Danny Weakens

Tropical storms Danny was downgraded to a TD this morning.  This storm has never been very well organized, as most of the convection has been wel displaced from the "center" of the storm for the last couple of days.  This storm may have been stronger a couple days ago before attaining tropical storm status as some of the observations had the storm having 50-60 mph sustained winds but lacking a closed center of circulation.  Nevertheless, the storm will kick off increased surf once again along the east coast and coastal New England.  This is the second weekend in a row for the region, as Bill did the same last weekend.  The good news is that this storm pales in comparison to Bill, so shouldn't cause as many issues.

Here Comes Football Weather

The Falcons host their first preseason football game this evening.  The reintroduction of football into the southeast starts giving you the itch for fall.  Well, looks like we'll have a pretty good taste of fall coming as we head into midweek.  Once a slow moving front finally clears the area (probably Tuesday), the winds will swing out of the northwest and usher in some much cooler and drier air.  Afternoon highs will still be comfortable, in the low 80's.  But overnight you'll notice the change, as some areas will fall well into the mid 50's.  Hopefully this means that we've put the worst of summer behind us.  Enjoy the football!

Steve Milone / FOX 5 Weather Authority

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