Spring storm system forming across the eastern U.S., bringing severe thunderstorms to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Dynamic upper-level winds and a strengthening low pressure system will fuel organized storms.
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Hot 48 hours coming up, some records are at risk. Active storms expected this weekend
Good Tuesday afternoon to everyone, late summer weather can feature some wild swings. Last week we have cool mornings and comfortable afternoons, this week we are looking at high heat and then the chance for thunderstorms. High pressure aloft is moving east today and will establish itself overhead the Southeast U.S. during the next 48Continue reading “Hot 48 hours coming up, some records are at risk. Active storms expected this weekend”
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.”
Rain and Thunderstorms possible next 48 hours…Where’s Winter?
Good Sunday morning to everyone. It’s a very mild start to the day as deep southwest flow and moisture flows into the Carolinas. The footprint of El Nino continues. A look at the water vapor loop easily shows the moisture link and a stout upper trough in the Four Corners Region and moving into theContinue reading “Rain and Thunderstorms possible next 48 hours…Where’s Winter?”
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”
Rain and Thunderstorms Likely in Carolinas For Mid-Week
Good Monday afternoon to everyone, we begin 2023 with a storm system that will impact a large part of the southeast through the midweek timeframe. A very potent upper low in the four corners will start to move northeast today crossing the Rockies. This storm system will eventually produce severe weather across the southern tierContinue reading “Rain and Thunderstorms Likely in Carolinas For Mid-Week”
Flash Flood Threat to Persist Next 24-48 Hours
Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Our region has seen locally heavy rainfall throughout the entire week but here on Saturday night we are experiencing our first widespread rain from this frontal system and quite honestly for the first time this summer. Thunderstorms began to intensify along the blue ridge around 5 o’clock today, that along withContinue reading “Flash Flood Threat to Persist Next 24-48 Hours”
Pattern Change To Begin Overnight
Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Saturday evening to everyone. We have been in the grip of a hot, sultry airmass this week with daily thunderstorm opportunities. Today’s storm coverage hasn’t been as extensive as compared to previous days We are starting to undergo a pattern change here in North Carolina as 500mb ridging has givenContinue reading “Pattern Change To Begin Overnight”
Summer Heat, Humidity and Storms Locked In
Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Sunday to everyone! It’s a busy weekend across the region with Fourth of July celebrations. The weather is fully in the holiday spirit as well. Hot, Muggy conditions across a large portion of the United States. As we go through the rest of the holiday season and beyond we areContinue reading “Summer Heat, Humidity and Storms Locked In”