Good Wednesday afternoon to everyone, After having an extended period of calm weather across North Carolinas, things are in the process of changing and we look to be entering into an extended period of unsettled weather across our local area and all of the Southeast US. Hurricane Francine in on approach to the Louisiana CoastlineContinue reading “Cloudy Days Ahead: Francine + Old Front = Unsettled Pattern. Tropical development Carolina Coastline this weekend?”
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More Bark than Bite: Clouds may dominate the region over next 48 hours
Good Wednesday evening, A very nice weather pattern has taken over the region but over the next 48 hours, a subtle change in the atmosphere may result in more threatening skies…but not yielding much in the way of precipitation. Tonight on the IR satellite image you can see a bunch of mid and high levelContinue reading “More Bark than Bite: Clouds may dominate the region over next 48 hours”
Below normal temperatures to invade the Carolinas this week, rain is possible at times
Good Sunday evening, We hope your Labor Day weekend is off to a great start. A lot of the region has been impacted by showers and thunderstorms today. That is due to a trough and strong backdoor cold front that will move through the Carolinas over the next 24 hours. The trough, as it slidesContinue reading “Below normal temperatures to invade the Carolinas this week, rain is possible at times”
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”
Pleasant Weekend Ahead as Return of Summer Begins
Good Friday afternoon, Hope everyone is doing well across the region. The weather this week has been magnificent as a taste of early fall weather moved in to the Carolinas. Afternoon temperatures in the 70’s with refreshing morning lows in the lower-to-mid 50’s. All good things must come to an end as the trough acrossContinue reading “Pleasant Weekend Ahead as Return of Summer Begins”
Faux Fall Weather Coming to North Carolina Next Week
Good Saturday afternoon to everyone, Mid-August weather is well known for its transitional nature here across North Carolina as we are on the latter end of summer and occasionally we get teases of more comfortable early fall-like weather. We like to call it “Faux Fall”…because we know just the slightest shift in winds can bringContinue reading “Faux Fall Weather Coming to North Carolina Next Week”
Weather Blog: An Active and Unpredictable Week Ahead
Overview The weather pattern this week remains dynamic, with an above-average likelihood of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. While severe weather risks are not exceptionally high, they are not zero. The risk for severe weather will be the greatest this afternoon and Wednesday. Midweek will bring exceptionally hot and humid conditions, which will persistContinue reading “Weather Blog: An Active and Unpredictable Week Ahead”
Much needed break in wet pattern this weekend, moisture re-loads next week
Good Friday afternoon, hope everyone is doing well. The persistent pattern of wet weather with numerous afternoon and evening storms is taking a brief break just in time for the upcoming weekend. A look at water vapor shows the changes going on aloft, a trough across the Great Lakes will move east and shove lessContinue reading “Much needed break in wet pattern this weekend, moisture re-loads next week”
Upper level dynamics to increase heavy rain/flash flood potential starting Wednesday
Good Monday evening, We hope your week is off to a good start. The weather pattern across the Carolinas remains stuck in place as a series of troughs at various levels of the atmosphere are moving through the middle of the country with the Bermuda High just off the East Coast of the US. ThunderstormContinue reading “Upper level dynamics to increase heavy rain/flash flood potential starting Wednesday”
Flash Flooding Threat in the Cumberland Plateau and Central Appalachians
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”