Unsettled weather attempts a comeback

The picture-perfect weather continues on Sunday with highs in the mid 80s in the Piedmont, and the mid 70s in the High Country. It’s more of the same for Monday afternoon, but by Tuesday the forecast gets tricky. Low pressure will likely form off the Carolina coast by Monday, but the question is where it will go. All data points to this energy getting pulled inland, but exactly where that happens will have a huge impact on our forecast.

The most likely scenario is scattered showers work into the WCCB Charlotte viewing area Tuesday. Chances will be the highest east of I-77, and much lower as you move west towards the Foothills. It’s important to note that, with this being the most likely scenario, it’s not set in stone and the forecast remains fluid. Rain chances start to decrease by Wednesday as whatever is left of the low pressure starts to fizzle out. Temperatures will also be very dependent on how much rain falls. Those that see rain on Tuesday will be dealing with a very chilly, wet day by September standards, with temperatures likely struggling to get to the 70s. By the end of next week, the Queen City warms up into the upper 80s.

The tropics also look quiet with nothing directly threatening land over the next 7 days. There is a wave to watch well out in the Atlantic, but this one will likely turn out to sea even if it does form. The next name on the list is Gabrielle.

Tonight: Clear.  Low: 59°. Wind: NE 5

Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 86°. Wind: NE 5

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low: 63°. Wind: Calm

Monday: Partly cloudy. High 83°. Wind NE 10