Summertime in April....

Downright hot today....and a special audio appearance by Johnny Cash on today's video for the occasion....



Highs yesterday were in the mid to upper 80s....today, I think many of us hit 90. A lot of record highs will likely be tied or broken around the region on a day that will feel more like June or July than early April. We did have a few strong storms yesterday early in the evening, but not today...only hazy sunshine.

Sunny and quite warm again tomorrow with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Changes are coming though. I expect showers and storms to roll in with a cold front late Thursday into Thursday night. A few strong to severe storms will be possible as well.

Behind that front, a nice, cooler, refreshing airmass will roll in. Highs Friday and Saturday will be in the 60s with lots of sun with 70s and sun Sunday and Monday. Some 30s are possible for lows over the weekend as well.

Don't look now, but there are signs that our old friend, the upper level ridge, will return again around mid-month...that would mean more very warm temps if it occurs.

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Near-record warmth again....

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter.

Near-record warmth back with us today and tomorrow. See the video for details....



After nice weather over the Easter weekend, we will return to near-record warmth the next couple of days. Highs today will be in the mid to upper 80s. A weakening cold front is falling apart to our north today, but it is close enough that I will mention a very small chance for an isolated late day shower or storm. However, I expect the vast majority of the area to remain dry.

Tomorrow will be very warm with highs approaching 90 around the region.

Today's record highs....
Greensboro:87
Charlotte:88
Raleigh:88

Tuesday's record highs...
Greensboro:89
Charlotte:90
Raleigh:93

Wednesday will still be warm and dry with highs in the mid to upper 80s. However, the pattern changes later this week, and we will see a stronger cold front drop in here by late Thursday and Thursday night. Look for some showers and storms with the frontal passage, and then I anticipate cooler temps Friday into the weekend. Right now, it looks like 60s for highs Friday and maybe Saturday with 70s again Sunday and Monday. All of those days will feature lots of sunshine.

Down the road, there are growing signs of a very warm pattern returning to the eastern US....

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Happy Easter!

Have a safe and blessed Easter!

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