kwqc weather is warning that multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms will continue through Thursday, along with high heat and humidity. Chief meteorologist Erik Maitland said First Alert Days are in effect through Thursday for heat and storms. "Stay informed and stay safe Wednesday evening and Thursday!"
Erik Maitland and Thursday
A round of strong storms was expected Wednesday evening, followed by morning, afternoon and evening storms on Thursday. KWQC said the storms could bring damaging wind and hail, and the evening rounds carried an additional threat of tornadoes.
Thursday’s high was forecast at 85, but extreme humidity for June was expected to push heat indexes into the 90 to 100+ range in the afternoon. Periods of rain with the storms were expected to cool temperatures and lower heat indexes as the day went on.
Storms Through Thursday
A front was expected to move through later Thursday and bring the final round of strong storms. Some models showed the front moving through earlier, which could end the storm threat before mid-evening. Tonight’s forecast called for evening storms, then clearing to partly cloudy, with a low of 72.
Friday and the Weekend
Friday was expected to bring improving conditions, and dry weather was expected to last through the weekend with less heat and humidity. Some thundershowers were possible Saturday, with highs staying in the 80s through the weekend.
By Monday and Tuesday, highs may only reach the 70s with another chance for rain. KWQC said viewers should look for frequent updates on air, online, on social media and on the QC Weather App as the weather pattern changes.
