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

POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED AS AN ICE STORM HITS TONIGHT FOR SOME

ncwxauthority
Jan 12, 2019
2 min read

Well the news that no one wants to hear, a MAJOR ice storm is expected for some parts of NC tonight.

All signs point toward a major ice storm for parts of the Piedmont, Yadkin Valley, and northern mountains( High Country). My forecast has been pretty consistent for the past few days, have updated the ICE map this afternoon to help everyone better understand everything. Some snow and sleet is possible through the afternoon and evening, expecting everything to change to freezing rain by later evening. Freezing rain could add up very quickly. Just a thin coating of ice will cause major travel problems.

FORECAST: Based on the current short-range and medium-range models have adjusted some, also something to note models do very bad with ice events. -PINK: Light glaze of ice accrual up to .10" (1/10") this is from Roxboro, Durham, Charlotte, and Murphy. You will only see problems with roads early Sunday before it should get better. -DARKISH BLUE: Ice amounts higher glaze to .25" (1/4") right at the critical point, some areas Asheville, Asheboro, Franklin, Columbus, and Newland. Basically foothills, mountain, and southern Piedmont. Should not see huge power outages some weaken trees will come down. -PURPLE: Major ice storm expected here, ICE accrual up to .50" (1/2") this will lead to widespread power outages and down trees. Areas affected: Piedmont, Yadkin Valley, and northern mountains. Greensboro, Winston Salem, Wilkesboro, Reidsville, Lexington, Hickory, Boone, Todd, and Elkin