Hot, humid and unsettled weekend

Nicole Madden,

Weather Headlines:

  • Hot and Humid Weekend
  • Isolated Storms Friday PM
  • Low End Severe Threat
  • Unsettled through Next Week

Discussion:

We’re heading into a complicated weather setup as a weak front sags south from the Ohio Valley and stalls across the Carolinas. Instead of fully clearing the area, this boundary lingers nearby while several upper-level disturbances ride along it. That combination will bring rounds of showers and storms over the next few days. Today starts quiet once morning fog and clouds burn off, leaving us with sunshine and highs near 90. A few isolated storms could develop late in the afternoon and evening, mainly across the NW Piedmont. While coverage will be limited, any stronger storms could produce gusty winds.On Saturday, heat and humidity continue to build. Another weak disturbance arrives, which may trigger scattered afternoon and evening storms. Right now, coverage looks hit-or-miss, with many areas staying dry for most of the day. Confidence is still a little shaky on how widespread these storms will be. Sunday is looking more active. The stalled front edges closer, and a stronger upper-level disturbance swings through, bringing better lift and more fuel for storms. With higher instability and favorable wind shear, a more widespread round of storms is likely late afternoon into the evening. Damaging winds remain the main severe threat. Monday brings a brief break with just isolated storms. Another system arrives Tuesday with higher storm chances, followed by a potential drying trend late next week.