Steamy weather saunters our way this week
Stifling humid air will envelope the region towards the end of the week with near record high temperatures. Passing storms possible in this unsettled air mass.
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From stellar to sweltering in a meteorological bat of an eye. The forecast is about to remind us just how hot things can get around here.
The weather, when it has been warm, has been wonderful. Why? The lack of atmospheric moisture present in the air. I'm talking about the humidity. That sultry Carolina air that makes us second-guess why we stepped outside in the first place. Fair weather from Canada has brought above-average temperatures to the region a handful of times so far this year, and we have greeted it with a blessed smile, because it was perfect. It'll be different by the end of this week. A lot different.
This time around, very stuffy air from the southeast will swallow the area. Combined with near record heat and we could be looking at a heat index over 100 degrees for Thursday.
Tomorrow is looking pleasant with sunny skies and warming temperatures in the mid-80s. The humidity levels will remain pleasant. The atrocious air will quietly build on Wednesday. This will help produce some passing storms by late Wednesday afternoon. The potent heat and humidity on Thursday could create an environment conducive for severe thunderstorms during the evening.
