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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.

Sunday 8/23/26 Discussion: Much needed break from humidity

By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley The main story for today and tomorrow is decreasing humidity and a near-zero thunderstorm threat. The stifling humidity and storms has had a big presence on the local weather most of the summer. A weak front/air-mass change is moving through the region, allowing drier air to filter southward. Around theContinue reading “Sunday 8/23/26 Discussion: Much needed break from humidity”

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”

Weather Patterns Remains Active: Next Severe Weather Risk Arrives Tuesday.

A cold front is approaching the Carolinas, bringing a more active weather pattern to the region. Temperatures will climb into the lower and middle 90s, with high humidity fueling the development of thunderstorms. While widespread severe weather is not expected, much of western North Carolina is under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms.