Tonight, we’ll have to keep an eye on a few thunderstorms developing as we head through the evening. Scattered storms are expected, with the biggest concern is an isolated damaging wind gust, and downpours. Not everyone will see storms, but a level 1 out of 5 remains in place for severe weather. Due to lightning I think we may have some minor delays in Friday night football games. It will remain hot and humid through the evening with lows in the lower 70s.
Hold on to your hats, High Country!
Two climbers were rescued Thursday afternoon, one of which fell approximately 100 feet. While the climber did survive, his current condition is unknown.
A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in dense fog and set a home on fire Wednesday near an airport in South Carolina’s capital city, authorities said. A woman inside the home apparently escaped injury from the crash, but there was no immediate word on the fate of people in the plane.
With temperatures dropping below freezing and fog likely developing overnight much of the WCCB area could see what is called Freezing Fog.
Mecklenburg County officials say additional resources are being put into place to expand emergency shelter operations for the homeless in response to the extreme weather forecasted overnight Thursday, January 7th.
Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed, delayed, or going fully remote on Friday, January 8th due to the possibility of inclement weather.
Timing out snow chances and winter weather late in the week.
Widespread rain, strong winds, and snow will impact the region on Christmas Eve. Blustery Christmas to follow.
