Rain chances could bring drought relief this week
While dangerous heat remains the immediate concern, the forecast offers some encouraging signs for areas dealing with dry conditions.
A Heat Advisory may be needed again Saturday, but forecasters are also tracking a Level 2 risk for isolated strong storms during the evening. Rain chances increase further Sunday as a cold front moves south into North Carolina, bringing more widespread showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening.
That front is expected to slow down or stall near the region Monday, keeping additional rounds of scattered showers and storms in the forecast. Forecasters are also monitoring the potential for tropical moisture to move northward early next week, which could boost rainfall totals if it materializes.
While rainfall amounts remain uncertain, the setup could provide some much-needed moisture to drought-stricken areas after a stretch of hot and dry weather. Residents should continue to monitor the forecast as confidence in next week's rainfall potential increases.
