A return to "normal" summer weather this week

Today - Sunday - the area is under yet another Heat Advisory from noon to 8:00 p.m. this evening:

Heat indices will again reach the triple digits while air temperatures around Mecklenburg County top out in the upper 90s. The good news? The excessive heat has just about played itself out as the "heat dome" across the Eastern U.S. is slowly breaking down.

Typical summer weather will be on tap for the upcoming work week. Afternoon highs look to be mostly in the low 90s, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms likely. The main threats from any storms this week will be strong straight line winds, lightning, and some localized flooding during heavy downpours. A couple of "cold" fronts will push through the region this week, helping trigger those storms.

Meanwhile, welcome back to "normal" summer in Mecklenburg County!