By Tuesday, the heat isn't going anywhere. Afternoon highs will once again reach the mid 90s with plenty of sunshine and just a few fair-weather clouds. Rain chances become even more limited as a strong area of high pressure builds overhead, setting the stage for an even hotter stretch through the second half of the week.
The storm made landfall on Padre Island, TX just after 10am CDT with sustained winds of 50mph.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties until 8pm Monday
There are now three tropical storms in the Atlantic with two other areas being watched for potential development this week.
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Avery County early Tuesday morning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the Piedmont through 9pm.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of the area on Tuesday as "feels like" temperatures could reach 105°+
Charlotte reached 96° on Monday making it the hottest day so far this year. The heat index topped out at 106°.
A heat advisory is in effect until 8pm as heat indices soar near 105 Monday afternoon.
