Hot, humid week ahead with afternoon storm chances in the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – We are going to wrap up this Fourth of July weekend with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves toward the Carolinas.

We are giving you the First Alert for hot, humid conditions and a chance of scattered thunderstorms as we head into the new week.

Sunday, July 5: Scattered storms possible

Wrap up your Fourth of July weekend with increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms as a cold front begins to approach the Carolinas. Temperatures will climb to around 95 degrees with southwest winds at 5-10 mph.

Storms are most likely between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., with some capable of producing damaging wind gusts. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts if you’re planning outdoor activities.

Monday, July 7: Hot, humid & stormy

Here comes the heat and humidity! Highs will reach the low to mid 90s with afternoon thunderstorm chances returning. Storms are likely between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., with a 40% chance of rain. Some storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts as the main threat…

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