For the first time this week, we are not under a heat alert, but still plan on a hot and humid Friday. Afternoon storms will be possible and could become severe. There’s a level 1 marginal risk over central North Carolina.
The heat index could reach up to 104° through this weekend. Each day will come with the risk of pop-up storms. There will be plenty of dry time for weekend plans.
We will kick off July next week with a cold front. It will bring a good chance for rain and storms late Tuesday into Wednesday. Highs will briefly come back down in the low 90s before rising into the upper 90s for the Fourth of July weekend.
FORECAST
FRIDAY will be partly cloudy with afternoon storms. The high will be 94. Winds will be south 5 miles per hour.
FRIDAY NIGHT will be partly cloudy. The low will be 74. Winds will be light.
SATURDAY will be partly cloudy with afternoon storms. The high will be 94. Winds will be southwest 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 in North Carolina. It was not produced by a computer like many forecasts you find on the web, social media and smart phone apps.
