By admin Heat and humidity will be sticking around for a while, with little change expected in our overall weather pattern. This time of year often brings a fairly persistent summer pattern, and that will be the case across central North Carolina.
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Afternoon highs will remain in the low to mid-90s through much of the forecast, while high humidity pushes heat index values into the low 100s on a daily basis. It will be a classic stretch of August heat and humidity with little relief in sight.
Tropical moisture will increase across the Southeast this weekend, adding even more humidity to an already muggy atmosphere. Rain chances will remain isolated at best, but the added moisture means any shower or storm that does develop could produce locally heavy rainfall.
The usual summertime storm hazards will also be possible, including frequent lightning, gusty winds, and brief periods of very heavy rain. Most locations, however, will remain dry.
The heat is expected to peak Tuesday, when highs could reach the mid-90s. With the humidity still firmly in place, heat index values will once again climb above 100 degrees. Rain chances will remain limited through much of next week, with the next better opportunity for more widespread showers and storms arriving next weekend as a weak front approaches. Overall, expect a stretch of weather that is very typical for early August: hot, humid, and mostly dry with a few hit-or-miss storms.
FORECAST
SATURDAY will be partly cloudy with a stray shower or storm. The high will be 92. Winds will be out of the southwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
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OVERNIGHT will be partly cloudy. The low will be 73. Winds will be out of the southwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
SUNDAY will be partly cloudy with isolated storms. The high will be 92. Winds will be out of the southwest at 5 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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