The storm system which deposited up to an inch of rain across Mecklenburg county Saturday is now a full-fledged nor'easter off the New England coast. This Sunday morning's overcast skies are the remainder of the moisture left behind by that system. By midmorning the sun will peek out from behind the clouds and warm the area into the low 50s for afternoon highs.
An El Nino pattern such as the one currently in effect typically results in wet conditions across the southeastern U.S. That is becoming more evident as this winter progresses, helping to dispel the drought conditions which built up during 2023. The next storm system to affect Mecklenburg arrives late Monday night into Tuesday. This one will usher in LOTS of moisture, to the tune of two or more inches of rain locally.
NOAA's Weather Prediction Center has most of Virginia under a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for Tuesday:
This next system will also bring breezy conditions to Mecklenburg county, with gusts over 35 mph expected Tuesday afternoon. The wet ground and strong winds could topple limbs and even entire trees, so power outages aren't out of the question. Flooding may also become a concern, so folks living near creeks and streams should be alert to that possibility.
The remainder of the work week looks to be mostly sunny and dry until late Friday, when the next storm system approaches. Temperatures will remain at or slightly above January averages this week. That may change next week as Arctic air plunges southward out of Canada. We'll keep an eye on that.
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