Greensboro, NC — Residents in the Piedmont Triad can expect a cooler and wetter week, with several rounds of rainfall forecast through the weekend and daytime highs dipping into the 70s.
Showers Begin Monday Night into Tuesday
Clouds will increase Monday evening, bringing mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near the mid-70s by 8 p.m. Overnight, showers will begin in the mountains and foothills, gradually spreading eastward into the Triad by early Tuesday morning.
Residents should expect rain gear to be necessary for most of Tuesday, as scattered showers become widespread by mid-morning.
With the added cloud cover and rain, Tuesday’s high temperatures will remain in the low 70s, offering a break from recent summer heat.
Isolated Flood Risk and Midweek Rain
As rain continues into midweek, localized flash flooding may become a concern. Areas that receive prolonged or heavy rainfall could experience isolated water accumulation issues.
- Wednesday will begin in the mid-60s, with highs again reaching the low 70s.
- Rain chances remain elevated at 60%, but coverage should be less widespread than Tuesday.
- Isolated flood risk continues due to back-to-back rainfall events.
End of Week: Less Rain, Slightly Warmer
Rain chances persist through Thursday and Friday, but intensity and coverage will taper off slightly. Mornings will begin in the mid-60s, with highs in the upper 70s under mostly cloudy skies. The chance of rain each day sits around 50%.
By the weekend, embedded thunderstorms may return:
- Saturday & Sunday mornings: Mid to upper 60s
- Afternoon highs: Upper 70s to low 80s
- Weekend rain chance: 40%
Monday Preview: Showers & Storms Return
Looking ahead to next Monday, the Triad may see a brief warm-up, with morning lows in the low 70s and afternoon highs in the mid-80s. The forecast includes partly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of storms as reported by Fox8 News.
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