A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 8 p.m. for the entire Charlotte metro and surrounding communities, including Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly, and Union counties. The strongest storms could produce wind gusts as high as 70 mph, hail and torrential rain.
Hurricane Florence has slightly increased in speed as it heads toward the U.S. East Coast.
People in Charlotte aren't taking any chances as they prepare for Hurricane Florence.
If disaster strikes, will you be prepared?
Seven counties issued evacuation orders Monday evening in preparation for Hurricane Florence.
Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds up to 130 mph and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week.
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for residents living along the entire South Carolina coast.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is being evacuated in preparation for Hurricane Florence's arrival later this week.
Governor Roy Cooper today asked for a federal disaster declaration on behalf of North Carolina to ensure the state can get federal aid as soon as possible.
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