Forecast Last Updated at Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 5:51PM

Iffy Late Week; Fantastic Weekend

The southwest NC mountains will see a few isolated showers and thundershowers overnight with some fog developing. Most areas will not see any rain. Coverage of showers and thunderstorms will increase tomorrow and more so on Friday ahead of a cool front. Some of the thunderstorms on Friday could be stronger than usual. Behind the front, you couldn't ask for a nicer late July weekend.

Wednesday Hi: 88 Lo: 68 Mostly cloudy with some fog; Isolated showers or thundershowers; Light SE wind

Thursday Hi: 85 Lo: 68 Partly sunny; Widely scattered PM showers and thunderstorms; More humid; Light SW wind

Friday Hi: 80 Lo: 68 Mostly cloudy; Showers & thunderstorms are likely; SW wind 5- 10 mph

Saturday Hi: 82 Lo: 64 A good deal of sunshine; Less humid & a bit cooler

Sunday Hi: 81 Lo: 61 More sunshine; Rather pleasant

Further Out

Monday - Mostly sunny; Still nice weather; High in the lower 80s; Low in the lower 60s
Tuesday - Mostly sunny; High in the mid 80s; Low in the lower 60s

Forecast Discussion

A cold front over the upper Midwest is working its way toward western NC. Instability and moisture increase ahead of the front, especially on Friday. There will be plenty of showers and thunderstorms for western NC on Friday and some of the thunderstorms could be on the strong side.

Front sweeps through Saturday bringing an end to the rain. Temperatures will be cool and humidity low for this time of year. Weather will be excellent for outdoor activities Saturday through Tuesday.

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