By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Thursday morning to everyone. Yesterday was quite warm across the Western Carolinas with temperatures in the 70’s. That was a result of a ridge of high pressure located to our south pumping in southwest winds aloft. The current warm airmass in place will now be introduced by a strongContinue reading “Unseasonal warmth persist through Saturday, severe weather threat exists for Southeast US”
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Much needed rain, severe storms possible next 24-48 hours
Good Sunday morning to everyone, We are getting much needed change in the weather pattern over the next 48 hours as a storm system may deliver much needed rain to western North Carolina but it may come at the expense of some severe weather. Southerly flow ahead of the storm along with daytime heating mayContinue reading “Much needed rain, severe storms possible next 24-48 hours”
Winter Weather Threat Midweek: A Complex Setup for the Carolinas
A dynamic and potentially significant winter storm is taking shape for the Foothills and Western North Carolina, with impacts expected midweek. Before we get there, a strong cold front will usher in a period of high winds and much colder temperatures. Here’s what to expect over the next several days: Sunday: Strong Cold Front MovesContinue reading “Winter Weather Threat Midweek: A Complex Setup for the Carolinas”
High Impact Weather Update #3: Significant Flooding and Wind Damage Possible From Helene. 5:00pm Update
High Impact Weather Briefing Tropical Storm HeleneForecast for North Carolina FoothillsUpdated: 5:00pm Tuesday 9/24/24Valid: Tonight – 9pm Friday Key Messages for Tropical Storm Helene: Potential Hazards: Forecast Rainfall (Tuesday – Friday Night): Flash Flood Potential: Wind Forecast (Thursday Evening – Friday Night): Risk Assessment (Thursday – Saturday): Flood Watch vs. Warning: Hazard Timelines:
Tropical Trouble Could Spread Tropical Rains Into The Foothills Late Week
High pressure to our West is currently in control of our weather across Western North Carolina. Over the next couple of days a series of weak disturbances will traverse the area, bringing with them the chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms each day. By late week a cold front will move into the area andContinue reading “Tropical Trouble Could Spread Tropical Rains Into The Foothills Late Week”
Severe Weather threat increases for the region on Sunday (5/26/24, 5 a.m.)
Good Sunday morning to everyone, It has been a hot and muggy Memorial Day Weekend and with each passing day we have seen a few showers and thunderstorms across the Western Carolinas. Today features a better chance of storms as shortwave energy that has spawned really bad weather across the Central US will move towardContinue reading “Severe Weather threat increases for the region on Sunday (5/26/24, 5 a.m.)”
Severe Weather Possible Late Tonight (4/2/24, 9 a.m.)
Good Tuesday morning to everyone, First thing you probably notice is just how warm we are to begin the day. It’s that time of the year where spring weather can bring a wild variance in weather conditions. A severe weather outbreak is on schedule from the Ohio Valley down into the Southeast US. As youContinue reading “Severe Weather Possible Late Tonight (4/2/24, 9 a.m.)”
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.”
Stormy, Rainy Week in Store For Western North Carolina.
An upper-level low-pressure system will begin to influence our weather tonight and it may not go anywhere for some time. Severe weather will be possible Monday before the atmosphere stabilizes in response to showers and cold air damming Tuesday into Wednesday. With cloud cover increasing as we speak, don’t expect temperatures to fall too muchContinue reading “Stormy, Rainy Week in Store For Western North Carolina.”
Stormy Sunday and Sunday Night In Store
Good Sunday Morning. A warm front will lift across the region this afternoon, bringing a round of weak showers and thunderstorms to the area. A cold front will move through the area tonight, bringing the chance of severe thunderstorms to the region. We are starting the day mostly cloudy across the area. Showers and aContinue reading “Stormy Sunday and Sunday Night In Store”