NWS Weather Prediction Center High Impact Weather Discussion Date: July 21, 2024 Summary:An increase in thunderstorms across the Cumberland Plateau and Central Appalachians is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with rates of up to 1.5 inches per hour and localized spots receiving 2-3 inches in the next few hours. This intense rainfall over steep andContinue reading “Flash Flooding Threat in the Cumberland Plateau and Central Appalachians”
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MCS Season Cranks Up. Wrinkle In Weekend Forecast. Oh, and Tropical Mischief Arises.
Good Friday Night to everyone across the foothills. Most will.likely read this Saturday Morning, so good Saturday Morning to you. No weather worries for Saturday. We will start the day off very comfortable for early June standards. Clear skies and temperatures in the mid and upper 50’s for all of the early birds. Those visitingContinue reading “MCS Season Cranks Up. Wrinkle In Weekend Forecast. Oh, and Tropical Mischief Arises.”
BREAKING: Third Tornado Conformed from Wednesday Night in Black Mountain.
Black Mountain Tornado… Rating: EF0Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mphPath Length /statute/: 2.47 milesPath Width /maximum/: 0 yardsFatalities: 0Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/09/2024Start Time: 12:15 AM EDTStart Location: 2 NW Black Mountain / Buncombe County / NCStart Lat/Lon: 35.6423 / -82.3492 End Date: 05/09/2024End Time: 12:18 AM EDTEnd Location: 1 NE Black Mountain / Buncombe CountyContinue reading “BREAKING: Third Tornado Conformed from Wednesday Night in Black Mountain.”
Breaking: Second EF-1 Tornado Confirmed by National Weather Service in Gaston County.
Photos by National Weather Service Greenville Spartanburg Office On May 8, 2024, the communities of Gastonia and Belmont in Gaston County, North Carolina, experienced a significant meteorological event when an EF1 tornado carved its way through the area. This tornado, with peak winds estimated at 110 mph, traveled a path of 8.29 miles, leaving aContinue reading “Breaking: Second EF-1 Tornado Confirmed by National Weather Service in Gaston County.”
BREAKING: National Weather Service Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Cleveland and Gaston Counties
Photos by National Weather Service out of Greenville Spartanburg Storm Damage Assessment Team Saturday Night through Wednesday the Foothills of Western North Carolina received multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms. As more instability worked in of an approaching cold front Wednesday, supercells developed up-stream in Tennessee. These storms moves ESE over the mountains, reorganizingContinue reading “BREAKING: National Weather Service Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Cleveland and Gaston Counties”
Afternoon Showers and Storms Set the Stage for a Beautiful Weekend.
Good morning everyone! After last night’s severe weather in some areas, we are experiencing calm and windy weather across the region this morning. The low-pressure system that caused yesterday’s severe weather has moved to the Great Lakes Region this morning. Another short wave is expected to pass through the region this afternoon and early tonight,Continue reading “Afternoon Showers and Storms Set the Stage for a Beautiful Weekend.”
Video: 10:00pm Tuesday Night Severe Weather Update
Facebook wouldn’t let me directly upload this video through Hootsuite to all of our pages. So here is the latest update as of 10:10pm Stay weather aware between 2am and 5am. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Circled area of greatest concern… Main risk: Damaging straight line winds Secondary Risk: Isolated nighttime tornado
Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Potential Tornadoes in Western NC Wednesday Morning.
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, between 3am and 7am, western North Carolina is bracing for a significant weather event. A powerful cold front is expected to bring a broken line of thunderstorms through the area, prompting the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) to upgrade the region to a “slight risk,” which is risk levelContinue reading “Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Potential Tornadoes in Western NC Wednesday Morning.”
Happy April Fools Day! Warm Weather Turns Cold Late Week.
Haha! Yes our First Look Forecast is an April Fools Joke! A snow lovers dream though, right!? As we start a new work week here is a detailed but brief narrative to go along with our forecast graphics. Monday: The approach of a powerful cold front from the east-southeast will result in mostly cloudy skies.Continue reading “Happy April Fools Day! Warm Weather Turns Cold Late Week.”
Your Next 7 Days Starts Nice but Finishes With a Bite From Old Man Winter.
Weekend Weather Outlook: High Pressure Brings Warmth, Rainy Midweek Ahead As we head into the weekend expect a continuation of mostly clear conditions with gradually warming temperatures. However, changes are on the horizon as we move into the new week. Current Conditions: Currently, our area is experiencing mostly clear skies, with most sites reporting gustsContinue reading “Your Next 7 Days Starts Nice but Finishes With a Bite From Old Man Winter.”