Good evening, North Carolina. As the day draws to a close, here’s a round-up of the key stories to keep you informed, along with your upcoming weather outlook.
For residents in the Charlotte area and the mountains, expect a mild night with just a few clouds. Be cautious of potential fog in the mountain valleys. Tuesday’s weather will mirror Monday’s conditions, with temperatures hovering above seasonal norms as the first full day of fall unfolds. While mountain counties may experience a few showers and storms on Tuesday, expect an increased likelihood of precipitation on Wednesday, with even more significant chances on Thursday and Friday. Some areas might accumulate an inch or two of rain.
In the Triad, Tuesday is set to be mostly sunny and a bit warmer, although a chance of an isolated afternoon thunderstorm exists. The probability of showers and storms rises on Wednesday, with Thursday and Friday bringing better chances of rainfall. Similar to other regions, some areas may see an inch or two of rainfall.
Central North Carolina will enjoy dry and fair conditions through Wednesday as high pressure gradually weakens. Expect warmer than average temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain chances will increase toward the week’s end with an approaching cold front, offering needed relief as much of the state faces level 1 or 2 drought conditions.
Eastern North Carolina can expect the first full day of fall to feel much like late summer, with above average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s along the Outer Banks, and mid- to upper 80s across the coastal plain. It’s advisable to avoid water activities along most of the coast due to high rip current risks, as swells from Hurricane Gabrielle east of Bermuda intensify this danger. The rip current threat may persist over the coming days, as warm and dry weather continues into mid-week. A cold front could bring showers and storms by the week’s end.
Stay informed with your full regional forecast for Charlotte, Triad, Triangle, Coastal, and Mountain areas. As the seasons transition, stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions, particularly with the forecasted rain later in the week and the heightened rip current threats along the coast.