GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's been a really dry stretch of weather for the Piedmont since Hurricane Helene rolled through at the end of September. The Triad wrapped up October, as the fourth driest October on record for our area. Finally, we're getting an opportunity for some much needed rain later this week. The WFMY News 2 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert Day for Thursday. Here's what you need to know:
WHAT:
For the first time in a while we have a strong weather system loaded with moisture heading our way. Low pressure will track to our north Wednesday and through the day on Thursday, dragging a cold front with it. This will bring a round of much needed, beneficial rain to the Piedmont, but make for a nuisance of a day.
Rain will be on and off throughout the day but, it will be a chilly rain. The rain will arrive, coupled with some of our coldest air of the Fall season so far. Temperatures will stay locked into the 40s all day.
WHEN:
Plan on an wet day rain for Thursday, even though it won't rain all the time every where. Rain likely at times from sunrise to sunset, even a little later. Rain will be on and off and some of it could be heavy.
Don't forget to grab the rain gear and keep an eye out for possible ponding on the roads during your morning and evening commute.
HOW MUCH RAIN?
This will likely be our first "rainy day" since September in the Piedmont with close to 1" of rain likely in most of our areas.
Some of our areas could get upwards of 1" or more of rain by Thursday night as our rain moves out.
Rain moves out on Thursday night and into Friday morning likely, clearing for our weekend with beautiful weather returning. The weekend looks dry with high temperatures in the upper 60s for Saturday and for Sunday. Stay with the WFMY News 2 Weather team for updates on the forecast.
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