The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, has issued a hazardous weather outlook with severe thunderstorms primed to potentially hit parts of northeast Georgia and the western Upstate of South Carolina. These areas should don their weather armor as gusty winds may barrel through, particularly along and south of the Interstate 85 corridor, later this afternoon into the evening. The alert, active for today and tonight, flags a "threat for damaging winds" as mentioned by the National Weather Service.
In Charlotte, NC, the scene isn't set to be as dramatic, but residents can expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. The skies are predicted to mostly clear up with a high reaching sweaty proportions near 91 degrees. Winds are expected to lightly kick up, starting from the southwest, later shifting west and possibly gusting up to a pre-hair-mussing 21 mph. Visibility might be reduced early on for those wandering the streets or tending their backyard gardens due to lingering patches of fog before it lifts at around 8 am, according to the NWS's last update.
Looking forward, the odds of precipitation hover around 50 percent on Sunday with potential new rainfall amounts totaling between a quarter and half an inch. The early part of the week promises more showers and thunderstorms scattered across the evenings, with a noticeable drop in temperature to a low around 69 degrees tonight. As the week marches on, Charlotte inhabitants should carry on with their cloudy routine, dealing with intermittent rain and potential storms, particularly Thursday through Friday where "a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" is expected, as noted by the NWS's detailed forecast.
Hazards appear to take a leave of absence following tonight's theatrics with the NWS claiming "Hazardous weather is not expected at this time" for the subsequent days stretching from Sunday through to Friday. As always, local residents are encouraged to keep a keen eye on updates and stay prepared to quickly adapt their plans, particularly those with outdoor activities in mind. For the most current weather conditions and updates, individuals can always visit the National Weather Service's website, which provides detailed forecasts and hazardous weather outlooks.
