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

SIZZLING 4TH AHEAD WITH NO SOCIAL DISTANCING FROM THE 90S

ncwxauthority
Jul 1, 2020
2 min read

It's July, and the good old North Carolina summer weather is in full swing, perfect for outdoors anything you have planned. Looking ahead at the next four days and the 4th of July weekend, the rain chances will drop, and the temperatures will soar. The next four days forecast graphics are located below (the bottom)

WHAT: A developing High-Pressure system will move in over the Ohio valley, here in NC, due to the wind pattern downsloping will allow areas outside of the mountains to warm up quickly. Highs will be in the 80s and 90s Thursday-Sunday with the hottest days Friday and Saturday. Storm Chances will be few and far between, why because of a capping which prevents the development of thunderstorms. The best chance for some PM storms will be Thursday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday will have a strong cap in place, and only a rogue thunderstorm will be possible.

Below is an overall view of the set up on Saturday, as you can see temperatures will, in fact, be running 5-10 degrees above average in the 90s with 80s in the mountains.

Thursday- Partly to Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the 80s and 90s an isolated thunderstorm is possible along the coast and in the mountains.

Friday-Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the 80s and low-mid 90s across the state heat index values in the upper 90s. An isolated rogue thunderstorm is possible in the afternoon and evening. A great day for the beach, lake, or pool!

Sunday- Partly Cloudy with highs in the 80s and low 90s, there is a higher chance of scattered thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. They can produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall, I'll have more as we get closer.