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Our typical summertime weather pattern is firmly in place across central North Carolina. Expect hot, humid afternoons followed by a pop-up shower or thunderstorm each day.
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While not everyone will see rain, any storm that develops can quickly produce torrential downpours, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding.
The heat will build through the end of the workweek, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid- to upper 90s. Combined with high dew points, heat index values will approach 105 degrees, which is near the threshold for Heat Advisories. If you’ll be spending time outdoors, be sure to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
Rain chances increase this weekend as a cold front approaches the region. Saturday looks to bring the best opportunity for showers and thunderstorms, with more numerous storms developing during the afternoon and evening. This won’t be a steady, all-day rain, but rather widespread summertime thunderstorms that will be capable of producing heavy rainfall in a short amount of time.
The front will move through on Sunday, bringing one more chance for scattered showers before ushering in a brief break from the heat and humidity. Monday and Tuesday should feature slightly cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and much more comfortable conditions before the typical summer pattern returns later next week.
FORECAST
THURSDAY will be partly cloudy with isolated afternoon storms. The high will be 94. Winds will be southwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
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OVERNIGHT will be partly cloudy with storms ending. The low will be 74. Winds will be east at 5 miles per hour.
FRIDAY will be partly cloudy with an isolated afternoon storm. The high will be 96. Winds will be west at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
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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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