Weather Channel meteorologist Ray Stagich joins Good Morning BT talking about how Tropical Storm Hillary is drenching southern California with torrential downpours, where it is headed from there, the heat outlook for the Charlotte area, and what is brewing in the tropics as far as weather systems that could affect the Carolinas.

Weather Channel meteorologist Ray Stagich joins Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth Troutman talking about the high-wind storms and flood potential in the Carolinas this week, and the formation of Tropical Storm Bret in the central Atlantic Ocean.

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A hurricane watch was issued for the Sunshine State's western coast, but it's unknown if Elsa will strengthen before making landfall. The system is not predicted to reach hurricane status for a second time. However, there is some possibility of that happening right before landfall early Wednesday, according to the Weather Channel.