Another low-humidity day...

Today's weather will be similar to yesterday's with a sunny sky, warm temps, and low humidity. Most Piedmont highs will run from the upper 80s to the lower 90s.

Independence Day weekend...

As the weekend unfolds, it will gradually get a little hotter and muggier with highs warming through the 90s. I will also bring back the chance of some afternoon storms into the forecast beginning Sunday.

I have trimmed back the highs Sunday and Monday just a bit...looks more like mid 90s now as opposed to upper 90s.

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Low humidity airmass...

Our region gets to enjoy a nice break from the heat and humidity over the next couple of days. Dewpoints will be in the 50s today and tomorrow (even some 40s dps in some spots this afternoon), meaning humidity levels will be very low. Combine that with full sun and highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s, and the result is a couple of nice summer days.

The heat and humidity will build back in over the upcoming holiday weekend with highs well into the 90s Saturday and surging toward the upper 90s in many spots Sunday.

Afternoon storm chances return Sunday and extend through much of next week. If your fireworks display of choice is Saturday night, odds are you will be dry. However, some of the region's displays Monday evening will have to dodge some scattered storms.

Arlene...

Tropical Storm Arlene made landfall near Cabo Rojo, Mexico this morning as a 65mph tropical storm. I believe if the system had another 6-12 hours over water, it would have become a hurricane.

The big problem from Arlene will be flooding and mudslides in Mexico.

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Drier, quieter weather...

What an afternoon and evening of rain and storms! Many spots picked up over 1-2" of rain, and some localized locations picked up over 4 and even 5"....obviously flash flooding was problem from some areas. There was also some wind damage to contend with.



However, a cold front continues to ease southward, and behind that front, drier air is working in. For the I-85 corridor up into the foothills and mountains, it should be a dry day with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Look for similar highs tomorrow with lots of sun.

Enjoy the break from the heat and humidity...it will really surge back in here for the Fourth of July weekend.

Arlene...

Tropical Storm Arlene formed yesterday in the Bay of Campeche, but as I discussed previously, the biggest problem with this one will be inland flooding for Mexico.

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