So far, the Atlantic has produced the lowest amount of Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) through September 10 of any season since 1950. That’s a pretty incredible stat when you stop and think about it. At the very peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic is having its quietest start to a season in terms of ACE in at least 75 years.
The start of Friday will remain quiet with bright sunny skies and feels like temps near 102°. By Friday evening, though, the atmosphere starts to get a little more unsettled. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, with the best opportunity after the evening commute. These storms will be the first sign of the bigger weather change headed our way this weekend.
Charlotte Water says the Catawba River Basin remains in a Stage 2 drought because the watershed is still recovering from a long stretch of below-normal rainfall and reduced streamflow. In other words, the recent rain has helped, but it hasn't erased the deficit that has built up over many months.
Thursday, the heat makes another appearance. We’ll be back into the 90s, and you’ll notice the humidity becoming more noticeable as we head through the day. The great news is we stay under wall to wall sunshine.
Tonight, we’re settling into a quiet night with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping through the 70s. It’ll still feel a little muggy, but overall, not a bad night across the region. Most of us stay dry, so if you have evening plans, we are in good shape.
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The Category 2 hurricane is already bringing heavy moisture into the region, with downpours triggering flash flooding on Oahu. Powerful waves continue to crash along south-facing beaches and shorelines.
Tonight, we’ll stay quiet with clear skies and temperatures settling into the mid 60s. Tuesday, stays on the sunny side with highs in the mid to upper 80s, keeping us below those oppressive 90s. A few isolated afternoon thunderstorms could pop up, but most of us stay dry.
Saturday is the day we’ll really have to watch. The heat and humidity will still be intense, and heat alerts are expected to remain in place. It will feel hot very quickly, and by the afternoon, conditions could become dangerous if you’re outside for an extended period of time.
Tonight: It stays warm and muggy tonight, with mostly clear skies and temperatures slowly dropping through the mid-70s. Heat Advisories will remain in effect for parts of the Sandhills, so if you’re down that way, the heat will still be a concern even after sunset.
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