ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina is in for a sweltering stretch of weather this week, with high temperatures and daily chances of strong to severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg.
Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with a high near 91 degrees in Asheville. Meteorologists urge those working outdoors to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the afternoon and early evening hours when heat and humidity will peak.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging wind gusts, hail and heavy downpours…