First days of weather alert at night and on Tuesday, due to heavy rain and gusty winds

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The window of time for the coastal storm to become a tropical storm has closed, but we can still expect some nasty weather tonight and Tuesday.

The coastal low, formerly Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, will continue to move inland toward the northwest tonight before settling over the region Tuesday. A few drizzles or light showers will be possible along the leading edge of the system early tonight, but more significant rain will begin after 9:00 p.m. Periods of heavy rain will spread inland to Greenville and Asheville by midnight, then over the rest of the region by Tuesday morning.

The heaviest rainfall will occur around noon Tuesday, and winds in some areas will be gusting over 25-35 mph. This could lead to downed trees here and there, as well as isolated power outages.

The center of the low will be near, if not directly over our area for the first half of Tuesday. Expect moderate to heavy rain during your morning commute, as well as areas of localized flooding. Remember, if you encounter flooded roads, turn around and find an alternate route. Never attempt to drive through flooded roads.

Rain will gradually taper off Tuesday afternoon and evening, but the evening commute should bring generally better weather, with winds decreasing to around 5-15 mph and gusts to 20 mph. Rainfall totals through Tuesday evening will range from 1 to 2 inches across most of the region, with heavier amounts up to 3 inches east of Greenville. Smaller amounts are expected closer to the South Carolina-Georgia border and in the western mountains.

Isolated showers will continue Wednesday as the system curves back into North Carolina and continues to weaken. Partly to mostly cloudy skies will remain behind, with a few opportunities for some sun before the end of the day. Highs will rise slightly into the upper 70s and lower 80s.

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