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The biggest weather story this week will be the heat. Afternoon temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s on multiple days, with some locations approaching 100 degrees. Combined with increasing humidity, heat index values could push into the triple digits by the second half of the week.
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A weak boundary passing through the region may briefly lower humidity levels for a day, but it will do little to cool temperatures. High pressure remains firmly in control across the Southeast, allowing hot air to expand across the Carolinas while trapping moisture near the surface.
Unfortunately, widespread drought-relieving rainfall remains absent from the forecast. However, there are encouraging signs that the overall weather pattern is becoming more favorable for rain. Climate outlooks continue to favor above-average precipitation over the next one to two weeks.
As humidity increases, scattered summertime showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop each afternoon, especially later this week. These storms will be hit-or-miss in nature, meaning some communities could receive beneficial downpours while others remain dry.
For now, prepare for several days of intense heat. Highs will generally range from the low to upper 90s through the week, with the hottest days likely arriving Thursday through Saturday. Stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, and keep an eye out for scattered afternoon storms as a more typical summer pattern begins to take shape.
FORECAST
MONDAY will be partly cloudy with a stray shower, mainly for the Sandhills. The high will be 93. Winds will be 5 to 10 miles per hour out of the east.
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OVERNIGHT will be mostly clear. The low will be 64. Winds will be out of the northeast around 5 to 10 miles per hour.
TUESDAY will be partly cloudy. The high will be 89. Winds will be 5 miles per hour out of the east.
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This forecast was prepared by the CBS 17 Storm Team and is based on the latest information available and years of weather forecasting experience in North Carolina. It was not produced by a computer like many forecasts you find on the web, social media and smart phone apps.
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