Less rain but still a tornado threat Sunday afternoon

The remnants of Isaias have dumped inches of rain across the Blue Ridge crest. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County gauges have collected less than a quarter-inch of liquid. That's far below the anticipated amounts thanks to an even more pronounced dry slot mentioned in Friday's blogpost. Rain will pick up locally later this Sunday morning as a warm front lifts northward into the area, but no more than perhaps another quarter-inch is expected at this point.

That boundary will open the door to more instability to go along with the available wind shear across the area thanks to those tropical remnants. This combination will lead to some rotating storms this afternoon, which provides the chance of a few tornadoes. Here's the Storm Prediction Center's estimation of today's severe threat:

Temperatures this afternoon will top out in the mid- to upper 70s and will be accompanied by sticky humidity.

Skies will begin clearing after sunset today, and Monday - Columbus Day - will turn sunny and pleasant. Thermometers will climb into the upper 70s tomorrow afternoon with a northwest breeze stirring the air. The remainder of the work week looks to be clear and sunny.

Since it's been a while since the spring and summer severe season, remember to keep more than one source (NOAA weather radio, local TV/radio, smartphone apps, etc) of weather warnings close at hand today. If a tornado warning is issued take cover on the lowest floor of a sturdy home or building, staying away from windows.