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.
Heavy flooding in northeast Charlotte caused by intense rain and storms Thursday morning resulted in the Charlotte Fire Department having to rescue over 140 people from a charter school that had to evacuate.
Massive flooding has been reported throughout WCCB's viewing after several inches of rain was dumped on the Carolinas late Wednesday evening into Thursday afternoon.Β Β
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office, Charlotte Fire Department, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department will hold a virtual media briefing Thursday to update the public about the flooding across the area.
As a result of deteriorating weather conditions and flash floods in the Charlotte area, the University will move to Condition 1 (reduced operations) effective immediately and until further notice.Β Avoid travel by vehicle or by foot during this time, and be aware ofΒ possible road closures.Β
Eta will likely make it's second Florida landfall north of Tampa Thursday.
Temperatures will drop at or below freezing early Tuesday morning so be sure you cover your plants and bring the pets in. The Mountains will see low temperatures in the 20s with the Piedmont flirting with freezing. Frost Advisory…
What happens on election day will to some degree determine how much more hot and nasty the worldβs climate will likely get, experts say.
The partnership, known as SMART-POWER, will aim to create jobs and energy by relying more on offshore wind projects.
