More Warmth Building Late Week

​We’re continuing to enjoy some unusually warm weather as we head into late week and the weekend.  Those changes this weekend include rain and storms before a dramatic cool down moves in.

Tonight, and into tomorrow, we’ll see a slight cool-down, but not much to be concerned about. Temperatures across most areas will still run 10 to 15 degrees above average, but daytime highs going into Thursday will hit the upper 60s to lower 70s, under mostly sunny conditions.

Looking ahead, a weather system will approach the mountains Friday night, and it’s expected to slow down once it reaches our area. That means scattered showers and storms will move in heading into the weekend. If you’re heading to the Panthers game or just planning to enjoy some outdoor time, it’s a weekend where you’ll want to stay flexible with your plans. An umbrella or a light rain jacket could be your best friend.

The biggest change in this forecast is I do see a small line of storms that will pop up just before game time. This may cause a small delay. If this line does develop, we’ll see some brief downpours, and wind concerns.  I’m not calling this a washout Saturday, but it’s not the best conditions.

The positive is that it will be super mild, so it won’t be a cold chilly rain that makes you miserable.

It’s shaping up to be a weekend of contrasts, with it being warm and sunny at times, cool and wet at others. Stay tuned!