Solak

Well, I thought it was supposed to be less mugly today, but it's currently 86/79 out there at noon.

Just dumped 1.48" out of the gauge. If we get the expected rains from the TS (models say 2-4", 3-5") it's going to be pretty soggy by mid week around here.

Finally getting a nice storm here too. Somewhere around/over an inch so far. Temp dropped from 90 to 75! Sweet!

Still a pretty ragged mess. Once it gets off the shredder islands, it may become more interesting. Definitely not vertically stacked at the moment.

Maxed out at 95/73 = 105 again today. A few sprinkles this evening with an outflow.

Today's dramatic headline, courtesy of CBS News. Relentless heat wave to bake the U.S. for "multiple weeks"

I guess this is good news? RAH this morning: Nothing Earth shattering in the extended forecast,

Current RAH forecast here has a chance of showers/storms every day through next Tuesday. Going to get muggy again.

* Tornado Warning for... North central Harnett County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Wake County in central North Carolina... East central Chatham County in central North Carolina... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 454 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Angier, or 12 miles northeast of Lillington, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Fuquay-Varina around 510 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Crosswinds Boating Center, Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Seaforth Boat Dock, Crosswinds Campground and New Hill.

My wife and I are both over 65 and both considered high risk, not just because of age, but underlying issued as well. With my wife being somewhat disabled, it adds another dimension. If I should get the virus and have to self quarantine, she couldn't take care of a lot of her basic needs - preparing meals, bathing, laundry, etc. While I'm concerned for my own well being, my bigger fear is possibly bringing it back to her. Locally, our cases are relatively small compared to many other areas in the state. Still, I'll continue to practice the safety suggestions when I go out, and continue to limit my trips out shopping.

That line sure was moving along. From Charlotte to off the coast in 5 hours.

556 PM EDT Fri May 22 2020 The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Moore County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Harnett County in central North Carolina... South central Lee County in central North Carolina... Northwestern Hoke County in central North Carolina... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 556 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Southern Pines, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Moore, southwestern Harnett, south central Lee and northwestern Hoke Counties, including the following locations... Taylortown, Olivia, Pineview, Vass and Whispering Pines.

Huge tree down on 2 cars.

Brad P said 70mph winds reported there.

Tornado warning cancelled

353 PM EDT Fri May 22 2020 The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central Mecklenburg County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Southeastern Gaston County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... North central York County in Upstate South Carolina... * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 352 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles southeast of Gastonia, or 4 miles southwest of Cramerton, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Charlotte Douglas Airport, Southwest Charlotte and Paw Creek around 400 PM EDT. Uptown Charlotte, Freedom Park, The Plaza, South Charlotte and Southpark Mall around 410 PM EDT. East Charlotte around 420 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include Crowders.

331 PM EDT Fri May 22 2020 The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Cleveland County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... South central Gaston County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Northwestern York County in Upstate South Carolina... Northeastern Cherokee County in Upstate South Carolina... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 331 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 11 miles east of Gaffney, or near Blacksburg, moving east at 40 mph.

5 NE Silver City [Hoke Co, NC] EMERGENCY MNGR reports TORNADO at 3:58 PM EDT -- THE COMBINATION OF DAMAGE PHOTOS (TREE DAMAGE) PROVIDED BY HOKE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, ALONG WITH A WSR-88D TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE, CONFIRMS THAT A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST SOUTH OF PLANK ROAD IN EAST-CENTRAL HOKE COUNTY.

Tornado Warning National Weather Service Raleigh NC 341 PM EDT Thu May 21 2020 The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Moore County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Harnett County in central North Carolina... Northwestern Cumberland County in central North Carolina... Northeastern Hoke County in central North Carolina... * Until 415 PM EDT. * At 341 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Raeford, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Fort Bragg and Pope AFB around 415 PM EDT.

12z GFS is up to 6.11" for RDU this week.

Not quite the mountains, but still...

That's a lot of wet!

Saw that. I'll take it, without any flooding, of course. Dust is flying around these parts. Very noticable when people are mowing, or the farmers working the fields.

Spann DOES have a funny bone after all