Tuesday brings a big cooldown that youβll feel right away. Weβll start the morning with lows near 40s with cooler air filtering in from the north will keep temperatures from recovering much. Afternoon highs will struggle to reach 60 degrees for most areas. Thatβs a drop of nearly 30 degrees, so itβs going to feel like a shock to the system.
Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat, but all severe modes are on the table, including significant hail and a few tornadoes.
Family members tell WCCB's Marvin Beach that Dustin Weaver died when powerful storms passed along Evening Drive around 12:20 p.m.
The Catawba County community is coming together to support those affected by severe storms by offering temporary shelter and making donations of food, water, and other house hold items.
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency due to severe weather across the state.
Severe storms, including heavy winds, impact the WCCB Charlotte viewing area. View the gallery of storm damage from Charlotte and other surrounding cities.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte are working together to monitor severe weather and any potential impacts to Mecklenburg County on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Heavy rain, damaging winds, and even a few tornadoes are all on the table this Tuesday.
Unfortunately for Queen City snow-lovers, it's looking like Charlotte's 705-day flake-free streak will continue. Here are our thoughts.
