Humidity and Storms If you have plans for outdoors this week, be prepared to make adjustments based on heat index fluctuations and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. This summery weather pattern will bring a steady flow of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, encouraging thunderstorm development as temperatures rise. Also, a series of fronts near or through the region will promote unsettled weather. In addition to surface assistance, watch for small low pressure systems aloft that could produce thunderstorms. Timing Scattered storms are possible over a wide area, mainly on the afternoon and evening of Sunday and Monday. A few showers are possible in the morning before brunch on Sunday, but the most intense storms will develop as temperatures rise each afternoon. There is a chance of rain and storms every day through next Saturday. Weather Impact Dates Most of the Piedmont Triad will experience weather impacts, with a high chance of rain on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl are forecast to move westward into the Carolinas, but there is already plenty of moisture for beaches. Dew points will remain in the high mid to low 70s. This will result in intermittent widespread measurable rainfall expected this week. There may be some dry areas in the Piedmont until Friday when the next weather system arrives. Drought conditions may gradually improve by Friday. Excessive runoff from storms may occur on dry soil conditions where sporadic rain has yet to fall. This could result in localized flooding and life-threatening flash flooding. Watch for lightning as frequent thunder and storms are possible each day through Saturday, July 13. For more information on drought concerns, see Meteorologist Brian Slocum's article here.
Hot and humid, stormy
If you plan to spend time outdoors this week, be prepared to adjust for temperature fluctuations and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. This summery weather pattern will bring a steady influx of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, which will encourage thunderstorm development along with warmer temperatures. Also, a series of fronts moving through and near the region will make the weather unsettled. In addition to surface support, watch for small areas of low pressure aloft that may produce thunderstorms.
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timing
Widespread storms are possible Sunday and Monday, mainly in the afternoon and evening. A few showers may occur in the morning before brunch on Sunday, but the heaviest storms will develop as temperatures rise in the afternoon. Rain and storms are possible every day through next Saturday.
Weather-affected days
Most of the Piedmont Triad will be affected by the weather with a good chance of rain Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl are forecast to move west of the Carolinas, but there is already plenty of moisture on beaches. Dew points will remain in the mid to high 60s to low 70s. This will allow for widespread, intermittent measurable rainfall this week. There may be some dry areas in the Piedmont until Friday when the next weather system arrives.
Drought conditions may gradually improve by Friday. Excessive runoff from storms may occur on dry soil conditions where sporadic rain has yet to fall. This could result in localized flooding and life-threatening flash flooding. Be prepared to watch for lightning as lightning will be frequent and storms possible each day through Saturday, July 13.
For more information on drought concerns, check out meteorologist Brian Slocum's article here.
