Almost zero rain chances for North Carolina. Record heat on the way

Almost zero rain chances for North Carolina. Record heat on the way

Meteorologist Dave Aiken has your forecast.

NWS: Record Heat Possible Midweek as Drought and Wildfire Risk Worsen

Last Updated on April 11, 2026 9:27 pm The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg is warning of potentially record-breaking heat for the High Country by the middle of next week, with forecasters also sounding the alarm about worsening drought and fire conditions. In its Saturday evening Area Forecast Discussion, the NWS said a strong upper-level ridge of high pressure building over the Southeast will drive temperatures well above normal h…

Record heat next week

Record-shattering heat is on the way next week as an unusually strong heat dome parks itself over the Carolinas. This will lead to hot and sunny days for much of the week ahead. Before we get to the record-breaking stuff, let’s discuss the rest of your weekend. Lows tonight will be cool, falling into the mid 50s for most in the Piedmont. Tomorrow will once again be sunny with highs soaring into the mid 80s. By next week, things will really crank…