Triad Faces Unusually Hot Summer with Record-Breaking Potential
This summer, residents of the Piedmont Triad have sweltered under higher-than-average temperatures. Typically, by the end of August, the region experiences around 37 days where the thermometer hits 90 degrees or above. This year, however, that number has surged to 48 days.
Meteorologist Andrew Kren from the National Weather Service indicates that the upcoming forecast suggests even more days of intense heat. Due to a high-pressure system over the Tennessee Valley, temperatures in the Triad are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Yet, there may be some temporary relief on the horizon.
“We get a front that approaches Friday, Saturday,” Kren explained. “That will increase our rain chances. That should cool us off the latter part of the holiday weekend. But that relief might be short-lived. It could be a resurgence of that heat sometime next week, as well.”
The record for the most days above 90 degrees in the Piedmont stands at 82, set in 1914. While Kren considers it unlikely to surpass this record in 2023, he remains cautious, recognizing the unpredictable nature of weather patterns.
