A modicum of hope for rain this week

Saturday's rain potential was a total fizzle for Mecklenburg County. The storm system which looked like it would deposit at least some liquid in local gauges wound up tracking further east than originally thought. Thus the big "zippo" for rain...however, there's another chance later this week.

First, today - Sunday - will be sunny and cool. Chase City was the beneficiary of this morning's lowest temperature at 36º, cold enough for frost worries. This afternoon those readings will climb into the mid-60s, accompanied by a northwesterly breeze. By sunset at 8:05 p.m. the winds will calm a bit, swapping around of the south to usher in warmer air.

Monday will dawn with morning lows in the mid-40s ahead of afternoon maxima climbing into the mid-70s. Tuesday looks even warmer, with highs in the 80s likely around the county. Then, Tuesday evening clouds will drift in ahead of the next storm system, which looks to bring a decent chance of rain for midweek. Here's a peek at the precipitation anticipated by Friday morning:

The white line indicates this week's storm track. It's a bit further south and east than during recent weeks, but the main precipitation axis still lies along and west of the Appalachians. Even so, the potential is there for Mecklenburg County and the rest of parched Virginia to see some decent rain totals later this week.