blocking

A blocking pattern over the Atlantic combined with low pressure over southeastern Virginia will continue to provide easterly flow and showers today. Expect scattered showers to continue to move into the area from the east through this afternoon and into tonight. Highs will top out in the low 70s.

The other notable weather feature is the first Tropical Storm of the season. Tropical Storm Alberto formed over the weekend off the South Carolina coast. The storm currently has sustained winds of 40mph and will move away from the coast as it weakens and moves out to sea and will not affect the area.