Rain moves through and out of central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Rain, heavy at times, moved through central and eastern North Carolina on Monday night.
A cold front came into the region, with scattered showers and storms developing along and ahead of the front.
Though much of the area was under severe thunderstorm watches and warnings most of Monday, the system appeared less severe than expected.
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Rain could continue overnight in some areas before moving offshore, followed by dry weather and high pressure on Tuesday. Highs will be back in the low 70s.
This could provide some much-needed relief to crews battling wildfires in western North Carolina.
During the weekend, crews made small progress in containing some of the flames in Swain, Polk, and Henderson counties. Meanwhile, Transylvania County remains under a state of emergency as the Table Rock Fire spreads from North Carolina.
The rainfall has canceled air quality alerts in the region.
It also provided some relief from the pollen that is everywhere; it's been a huge issue for folks all over the Triangle area. According to the NC Division of Air Quality, a recent pollen report revealed there is a high severity of pollen coming from our pine and oak trees.
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Looking Ahead
Wednesday will be the start of a very warm stretch. Highs will jump into the mid-70s then, but 80s will quickly follow.
Thursday and beyond will feature highs well into the 80s. There could be isolated storms around on some days with onshore flow and high moisture, but coverage of any rain looks spotty at best.
By the end of the weekend, there are signs that another cold front could move in, bringing a storm threat to end the weekend.
Dreamville attendees will want to stay up to date with that rain chance.
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