An active evening of weather is in store for WNC as Tropical Storm Claudette has its sights set on the area. Models indicated that upwards of 2” of rainfall will be possible for many over the evening hours of tonight and early tomorrow morning. High winds will also be possible as the system pushes through. Below ill detail out the various tracks and which one will bring the most impacts to WNC.

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How Much Rainfall With Claudette Bring?

Below you can see the most recent NAM 3km and from the looks of it, locations along the Blue Ridge Escarpment are set to get hammered with rainfall. Many locations could see over 3” of rainfall, especially in Transylvania and Henderson Counties. Even around Buncombe County I expect to see a widespread 2”+ of rainfall. Flash flooding will be likely late tonight & early tomorrow morning, with ponding on roadways making travel hazardous.

Nam 3km Precipitation Total Courtesy of Weathermodels.com

Storm Track

I have added the NAM 3km progression of the storm so that you can see how the rainfall will approach.

Will There Be High Wind Gusts?

A few gusts over 30mph could be possible, but I believe the main story from this system will be the excessive rainfall. For your reference though I have added the animated depiction of wind gusts over the next 60 hours from the Nam 3km. Locations along the Blue Ridge Escarpment will be where the highest winds gusts are felt. Timing for that will be around sunset this evening.

Hot On Monday, But Mild Rest of Next Week

The 10 day forecast shows a very hot day on Monday, but then temperatures that do not get out of the 70s for the next week! So its does appear that we will escape the extended sweltering heat for the foreseeable future. Enjoy the cool down!!