UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg issued a Special Weather Statement Tuesday afternoon, warning of a strong thunderstorm moving through Western North Carolina.

At 2:13 p.m., Doppler radar tracked the storm about 10 miles south of Marshall, near Leicester, moving east at 15 mph. The storm is producing wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail.

Forecasters warned that the gusty winds could break tree limbs and displace unsecured outdoor objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor items is also possible.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina is in for a sweltering stretch of weather this week, with high temperatures and daily chances of strong to severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg.

Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with a high near 91 degrees in Asheville. Meteorologists urge those working outdoors to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the afternoon and early evening hours when heat and humidity will peak.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging wind gusts, hail and heavy downpours.

The unsettled weather pattern is forecast to continue through early next week. Each afternoon and evening through at least Friday will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms. While high temperatures are expected to cool slightly by the weekend, the humidity and storm activity will persist.

Here’s a day-by-day breakdown for Asheville:

  • Tuesday: A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly after 3 p.m., with increasing cloud cover and a high near 91.
  • Tuesday night: A 30ercent chance of early evening storms, then partly cloudy with patchy fog developing after 3 a.m. Low around 67.
  • Wednesday: Fog early, then an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. High near 89.
  • Wednesday night: Continued storm chances, mainly before 2 a.m. Low around 66.
  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon, with a high near 85.
  • Thursday night: Storms tapering off before midnight. Low around 65.
  • Friday: Another round of storms expected, particularly after 2 p.m. High near 86.
  • Friday night: Thunderstorms likely early, with a low around 66.

Residents are advised to stay weather-aware and monitor updates from the National Weather Service, especially during periods of severe weather potential.