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.
An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America in a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit heat that hasn’t been seen in some places in more than a decade. This heat wave is especially threatening because it’s hitting cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia with near-record temperatures.
The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to the day services centers, recreation centers, senior centers, and spraygrounds, which are designated as cooling stations.
Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring stifling heat and uncomfortable humidity to millions.
This stretch of interstate was heavily damaged by Helene in September 2024 and only re-opened in March.
The Charlotte Fire Department responded to 51 flood related calls after heavy rainfall on Thursday. The calls included dramatic rescues in rising water that left people stranded and in danger
Heavy rains swamped San Antonio early Thursday, killing at least four people who were swept away in floodwaters as crews rescued dozens of others, officials said.
The tornado, which touched down in Lexington County on Monday, carved a damage path over six miles long and 200 yards wide.
Tropical Storm Barbara has strengthened into a hurricane, the first of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season.
