this time. The water temperature is 64 degrees.