Isolated severe storm and flood threat Friday
Isolated flooding and severe storms are possible Friday afternoon through the evening.
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France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe
French authorities have ordered nearly 4,000 more people to evacuate from Atlantic coast tourist sites because of wildfires. The orders issued Tuesday are widening what may be France’s largest peacetime evacuation.
Severe storm threat increasing across the Carolinas
The threat of severe weather increases Tuesday evening with all modes of severe weather possible. Stay weather-wise and have at least two ways to get warnings.
French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said.
National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses.
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.
