Rain Returns, Heat Remains
A rainy start to the workweek will give way to the hottest temperatures we've seen all year.
While the start of this week will be similar to our last with scattered showers and storms, there will be one glaring exception – the lack of cooler temperatures. In fact, afternoon highs will only rise higher as a cold front to our north won’t sag far enough south to bring us any relief for the foreseeable future. Expect variable clouds over the next couple of days as highs top out near-normal in the 80s and 90s as scattered-to-widespread rain chances take over in the afternoons and evenings.
As the boundary of cooler air to our north weakens and retreats by midweek, expect rain chances to take a tumble while temperatures take flight. Highs in the Piedmont should top out in the mid-to-upper 90s as the hottest air we’ve seen all year builds in from the southwest. Heat index values will likely soar into the triple digits around the Metro and southward. Take indoor breaks and drink plenty of water! Temperatures will fall back into near-normal values by next weekend.
An area of low pressure near the eastern coast of Florida still warrants watching. The National Hurricane Center is giving the storm a 50% chance of development over the next two days. Should it reach tropical storm strength, it will be given the name Fred. Models are still unsure exactly where the storm is headed, but a majority of trends give it a westward track over the next few days. The rip current risk in the Carolinas remains high through midweek.
Monday: AM clearing. PM scattered storms. High: 92°. Wind: Variable 5-10.
Monday Night: Scattered storms becoming more isolated overnight. Low: 74°. Wind: Light.
Tuesday: Variable clouds with scattered storms. High: 90°. Wind: SW 5-10.
