The start of Friday will remain quiet with bright sunny skies and feels like temps near 102°. By Friday evening, though, the atmosphere starts to get a little more unsettled. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, with the best opportunity after the evening commute. These storms will be the first sign of the bigger weather change headed our way this weekend.
So far, the Atlantic has produced the lowest amount of Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) through September 10 of any season since 1950. That’s a pretty incredible stat when you stop and think about it. At the very peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic is having its quietest start to a season in terms of ACE in at least 75 years.
Charlotte remains under stage two drought conditions. Despite recent rainfall, Charlotte Water says it hasn't been enough to overcome how little rain we've seen since last fall.
Charlotte Water says the Catawba River Basin remains in a Stage 2 drought because the watershed is still recovering from a long stretch of below-normal rainfall and reduced streamflow. In other words, the recent rain has helped, but it hasn't erased the deficit that has built up over many months.
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The Category 2 hurricane is already bringing heavy moisture into the region, with downpours triggering flash flooding on Oahu. Powerful waves continue to crash along south-facing beaches and shorelines.
The very disease that has decimated millions of American elms in the U.S. is now being used to bring the iconic trees back.
A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.
Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts.
