· Cool & cloudy start to our Thursday. Temperatures are in the mid-50s to low 60s.

· Today will be brighter and warmer. Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s.

· The drought monitor is out later today, and we will see if abnormally dry conditions continue.

· Friday will be even warmer than today with highs in the low 80s. A cold front will pass through Friday evening knocking temperatures to the low 70s this weekend.

· The Autumnal Equinox officially begins Monday Sept. 22nd at 2:19 p.m.. On the Autumnal equinox, the sun crosses over the equator marking the start of astronomical Fall. This results in nearly equal day and night in the northern hemisphere.

Today: Morning clouds Gradual clearing, warmer and pleasant. Highs near 78.

Tonight: A few clouds, milder and nice. Lows near 62.

Friday: Bright, Summer warmth and dry. Highs near 80. Lows near 63.

Saturday: Sunny, nice but much cooler. Highs near 70. Lows near 55.

Sunday: Bright, mild and comfy. Highs near 70. Lows near 54.

Monday: Mostly sunny, milder and tranquil. Highs near 75. Lows near 56.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. Highs near 78. Lows near 61.

Wednesday: Partly sunny. Highs near 80. Lows near 60.

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the central Atlantic and currently poses no direct threat to land. It is forecast to intensify to a hurricane by next week as it makes its closest approach to Bermuda. There are now two tropical waves off the coast of Africa that have a low chance of development over the next 7 days.