Good Saturday afternoon! We are watching the weather closely across western North Carolina this afternoon, but I want to start with something that can easily get lost when we start talking about severe weather: thunderstorms are not expected to impact everyone today. Storm coverage should remain isolated to widely scattered. There will likely be plentyContinue reading “Isolated to Widely Scattered Severe Storms Possible This Afternoon”
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Storms Return This Evening Before a Cooler, Drier Pattern Arrives
We have another couple of hot, humid and increasingly unsettled days to get through before a cold front finally brings some meaningful changes to our weather this weekend. Thunderstorms return to the forecast later today and this evening, with at least a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Friday then looks increasingly active asContinue reading “Storms Return This Evening Before a Cooler, Drier Pattern Arrives”
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Through 10 PM Monday
As of 5:50pm the risk for severe weather including damaging winds has increased. The development of numerous storms in a moist, unstable environment in the lee of the Appalachians have slowly clustered and grown upscale this afternoon. Within a modestly favorable low-level westerly shear environment (i.e., 0-3 km shear around 20-25 knots per mesoanalysis andContinue reading “Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Through 10 PM Monday”
Strong Storms Possible Monday as an Active Summer Pattern Continues
We are heading into another very August-like stretch of weather across the western North Carolina mountains, foothills, and northwest Piedmont, with plenty of humidity, warm afternoons, and repeated opportunities for thunderstorms. Monday, however, deserves a little more attention than the typical summertime afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of the region in aContinue reading “Strong Storms Possible Monday as an Active Summer Pattern Continues”
Thunderstorms To Rapidly Increase In Coverage and Intensity Saturday Afternoon
SPECIAL WEATHER DISCUSSIONFoothills Weather NetworkSaturday, August 15, 2026 AREAS AFFECTED: Western North Carolina, including portions of the southern and central mountains, foothills, and adjacent western Piedmont. CONCERN: Thunderstorm activity is expected to rapidly increase in both coverage and intensity over the next several hours, with some storms capable of becoming severe within the highlighted area.Continue reading “Thunderstorms To Rapidly Increase In Coverage and Intensity Saturday Afternoon”
Heavy Rainfall Discussion: Localized Flash Flood Threat Today Between 3pm and 7pm Across Western North Carolina
The region is experiencing increasingly unstable atmospheric conditions, fueled by daytime heating and moisture from the Gulf and Atlantic, leading to intense rainfall.
Back to an Unsettled Pattern: Heavy Rain, Localized Flooding, and Daily Storm Chances Return. Nocturnal Thunderstorms Possible
After three beautiful days to wrap up last week, we’ve settled right back into a much more active weather pattern across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Sunshine and comfortable conditions have given way to an atmosphere loaded with tropical moisture, and that means we’re once again watching for daily rounds of showers and thunderstormsContinue reading “Back to an Unsettled Pattern: Heavy Rain, Localized Flooding, and Daily Storm Chances Return. Nocturnal Thunderstorms Possible”
NWS: Periods of Heavy Rain Continues Overnight With Ongoing Flash Flood Threat.
Heavy rains threaten the eastern slopes of the southern Appalachians, with South Carolina Upstate, western North Carolina, and southwest Virginia at risk. Storms, fueled by moist air and upslope winds, have already brought significant rainfall and are expected to intensify further.
Tornado Threat Expanded Across All of Western North Carolina Today. Ensure Wireless Emergeny Alerts Are Enabled on Cell Phones
The severe weather threat has increased across our area this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the tornado risk to include all of western North Carolina, the northern South Carolina Upstate, and extreme northeast Georgia. Damaging winds and large hail remain the primary threats, but the environment will also support an isolatedContinue reading “Tornado Threat Expanded Across All of Western North Carolina Today. Ensure Wireless Emergeny Alerts Are Enabled on Cell Phones”
Severe Thunderstorm Threat Increasing Tuesday Afternoon Across the Foothills and Western North Carolina
Severe weather is on the horizon for Tuesday! Thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail are expected, so take precautions and stay indoors.