Drier air moves in with plenty of sunshine
High pressure brings sunshine and dry air through the rest of the workweek. Rain chances increase late Saturday through Sunday.
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Waves of rain will bring an isolated flood threat to the Carolinas
A stalled front will bring widespread rain to the Carolinas overnight through Thursday. Isolated flash flooding is possible.
Flash Flooding possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning
At this point, confidence is highest for the heaviest rain to develop first across the foothills, the Interstate 40 corridor, and the northern Piedmont before shifting farther south and east. The Charlotte metro and communities along Interstate 85 are currently trending toward seeing the most active weather during the early to mid-morning hours. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will also be a play.
Tropical Storm Bertha will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Gulf Coast
An area of low pressure in the Gulf will soon strengthen to Tropical Storm Bertha
Air Quality Warning in effect for Charlotte
An Air Quality Warning is in effect for Mecklenburg County until 8 PM Wednesday due to high concentrations of ground-level ozone.
House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent
There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents argue the bill would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active.
Heat Advisories in effect Thursday for Charlotte and many surrounding areas
Heat Advisories are in effect from 12 PM until 8 PM Thursday with heat indices up to 106° expected.
Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states. Intense heat and humidity are baking the regions with no immediate relief. The National Weather Service says conditions are “dangerous.” The heat index is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.
Feds to buy back North Carolina offshore wind lease from Duke Energy
Duke Energy is the latest utility to bow to pressure from the Trump administration to cancel offshore wind leases in return for money.
