Windy Friday with scattered showers possible, strong gusts expected
After a day of high winds and storm damage, be prepared for another blustery day with a chance for more showers to roll through.
Friday shouldn't be as unsettled as Thursday; however, the damp ground and high winds expected today mean increased risk of more fallen trees and power outages.
Winds will reach around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph possible.
Friday afternoon, there is a 30-40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms as the atmosphere becomes more unstable.
Aside from the rain and wind, we'll see mild temperatures with highs in the 70s.
Say goodbye to the rain this weekend, when clear skies return and temps reach into the 80s.
Next week will feel like summer, with highs in the upper 80s and even a possible 90 degree day.
- Friday: Blustery and spotty showers. High of 71.
- Saturday: Warm and sunny. High of 73.
- Sunday: Sunshine. High 82.
Weekend looks sunny & warm
Behind Thursday's storms comes a big change. By Sunday, high temperatures will be into the 80s, and they will approach 90 degrees by the middle of next week.
Saturday looks clear and pleasant with a high in the mid-70s. Temperatures continue to climb – Sunday's forecast high is 83, Monday's is 87.
With all this warm weather, the flowers and trees are blooming – meaning pollen counts are high. If you're sneezing, that could be why!
7-day forecast for central NC
- Friday: Breezy and cooler. High of 69.
- Saturday: Mostly clear with highs in the low 70s.
- Sunday: Clear skies. High of 83.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and even warmer. Highs in the upper 80s.
- Tuesday: Sunny and warm. High 86.
- Wednesday; Some clouds return. Highs in the upper 80s.
- Thursday: Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. High 91.
Prepare for a busy 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
Forecasters at Colorado State University are calling for 24 named storms in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. That is higher than the average year, when 14 storms earn a name.
CSU forecasters say 11 storms will reach hurricane strength, up from the average of seven, and five of those hurricanes could be "major," that is Category 3, 4 or 5, with winds over 111 mph.
