Severe thunderstorms tonight – here's what to expect
FLOOD WATCH through late tonight for Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming, and McDowell counties. Recent heavy rainfall in combination with more rain expected tonight, which could be heavy at times, could cause a few high water spots. Remember to turn around, don't drown!
WIND ADVISORY for northwestern Pocahontas County from 10 AM Saturday to 2 AM Sunday. Wind gusts up to 50 mph could cause a few power outages.
Tonight continues our severe weather risk. We will see a line of thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts push through in our western counties beginning around 10 PM and continuing until 3 AM from west to east.
Damaging wind gusts, torrential rainfall and plenty of lightning can be expected with this complex of thunderstorms as they race through the region. Our weather conditions will improve toward dawn with temperatures dropping down into the low 60s.
An isolated instance or two of high water cannot be ruled out given that some areas have seen impressive rainfall totals this week.
Saturday's cold front is trending quicker, passing through during the mid-morning hours. As a result, after a few showers during that timeframe, we should dry out nicely for the afternoon. Due to the front crossing earlier in the day, severe weather is not expected. Temperatures will be in the mid 70s in what promises to be a nice second half to the day.
Sunday will be a nice day! Plenty of sunshine with high pressure nosing in means plenty of blue skies for a wonderful second half of the weekend. Don't forget to lather up with the sunscreen, as we will see high temperatures in the mid 70s.
Monday will be a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine with high pressure in control. With the high pressure up to our north, we will see drier air filter in with high pressure in the mid 70s. Skies will increase in cloud coverage by the evening as our next system approaches.
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Tuesday sees our next storm system scooting into the region, which begins another unsettled period of weather for our region. A warm front will lift north with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected. That front will then stall midweek, which will provide the risk for heavy rainfall. High temperatures Tuesday will be in the low to mid 70s.
Wednesday is unsettled once again, with scattered showers a low pressure system riding along the aforementioned stalled boundary. Clouds and numerous scattered showers and rumbles are expected, with high temperatures around 70 degrees.
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Thursday provides plenty of sunshine but it will be a cooler day with a northerly breeze behind Wednesday's front with highs in the mid 60s.
Friday provides plenty of sunshine with high pressure in control. High temperatures will be in the mid 60s.
Looking ahead in your extended forecast, we will cool down for a couple of days before warming back up. Friday features high temperatures in the 60s with plenty of sunshine. We will warm up into the 70s on Saturday with mostly sunny skies before late day rain chances return on Sunday with highs in the mid 70s. At this point, most of the Memorial Day weekend looks to be in good shape, but Memorial Day itself could have a few showers.
TONIGHTSevere storms. Drying after 3 AM. Lows in the low 60s.SATURDAYEarly showers, afternoon clearing. Highs in the mid 70s.SUNDAYPartly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.MONDAYMostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.TUESDAYAfternoon showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s.WEDNESDAYScattered showers and storms likely. Highs near 70.THURSDAYFew lingering showers early. Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s.FRIDAYPartly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.SATURDAYMostly sunny. Highs in the low 70s.SUNDAYIsolated showers. Highs in the mid 70s.MONDAYScattered showers. Highs near 70.
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