Wet Week Ahead as Fred Flies Closer
While the Metro may be spared the worst of the impacts, places along the mountains and Foothills may see close to a half-foot of rain through Thursday.
Scattered showers and storms have raged across the Carolinas over the past week, but that may end up being more of an appetizer compared to what’s to come. Tropical Storm Fred has re-organized and significantly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, and has just made landfall along the Florida Panhandle. As Fred continues its march inland, the forecast has not changed much for the Carolinas.
Widespread gusty showers and storms will build into the WCCB Charlotte viewing tonight and should last into the mid-morning hours on Wednesday before clearing out. Let me be clear: rain will be the biggest threat for most of us, especially west of the Metro. 4-8″ of rain could fall along the Foothills and High Country, leading to flash flooding and potential mudslides. While the Metro and eastward should remain largely under 3″, isolated flooding is possible. The severe threat is also there mainly west of I-77, where quick spin-up tornadoes are a possibility Tuesday afternoon and evening. The remnants of Fred should mostly sweep out of the area by Wednesday morning. Expect a classic summertime pattern to arrive for the back half of the week, as rain chances return to a pop-up storm mode.
Tonight: Scattered showers and storms, heavy at times. Low: 73°. Wind: E 5-10.
Tuesday: Heavy storms, especially west. Some may be severe. High: 79°. Wind: SE 10-20. Gusts: 25+.
Tuesday Night: Strong storms early, then scattered showers. Low: 73°. Wind: SE 5-15.
Wednesday: Showers early, then some clearing. High: 90°. Wind: SW 5-15.
