Strong Storms, Showers Possible Across NC

There is no question that the background atmosphere (wind energy, instability, etc.) will be very favorable for severe weather late Tuesday afternoon into tonight if there is something strong enough to trigger it off. We are tracking a line of strong to severe thunderstorms entering our far northwest areas.

As we begin March, another surge of warm air moves into the Northeast on Wednesday ahead of a strong cold front.

The NWS Morristown office forecasts an “enhanced” 30 percent risk of severe weather in the western and northern sections of Greene County and a “slight” risk of 15 percent in other areas of the county.

All severe weather elements are possible including tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail. “Be weather alert and take the necessary precautions when bad weather is possible”. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies.

Non-thunderstorm gusts of up to 35 miles per hour are expected throughout the afternoon. Temperatures will fall behind the storms, with a low around 39. Behind that system, forecasters suggest there is a chance for snow showers late Thursday and early Friday. Then, we’ll see sunshine return midday into the afternoon.

Thursday . Sunny, with a high near 57.

Another warm front and disturbance off to our southwest will be the catalyst for our rain producing storms the next 36 hours. There is also a risk for hail and a small chance for a weak tornado.

Rain and strong storms are expected to impact the Wyoming Valley today and into tonight. Windy. Lows in the mid 50s. It’s model data, so exact timing will change, but you can see the idea of an approaching line of gusty showers and thunderstorms moving into the metro. Highs are going to be in the mid to upper-80s for most areas and mid-70s at the beachfront. There will be lots of sun from Friday through the weekend.