Record highs and worsening drought
Record highs are possible through the weekend, helping to take our drought situation from bad to worse. A coolΒ down arrives early next week.
Gerald Mengel
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April heat wave arrives this week
The first 90 degree days of 2026 are on the way this week. Drought goes from bad to worse with no rain in sight.
Record heat next week
Record-breaking heat is set to arrive to the Carolinas next week as drought conditions worsen.
Patchy frost possible tonight
Below average temperatures tonight will lead to patchy frost before another dry and pleasant Thursday. Temperatures climb back to the 80s by the weekend.
Cooler temperatures arrive early this week
Sunshine returns to start the week with much cooler temperatures making a short appearance.
A rainy Easter Sunday
Rain is returning to the Carolinas just in time for the Easter holiday. Much cooler temperatures follow for the middle of next week.Β
Well above average temperatures continue
Above average temperatures and pop-up storms dominate the coming days. Our next weather maker arrives just in time for Easter Sunday.
Area wide burn ban continues
Fire weather alerts continue across the region as dry conditions worsen. Relief from the fire threat moves in later this week.
Fire danger increasing
The threat of wildfires is increasing across the area as ongoing drought and low humidity bring fire weather warnings.
Record highs return soon
Record breaking highs return on Friday before another major temperature drop. Fire weather risks rise through the week ahead.
