Scattered storm this afternoon into this evening
The Fourth of July weekend forecast is looking dangerously hot across the Carolinas, with several days near 100°, heat index values near 105 to 108 degrees, and very little relief in sight.
Janessa Webb
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Heat Advisories in place starting Thursday
By Thursday, the heat really starts to crank up. We're kicking off a stretch of some of the hottest weather we've seen so far this summer. High temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, and a few spots east of the mountains could even touch 100 degrees.
Dangerous heat moves in Wednesday
It's another warm and sticky night across the region, with temperatures only slipping into the lower 70s by daybreak. A few clouds will drift overhead, but all in all we'll stay rain free.
100-Degree Heat Builds Across Charlotte This Week
The big story for the second half of the week is the heat. A strong ridge of high pressure will park itself over the Southeast beginning Wednesday, acting like a lid on the atmosphere and allowing the heat to build for multiple days. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees through the holiday weekend, with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday coming very close to record highs. Add in the humidity, and it'll feel even hotter outside, so if you have holiday plans, be sure to take the heat seriously.
Sunny skies Tuesday with building heat
By Tuesday, the heat isn't going anywhere. Afternoon highs will once again reach the mid 90s with plenty of sunshine and just a few fair-weather clouds. Rain chances become even more limited as a strong area of high pressure builds overhead, setting the stage for an even hotter stretch through the second half of the week.
Hot and humid this weekend
Both Saturday and Sunday will be sizzling, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 95 degrees. Add in the high humidity, and it'll feel more like the lower 100s during the hottest part of the day.
Building heat and humidity starts to rise Friday
Friday is shaping up to be another classic summer day. We'll start the morning warm and humid before temperatures climb into the mid-90s by the afternoon. As the heat builds, the atmosphere will become unstable enough for a few scattered thunderstorms to pop up late afternoon. Many neighborhoods will stay dry, but if one develops over your area, expect a quick burst of heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and plenty of thunder before it moves out. Like most summertime storms, these won't last very long and should fade away shortly after sunset.
Clear skies with rising temperatures Thursday
Thursday brings the start of a warming trend as our brief break from the heat comes to an end. Expect plenty of sunshine from start to finish, with afternoon temperatures climbing back to around 90 degrees. Humidity levels will begin to increase, but it shouldn't feel oppressive just yet.
Less humidity for Wednesday before our next heat wave
Wednesday is shaping up to be the nicest day of the week. A northerly breeze will help bring in slightly drier air, and we'll see plenty of sunshine from start to finish. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s, with lower humidity. It'll feel much more comfortable than what we're used to this time of year. Wednesday is definitely the day to take advantage of.
Lingering storms into Tuesday
Once the front pushes through overnight, we'll get a short-lived break from the excessive humidity. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature highs in the upper 80s, which is close to where we should be this time of year. Tuesday isn't completely dry, as a few isolated afternoon showers or thunderstorms could still develop, but the coverage looks much lower.
