Discussion:
Our next weather system is a strong area of low pressure that is currently over the northern Gulf Coast. As this low tracks to our south, it will increase rain chances from late Tuesday (mainly south) through Wednesday. A weak cold front will move through late Friday into Saturday. This will bring us a few showers, but nothing widespread.
Tonight:
Cloudy skies with a few showers possible mainly across the southern Piedmont. The rain will not become widespread until Wednesday. Lows near 50 degrees. Wind: Light.
Wednesday:
Showers will be numerous through the day – heavy at times. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe storms just south of our area. General thunderstorms are possible.
Saint Patrick’s Day:
A few showers are possible before sunrise, but we dry out through the morning.Skies will gradually clear with highs near 70 degrees.
Friday:
Partly sunny skies with highs in the low to mid 70s. Weak PM cold front could bring us a few showers.
Notes:
**** U.S. Senate passes the “Sunshine Protection Act” by unanimous consent to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The legislation now goes to the House.
– The Climate Prediction Center 6-10 day temperature outlook is above average for the eastern half of the country.
Have a great evening!