Unsettled weather heading our way...
>> Tuesday, March 24, 2009
A cooler airmass is settling into the region today, and highs will not be as warm today as what we say yesterday. In the Charlotte region, look for low to maybe mid 60s...mainly mid 50s for the Triad and Triangle.
The first in a series of storm systems will approach our area tomorrow. Clouds will increase tonight, and some light rain will be possible at times tomorrow with highs close to 50.
Another wave of rain looks likely Thursday, and we could hear some rumbles of thunder as well. I expect another push of rain Friday with a frontal boundary stalled nearby, and then a potent storm system will roll through this weekend.
That last system has the looks of a big severe weather maker in the Lower Mississippi Valley, Deep South, and Tennessee Valley later Friday into Friday night and Saturday morning.
Around here, I anticipate a wave of showers and thunderstorms to roll through later Saturday or Saturday night. Some of the storms could wind up being severe around here, and we will watch that closely.
Another facet of the forecast over the next few days is rain amounts. Copious amounts of rain will occur in the Tennessee Valley into the mountains of North Carolina. The total amounts will likely decrease the farther east you head in the Carolinas, but still, some portions of Piedmont could easily see at least a couple of inches of rain between tomorrow and the weekend.
Enjoy today....the rain chances arrive tomorrow!
4 comments:
Do you think we will have as severe of an event on Sat. as they are going to have in the lower Miss. valley Thurs and Fri. Tornados being the primary concern.
I think the biggest portion of the outbreak will likely be in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee. However, the Carolinas need to watch this one carefully as well.
It is too soon to diagnose the exact nature of the severe threat.
Matt - We are having a birthday party Saturday morning at 10:30AM and we have about two hours of outdoor events planned for the kids, any chance we will see a break in the rain? We are hoping. thanks
I do think there is at least some chance you can squeeze it in. Right now, I can't rule out at least some light rain, but you just might dodge at least the heavy stuff.
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