The week ahead turning hot again.

Ethan Clark

July 13, 2026 at 7:15:33 PM

The Weather Headlines across the great state of North Carolina for everyone, don't be caught unaware!

Today is a more active, cooler day with scattered showers, some storms, and widespread clouds. We will begin to see a change in the weather starting Tuesday.

-Tuesday, the cold front breaks down, we will start to see a ridge of high pressure build back, and some sunshine returns to most of the state. Highs will be in the 80s to near 90° for most areas. Storm/rain chances are much lower, but a couple of isolated to scattered showers and storms can't be ruled out, especially south, and some areas to the east seem more favored.

Wednesday-Friday: Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected, the ridge of high pressure really takes over, and the heat is back in full force. Highs in the 90s to near 100° each day for most areas. The high will be well in control of our weather, with sinking air and very limited storm chances on Wednesday and Thursday. Most are dry and hot.

Friday is still hot, with a slightly better chance of some pop-up storms.

The North Carolina Weekend: It looks hot and sunny with highs in the 90s to near 100°. A few hit or miss scattered PM storms look to be around on Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening across the state, no washouts by any means, typical summertime stuff. We will get more details as we move towards the weekend.

As always, I'll keep you updated all week long!

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CADEN NELSON

COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON LATER THIS WEEK

ncwxauthority
Oct 14, 2019
1 min read

A strong cold front will bring the coldest air of the season to the state after the passage of a cold front Wednesday; temperatures will rapidly drop. For the Mountains and Foothills frost and a freeze is likely Wednesday night and for sure Thursday night. As you can see, this will be the coldest air of the season with most locations across the state in the 40s and 30s. Legend has it the coldest air of the season arrives with the state fair, well this year that is true!

Here's a look at the forecasted low temperatures Wednesday night into Thursday morning, a frost or a light freeze is possible in the mountains.

Another reinforcing round of colder air will follow for Thursday night into Friday, expecting a freeze in the mountains with a frost in the foothills to about Hickory.

The Mountains and Foothills will need to cover sensitive vegetation Wednesday night and Thursday night.

*Wednesday a little rainfall*

Another round of rain is possible Wednesday, however; the trend has been for less rain over the past few days. Most models indicate that less than an inch of rain is expected Wednesday statewide. Unfortunately, this will do little to help the drought situation across the state.