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Charlotte Metro Bracing For ‘Vigorous’ Storms: Forecast
"A vigorous and moisture laden storm" is headed our way this week, according to forecasters. Here's when you can expect to see rain.
CHARLOTTE, NC — This week is about to get very soggy for the greater Charlotte metro, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain is expected to move into the region Tuesday, and will likely stick around for a couple of days, it said.
“A vigorous and moisture laden storm will likely bring periods of heavy rain to the region as early as Wednesday evening, but more likely Thursday. Excessive rainfall may lead to flooding during this time frame, especially for urban and poor drainage areas,” NWS said in a Feb. 3 hazardous weather outlook bulletin. “Thunderstorms may develop as early as Wednesday evening, but are more likely Thursday along and ahead of a cold front. Thunderstorms may become strong to severe Thursday with heavy rain, damaging winds, and small hail will be possible with any thunderstorms that develop.”
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By Friday, conditions begin to clear up with sunny skies expected throughout the weekend.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg region is expecting rain starting Tuesday, Feb. 3rd through Thursday, Feb. 4th. The National Weather Service advises that the region could see up to 3 inches of rain. Please monitor local new outlets for an updated forecast. #CMEMO #NWS
— Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management (@CharMeckEM) February 3, 2020
Here’s the National Weather Service forecast for the rest of the week:
Tonight (Feb. 3)
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday (Feb. 4)
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday (Feb. 5)
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 68. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 59. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday (Feb. 6)
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday (Feb. 7)
A 50 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday (Feb. 8)
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday (Feb. 9)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
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