Steamy, stormy next few days in central North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- LIVE RADAR

First Alert Days-Today & Thursday: There is a Level 2 risk of severe storms today and Thursday. Overall, coverage will be limited today and mainly late afternoon and evening. Storm coverage with increase Thursday, with rounds of rain and storms in the morning and afternoon. Damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes will be possible.

Good morning! Prepare for a hot day across Central NC today as temps climb into the upper 80s and low 90s. A few thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and this evening as a weak disturbance passes through the region. While activity should be very spotty, there is plenty of moisture and instability, and any thunderstorm could bring strong winds and a quick downpour.

The larger threat for severe thunderstorms will be Thursday. There is a chance that storms out west may survive the trip through the night and move in as a large area of rain near dawn tomorrow morning, which may end up taking a lot of the instability for thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon. Some models suggest otherwise. So, we'll keep an eye on the storms across the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys this afternoon. Highs Friday will be in the mid to upper 80s.

By Friday, the cold front will be to the south of Raleigh, bringing cooler conditions. Most of the showers and thunderstorms should stay south of the Triangle, however we can't fully rule out a stray thunderstorm.

Mother's Day weekend still looks comfortable and overall dry. A weak cold front may trigger a shower late Saturday/Saturday night.

Have a great day!

Kweilyn

Big Weather