The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook early this morning for parts of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. Residents in these areas should be on the lookout for scattered showers and thunderstorms that are expected to develop this afternoon and proceed into the early evening hours. According to the forecast, a stationary front lingering across the region could give rise to severe weather conditions with the possibility of large hail and damaging winds.
While the threat of storms looms, the day started calm in Charlotte, N.C., with just a few clouds and humidity standing at 81%. In a statement that came alive, captured by the National Weather Service’s early morning update, the weather was significantly tranquil with winds laying still and a barometric pressure reading at 29.85 in. However, these serene conditions were not meant to hold as the day progressed.
Looking ahead, no significant hazardous weather is anticipated following today’s risk of thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service predicting a respite from stormy conditions into the week. Monday through Saturday are looking clear, with temperatures consistently hovering around the mid-80s and nighttime lows dipping to the high 50s to low 70s. It’s a welcoming forecast that suggests outdoor activities might go uninterrupted, sans the need to dodge raindrops…