Pleasant weather persist most of week before transition to unsettled pattern
Pleasant days and cool nights continue across Western North Carolina before changes this weekend
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Friday (9/18/26) Discussion: Cooler, unsettled pattern anticipated next seven days
By Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Friday morning, We are nearing the final 10 Days of September and from a weather standpoint, it has felt…
Sunday (9/6/26) Discussion: More storms anticipated today, showers could linger into the night
A look at the weather setup for September 6, 2026 across the North Carolina foothills and western Piedmont.
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…
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…
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…
Much-Needed Rain Comes With a Catch: Flash Flood Risk Through Friday
A slow-moving cold front is expected to bring heavy showers and thunderstorms to western North Carolina over the next 36 hours, potentially leading to flash…
Increasing Concern for Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Late Wednesday into Thursday
Wednesday marks the beginning of a more active weather pattern, with showers and thunderstorms becoming widespread during the afternoon and evening, especially across the mountains…
Flash Flood Threat Increasing Overnight Across the Foothills and Piedmont
Stay alert as flash flooding threatens the Blue Ridge region tonight. Slow-moving storms will bring heavy rainfall and potential road closures. Areas from Burke to…