Triangle under Level 1 severe weather threat Tuesday as cold front rolls in

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— Tropical Storm Claudette moved out to the Atlantic Ocean, and sunshine finally returned to North Carolina.

Monday was muggy and hot, with highs in the low 90s and a head index reaching 100 degrees.

“It’s like when Claudette left, the humidity stayed — or at least the tropical air did,” said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze.

A cold front moving through Tuesday brings more rain and storms.

The Triangle is under a level 1 risk for severe storms on Tuesday, with the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain and potential for flooding. Expect to see storms on Tuesday in the late afternoon and early evening.

“The cold front that is bringing a risk for severe storms tomorrow has brought severe weather to a large part of the country today with over 350 reports of wind damage, 11 hail reports, and 1 reported tornado,” said WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell. “Isolated storms with damaging wind gusts (60+ mph) and flooding will be possible.​ The forecast calls for anywhere from 0.5-1.5″ of rain from this system.”

Campbell says the rain will likely impact your evening commute.

Storm chances Tuesday

“There is a 20-30% chance of rain tomorrow morning and a 70% chance by the late afternoon and evening hours,” she said. “The morning commute doesn’t look bad but the evening commute may be an inconvenience.”

Tuesday severe weather risk

Behind the cold front and stormy weather, temperatures on Wednesday will begin to cool down, and the humidity should dip as well.

Wednesday’s dew points will drop into the 50s, with a forecast high temperature of 79 degrees.

By Thursday and Friday, dew points will pick back up as temperatures rebound into the mid-80s heading into the weekend.

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