ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — After a stretch of hot, dry weather, Western North Carolina is headed into a more active weather pattern with several chances for showers and thunderstorms through early next week.
The National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg said Friday marks the beginning of a wetter period, with the best chances for rain arriving during the afternoon and evening hours. Storm activity could continue overnight and into Saturday morning.
Forecasters say isolated strong storms are possible, with the main threats being gusty winds and localized flooding, especially in the mountains, where repeated rounds of rain could develop.
Despite the incoming rain, drought conditions continue across much of Western North Carolina…