Severe Storms Slice Through Easter Overnight, Monday Morning
The tornado threat increases shortly after sunrise.
It’s going to be a rough 12-24 hours for us across the western Carolinas. An impressive low-pressure system, enhanced by instability and moisture from the Gulf and an intense jet stream, will trek northeast of the Carolinas and bring heavy rain, damaging straight-line winds, and multiple tornado-capable supercells overnight tonight into Monday morning.
The bulk of the flash flooding threat will be up in the High Country through the early morning hours on Monday, where some communities could see over half a foot of rain in a short period of time. Flash flood watches have already been posted across our mountain counties. Gusty winds approaching hurricane force in some spots will cause widespread power outages throughout this event, especially when a squall line moves through around sunrise Monday morning. While the Foothills and High Country will likely be spared of any tornadic activity, the Piedmont, especially those east of I-77, will need to be prepared for multiple tornado warnings along the squall line between 4-9 AM Monday.
Stay tuned and check in with us tonight at 6 & 10 for more updates. More info HERE.
Tonight: Strong storms. Low: 65°. Wind: S 20-30. Gusts: 30+
Monday: AM severe storms. PM sunshine. High: 80°. Wind: SW 20-30. Gusts: 30+
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Colder. Low: 45°. Wind: NE 5-10.
Tuesday: Nice. High: 69°. Wind: NE 5-10.
