Calm Before the Storm(s)!
First off, an apology. I have had computer issues recently, and that resulted in the lull of discussion and forecasting. As you may have noticed, I have tried new things, some of which worked, some didn't. The forecast will now be at the bottom of daily summaries. I will add an e-mail link at the right. Unfortunately, due to spam issues, I will have to use a Yahoo account for public e-mail. My private e-mail address will not be revealed.
Yesterday and last night were quite windy. My anemometer is experiencing problems, so I don't have any wind amounts or gusts to report.
The early part of the week featured melting snow, rain, and thunderstorms. I recorded a little over an inch of rain total from the week's melting snow and rainfall.
The forecast for tonight and tomorrow is simple. Saturday night into Sunday is when it begins to get interesting. A severe thunderstorm outbreak is likely. A line of weakening strong to severe storms may reach our area. Heavy rain is also a possibility. Snow may be back in the forecast for Monday, as temperatures drop once again. Your forecast is below.
VALLEY LOCALES, INCLUDING TRI-CITIES AND ASHEVILLE:
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 27F. Winds NE at 5-10 MPH.
SATURDAY
Mostly Sunny. High around 59F. Winds SE at >5 MPH.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear early. Clouds increasing throughout the night. A shower is possible late. Low 38F. Winds SE at 5-10 MPH. Chance of rain 30%.
FOOTHILLS AND MOUNTAINOUS LOCALES, INCLUDING ERWIN, FLAG POND, BOONE, MOUNTAIN CITY, AND TRADE:
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 23F; as low as 18F higher up. Winds NE at 5-10 MPH.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. High around 54F; 49F higher up. Winds SE at >5 MPH.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear early. Clouds increasing throughout the night. A shower is possible late. Low 37F; as low as 33F higher up. Winds SE at 10-15 MPH. Chance of rain 30%.
LATE WEEKEND AND EARLY WORKWEEK THOUGHTS:
Sunday will feature rain and thunderstorms. A strong thunderstorm is possible. Heavy rain may be an issue. Monday will cool off a bit, and snow is possible early from wrap-around moisture from the departing storm system. The "cool" stays around through Tuesday.
2/23/07-7:30 PM
