The End of January Will Be So Much Warmer

We’re likely to hit the 70s for the first time in nearly two months, but it’ll come at a soggy cost.

Clouds build in by Tuesday morning – and rain chances take off from there.

We will wrap up the month of January with clouds  and warmer temperatures.   Clouds build in tonight as moisture from the Gulf builds into the Southeast. The gray skies will keep us more insulated tonight, allowing most in the Metro and southward to remain above freezing for the first time since Friday. Another day of below normal temperatures is on tap for us on Tuesday as clouds and a few isolated showers rule the afternoon – highs will again end up in the 30s and 40s.

Warm weather will swoop in as the week builds. Highs will jump into the 50s and 60s for most on Wednesday and rain sweeps into the Carolinas by sunset on Wednesday, as well. Although it won’t be a complete washout to close the workweek, several rounds of rain bombard the WCCB Charlotte viewing area on Thursday and Friday. especially to the west of the Metro. A few thunderstorms are possible as highs approach 70°, although the severe threat will be low. 1-4″ of rain is in the forecast across our area; the potential for the highest totals lies in the Foothills and High Country. One final round of rain slides in by Saturday night before we dry out and cool back down.

Tonight: Clouds Thicken. Low: 33°. Wind: Light.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers. High: 48°. Wind: Light.

Tuesday Night: Overcast with a stray shower. Milder. Low: 45°. Wind: NE 5-10.

Wednesday: Cloudy and rainy. Much warmer. High: 60°. Wind: NE to SE 5-10.