North Carolina Forecast: Level 1 risk for storms Tuesday, Weather Alert Day issued for Thursday

Our area is under a Level 1 risk – a low risk – for severe storms Tuesday, which means isolated storms could cause wind damage and some brief heavy rain. We will see partly cloudy skies in the afternoon, with highs in the upper 80s. Dew points are fairly high so the heat index will be in the low to mid 90s. It's going to be a hot, humid day. There is another chance for storms late Wednesday, Thursday and again on Friday.

Thursday, when the threat level reached a 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, will be a WRAL Weather Alert Day. On Thursday, isolated tornadoes and damaging winds are possible as a powerful front crosses North Carolina. It is the same front that is produced deadly tornadoes earlier in the week in Oklahoma. The heat and humidity combine for plenty of fuel such that any storms that develop could be severe, she said.

We'll most likely see the same risk level or higher for Friday, but no severe risk has been issued yet. Gardner said damaging winds will be the biggest threat, and rain will be heavy at times. Temperatures will also ramp back up this week. Wednesday has a high of 92 degrees, but it could feel even hotter. Things will feel tropical on Thursday before we drop to more comfortable humidity levels on Friday as a cold front moves into the area. With all this warm weather, the flowers and trees are blooming – meaning pollen counts are high. If you're sneezing, spring allergies could be to blame.

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