Cordial Cooldown Comes Closer
A cold front has stalled out just to our south, which should allow cooler air to filter in over the next several days.
We’ve just seen our hottest stretch of the year so far, but welcome changes are coming to the forecast as we kick off August. A weak cold front swept through the Carolinas Friday afternoon, and while the effects have yet to be felt, it will play a vital role in relieving the torrid temperatures we’ve dealt with over the past week. The front has stalled out just to our south, which will keep rain chances in the isolated range while highs top out near normal this weekend. Expect highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s in the High Country, while the Foothills and Piedmont top out near 90º. The best rain chances for the weekend move in Sunday night, but shouldn’t be too widespread.
Cooler air will begin to filter in as soon as the start of the workweek ahead. An area of low pressure along the stalled front to our south will slowly creep eastward, bumping up rain chances through the first half of the week. As it passes the Carolinas to the east, noticeably cooler and slightly drier air will build in. The wettest day for the week ahead appears to be Tuesday, where temperatures could struggle to get out of the 60s and 70s across the board. Rain chances return to isolated ranges for the second half of the week ahead before becoming more scattered by the weekend. Most communities should remain below 90º for the five days beyond Monday.
Tonight: Variable clouds. Mild and muggy. Low: 74°. Wind: Light..
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Isolated PM storms. High: 91°. Wind: NW 5-15.
Sunday Night: Scattered storms early, then some clearing. Low: 70°. Wind: N 5-10.
Monday: Mostly sunny with isolated storms. Slightly cooler. High: 88°. Wind: NE 5-10.
