Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Warmer than today.
Forecast for Forsyth
Updated: 4:03 PM EST on November 12, 2009
Wind Advisory in effect until 6 am EST Friday...
Flash Flood Watch in effect until 9 PM EST this evening...
Tonight
Rain. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning... then patchy drizzle in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 9 PM EST this evening...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of central North Carolina... including the following areas... Alamance... Chatham... Davidson... Forsyth... Guilford and Randolph.
* Until 9 PM EST this evening
* patches moderate rain will occur across sections of the northwest and western Piedmont through this evening. An additional half inch of rain is possible through 9 PM. With the ground already saturated from the widespread 3 to 5 inches of rain that has fallen during the past 48 hours... any additional rainfall will runoff causing minor flooding.
* Locations most prone to flooding include South Buffalo creek in Greensboro... Abbotts Creek in Lexington... and tributaries of the Haw River in Alamance and Chatham counties.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Most flash flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive into areas where water covers the roadway... and never drive around police barricades.
Flooding is a very dangerous situation. People are urged to monitor forecasts and conditions... and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 11:46 AM EST on November 12, 2009
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST Friday...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST Friday.
Gusty winds combined with saturated soils from recent heavy rainfall will lead to downed trees and scattered power outages today... similar to what was reported across central North Carolina on Wednesday. Wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph will be common with infrequent gusts around 45 mph.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts above 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Drivers should use extra caution. Be alert for possible branches and other tree debris in the roadway.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 2:01 PM EST on November 12, 2009
... Public information statement...
The following are some unofficial peak wind gusts reports from ASOS sites beginning Tuesday November 10, 2009 through 2pm Thursday November 12, 2009.