Storm threat continues through midweek across central North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- As expected, with the cold front approaching the region providing some additional forcing, we have already seen some thunderstorms start to pop up across the viewing area. With PWATS around 2" there can be flooding downpours associated with any thunderstorm. CAPE values are also supportive of damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms into this evening.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, the cold front will stall over North Carolina, bringing another day of strong to severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Similar ingredients will be in place with PWATS near to around 2" and CAPE values over 2,000 J/kg. Once again, flooding downpours and damaging wind gusts can occur.

The active pattern will continue Tuesday and Wednesday as a shortwave makes its way into the eastern United States, supporting another opportunity for severe weather with favorable instability and shear in place. Wednesday looks to be the last day of this stretch of daily severe weather threat, as high pressure is slated to build into the region from the north on Thursday.

Have a great work week!

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