August 14, 2024 Wednesday Weather Update
Hurricane Ernesto to slam into Bermuda this weekend
August 2024 was the 16th-warmest August in the 132-year national record (1895–2026), at 74.0°F against a 1991–2020 normal of 73.1°F (+1.0°F).
August 2024 was the 44th-driest August in the 132-year national record (1895–2026), at 2.5in against a 1991–2020 normal of 2.7in (-0.2in).
NOAA/NCEI Climate at a Glance, contiguous United States. This is the observed record for the month, not a score of anything said in this piece — the forecast ledger begins 2026-08-17 and cannot reach earlier posts.
Happy Wednesday August, 14, 2024!
Hurricane Ernesto continues to intensify up to 70-knots (8 PM ET) but central pressure is falling quickly during a burst of rapid intensification. If Ernesto can clear out an eye on Thursday, then it may become a major hurricane.
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