The National Hurricane Center is watching two areas of interest in the Atlantic, one of which could become Tropical Storm Fernand this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

The system could strengthen into a hurricane and may impact Bermuda, while Hurricane Erin continues to create dangerous swimming conditions at the Jersey Shore

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies on Saturday. Breezy conditions with wind gusts around 20 mph. Temperatures on Sunday will be close to 10 degrees below average. If you enjoy a taste of early fall-like weather, this weekend will be great to get outside. Windows open kind of weather on Saturday and Sunday.

Hotspots including Rockaway Beach, Coney Island and Manhattan Beach were shuttered Friday as massive waves and strong rip tides threatened suck away swimmers and surfers. State-run Long Island Beaches were closed just for swimming.

In Portland, Saturday will be mostly sunny and hot with a high around 101 degrees, according to the weather service. Overnight, the low temperature will be about 69 degrees. Sunday, mostly sunny skies will remain with a high around 99. Overnight, the low will be about 69 degrees.

Austin is celebrating its 35th annual Pride Parade and Festival this weekend. Various streets will be closed beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday.

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Drier air moving in from the north will lower humidity and rain chances, setting up a hot but less humid weekend and start to the workweek.