Tracking Hurricane Matthew As It Approaches The Southeast Coast

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Hurricane Matthew will continue to move along the Florida coast Friday and then off of the southeast coast Friday night through Saturday. Cloudy skies and breezy conditions are likely Friday through Saturday in Charlotte with periods of rain. Most areas will receive between a half inch and an inch and a half of rain, higher amounts to the east of Charlotte. Matthew will move further off the coast Saturday night bringing an end to our rain chances. Sunday and next week look beautiful with a return to sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.

**Hurricane Matthew is expected to have major impacts along the southeast coast Friday through Saturday. At this time, rain will develop early Friday and linger through the day. The heaviest rain will arrive Friday night and persist through Saturday. Many locations will receive 5-10 inches of rain, isolated totals up to 15 inches. Strong gusty winds will develop late Friday and remain strong through Saturday. Wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible. Conditions will improve Saturday night with sunshine returning Sunday.**

Friday: Cloudy and windy, periods of rain. High 71°. NE wind 10-20 mph.

Friday Night: Periods of rain, breezy. Low 68°. NE wind 10-20 mph.

Saturday: Rain and windy early, tapering off late. High 75°. NNE wind 10-20 mph, gusting to 30 mph.