Torrid Tuesday, messy midweek & beyond
Level 1 (out of 5) risks for severe weather have been posted for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The torrid temperatures continue this Tuesday after a blazing hot start to the workweek. Highs will soar into the mid-to-upper 90s across the Piedmont and Foothills for a second straight day as sunny skies and southwesterly winds continue their dominance over the Carolinas. A few isolated storms may pop up in the afternoon, especially south and east of the Queen City, but most communities remain dry through the second day of the workweek. A Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather has been posted for the Metro and eastward – the strongest cells this Tuesday evening may pack localized torrential rainfall and strong wind gusts.
Another Level 1 severe risk is in effect for Wednesday as a front stalls well to our north. The pulses of energy the front sends in our direction will capitalize on high moisture and energy content over the Carolinas, which will lead to widespread rain throughout our Hump Day afternoon and evening. Flash flooding may be an issue as slow-moving heavy storms roll through the WCCB Charlotte viewing area. The messy pattern continues through the back half of the week before settling a bit by the weekend. Highs will top out closer to normal in the upper 80s and lower 90s across the Piedmont and Foothills between Wednesday and Sunday; the High Country will end up in the upper 70s more often than not.
Today: Hot sunshine. PM isolated storms. High: 98°. Wind: SW 5-10.
Tonight: A few storms early, then mostly clear. Low: 75°. Wind: S 5-10.
Wednesday: Scattered storms. Some may be heavy. High: 92°. Wind: SW 5-10.
Wednesday Night: Scattered storms early, then some clearing. Low: 72°. Wind: SW 5-10.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with PM scattered storms. High: 88°. Wind: SW 5-10.
