Unsettled weather returns for the weekend with scattered rain and thunderstorms around both days. Beware, some storms could trigger flooding problems.

While power has been restored to Rhode Islanders after a severe thunderstorm on Thursday, the cleanup efforts still have a long way to go.

Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the coast of the Carolinas this weekend, and is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region as it approaches landfall Topical storm watches ...

Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday, July 5. See forecast path, storm track.

All of these elements tend to favor tropical storm formation, NOAA said. An average season features 14 named storms, based on weather records that date from 1991 to 2020.

Precipitation map Data for multi-day forecasts or observed rainfall totals are from the National Weather Service. The 1-day forecast is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Forecasters are watching a potential system that could develop off the coasts of Florida. Plus, what to expect from Tropical Storm Barry.

The tropical storm has sustained winds of 40 mph and is expected to make landfall in eastern Mexico by Sunday night.

Welcome to the final weekend of June! After a cool close to the week with highs stuck in the 60s, temperatures will turn more seasonable this weekend.

Friday remains a First Alert Weather Day for the storm potential, so keep the VNL Weather App on standby as we watch for storm development.

The National Weather Service is offering water safety tips as crowds begin flocking to nearby lakes for the summer season.