Fall is still 51 Days away..

There's a cool touch to the air this morning! 50s north and west, low 60s in the Triad. Cooler-natured folks may want a light jacket.

The Triad's latest 7-day forecast:

Tropical Storm #Dexter formed last night a few hundred miles off the coast of North Carolina. It's moving away from land and is not a threat to the US.

Nice Monday in the Triad, but rain chances return soon | Click on the image to watch the full forecast wxii12.com/article/nice-m…

Monday is probably our nicest and driest day of the upcoming workweek. Sun and clouds, low humidity, and highs near 80°. Get out and enjoy it because clouds and rain return tonight.

Good morning! #SunsetBeach Ed Piotrowski Gannon Medwick Dylan Hudler Jackie Pascale Jamie Arnold WMBF Lee Haywood Cassie Clark Marion Caldwell Justin McKee The Starboard Rail #ThePhotoHour Christina Anthony Christian Morgan Andrew Dockery Scotty Powell Jenna Greenhill Tim Buckley Meteorologist Matt Bullock

Just a few days into August and right on cue—tropical activity is picking up. We've got T.S. #Dexter and two other areas to watch for possible development over the next 7 days. No immediate threats to the Carolinas, but we'll keep you posted.

Cooler-than-normal temperatures continue this week, but they come with clouds and rain chances. #NCwx

SOGGY STRETCH: Get the rain gear ready—Tuesday and Wednesday look quite wet. - Periods of rain likely, especially for our western counties. - Mostly light on Tue, heavier pockets possible Wed. - Clouds and rain keep temps in the 60s/70s all day.

11:00 Monday: Tropical Storm Dexter continues to churn up the western Atlantic. The storm is moving northeast at 14 mph. Maximum sustained winds remain at 45 mph, but it may strengthen a bit this week before moving into cooler waters. wxii12.com/weather

Watching western NC tonight through Wednesday for a potential flash flood threat. 1-3"+ rainfall totals are possible just east of the mountains from roughly Greenville to Statesville and surrounding areas. Stay aware if you live in a flood-prone area.

A broad area of low pressure is expected to develop near the coast of the Southeastern U.S. this week. Some gradual tropical development is possible before the system moves inland. At the moment, it has a low chance to become a tropical depression. wxii12.com/weather

A tropical wave is moving off the African Coast into the Atlantic. The chance of this system becoming a tropical depression is increasing, but not until later this week. wxii12.com/weather

Tropical Storm Dexter lost a little strength overnight, but is expected to intensify as it transitions to a post-tropical cyclone this week. The storm is expected to steer clear of land as it moves through the North Atlantic. wxii12.com/weather

Periods of rain will continue through Wednesday with a persistent northerly breeze. The combination of clouds, rain, and wind direction will keep temperatures cool. Expect temps to hover in the 60s for long periods through midweek. wxii12.com/weather

Periods of steady rain will increase the risk for flooding and ponding over the next few days. The risk grows during pockets of heavier rain. Keep you speed down when travelling and keep an eye on your surroundings. wxii12.com/weather

We're watching the Southeast Coast for potential tropical development this week. A broad low is expected to develop over the next few days. It may develop tropical characteristics before drifting towards shore. It may enhance local rainfall over the South wxii12.com/weather

A tropical wave near the coast of Africa has a chance to become tropical this week. The low is currently struggling to produce many showers, but environmental conditions are expected to support gradual development this week. Stay tuned! wxii12.com/weather

Stalled front is beginning to spawn an area of low pressure located a few hundred miles from the Carolina beaches. Gradual tropical development is possible this week as the low initially drifts west and then moves north this weekend. Watch it closely! wxii12.com/weather