Some see blustery storms, hail; Wednesday could bring record heat

There is a chance for damaging winds in fast-moving thunderstorms that could pop up throughout the early evening on Tuesday. That chance is only 40%, so not everyone will see storms.

Tuesday was another warm day, with temperatures topping out above 80 degrees. That daytime heating creates the energy that gives any thunderstorms that form their force, said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze.

"There will be plenty of instability in the atmosphere for these storms to work with, hence the concern a few could be severe," Maze said.

In Louisburg, nickel-sized hail pounded down just before 5 p.m. inside a thunderstorm cell that passed over Franklin County from west to east.

The "pink" supermoon will appear to be biggest, brightest of the year

There is an even lower chance, but still a chance, for storms on Wednesday.

The story of that day will be the heat. WRAL is forecasting a high of 87 degrees in Raleigh. The record for April 8 is 86.

Thursday is the last day of the warm streak, and high winds will blow in the change.

Winds Speeds and Wind Gusts

"Thursday is very windy and still warm with a small chance for some spotty showers," Maze said.

"We have a cold front that appears right now to move through in the morning. Dew points will crash in the morning as the drier air pours in. The winds will pick up tremendously in the afternoon and have the potential to gust between 35 and 40 mph."