Another shot of spring
Highs aren't the only things on the rise - rain chances pick up by the end of the week, as well.
Get ready for another shot of spring over the next several days as highs approach record territory by the end of the week. Temperatures surge back into the mid-to-upper 60s across the Piedmont & Foothills this Tuesday afternoon, boosted by plentiful sunshine and southwesterly winds. More clouds build in overnight into Wednesday, but this may end up keeping us warmer, as the overcast conditions will keep morning temperatures very mild in the 40s & 50s. Despite the gray skies, highs will swell near 70° around the Metro for our Hump Day. A few isolated showers may roll into the WCCB Charlotte viewing area Wednesday afternoon, but the bulk of the rain chances hold off until the end of the week.
An expansive rainmaking system will push into the Carolinas by Friday, but the mercury will continue to rise near record territory as we close out February’s penultimate workweek. Highs approach the upper 70s in the Queen City before scattered showers – and possibly a few thunderstorms – roll through later in the day. Both the American & European models agree that we will see late-week rain, but there’s still significant disagreement on how the weekend looks. The American keeps the rain around through Sunday morning, while the European dries us out by noon on Saturday. Regardless of what happens this weekend, much colder air slams back into the Carolinas by early next week – all the more reason to enjoy the warmth while it lasts!
Today: Mostly sunny. Comfy. High: 68°. Wind: SW 5-15.
Tonight: Clouds build. Mild. Low: 51°. Wind: SW 5-15.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Warm with a stray shower. High: 70°. Wind: SW 10-20. Gusts: 25+
Wednesday Night: Overcast. Very mild with a stray shower. Low: 57°. Wind: SW 5-15.
Thursday: Remaining cloudy & warm. Stray showers possible. High: 70°. Wind: SW 5-15. Gusts: 20+
