Wutip was a tropical storm in the Gulf of Tonkin Friday evening China Standard Time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said in its latest advisory. The tropical storm had sustained wind speeds of 69 miles per hour.

The storms are expected to become weaker in the coming days, but another tropical depression is forecasted to form later in the week.

Barbara strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Monday. Some further strengthening is possible before it begins to weaken.

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman times out the chances for rain arriving this weekend. Temperatures climb as we dry out next week.

It's a good idea to open up your windows, throw on light layers, grab your sunglasses and pack some water as you get ready to head out the door and

Tropical wave 2: A tropical wave is east of the Lesser Antilles, extending from 06N to 17N with axis near 57W, moving west around 17 mph. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are ongoing from 06N to 16N between 50W and 60W.

The First Alert Weather Team is tracking afternoon and evening downpours, with some showers lingering through sunset.