Wednesday looks even warmerΒ and windier.Β AΒ gusty southwestΒ windΒ is expectedΒ throughout the day reaching around 30 mph at times. That strong breeze will help pull in even warmer air, likely making Wednesday the hottest day of the week and theΒ warmest day weβve experienced so far this year.
A tornado watch has been issued for areas southeast of Charlotte until 8pm.
Damaging wind still the main threat, but isolated tornadoes will be possible along with localized flooding.
Evacuations are underway near the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area as a wildfire rapidly spreads.
Another round of storms will sweep across the country this week. Isolated strong storms are possible across our area.
It is a one-two punch as dual Coronal Mass Ejections are forecast to strike Earth on Thursday. This could allow the Aurora Borealis to be visible across portions of North America.
Nicole got to 'hang out' at The Charlotte Fair out at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in this week's Bright Spot.
The National Weather Service Survey Team has confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Alexander county as storms rolled through Wednesday night.
Warmer weather means more time outdoors and on the water! This week's Bright Spot takes us to the banks of the South Fork River in McAdenville to feature the South Fork Sampler - the newest adventure race coming to Charlotte this April!
