Thursday is shaping up to be absolutely beautiful, with plenty of sunshine and highs around 75 degrees. Youβll definitely notice a different feel in the air, though. A light northwest breeze will pick up through the day, with gusts over 20 mph at times, bringing in much drier air and keeping the humidity nice and low. Itβs going to feel incredibly refreshing outside.
Officials say scores of sea turtles stunned by cold temperatures along the North Carolina coast have died. The North Carolina State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology says it took in 109 cold-stunned sea turtles from Cape Lookout on Sunday. Officials say the frigid temperatures leave the cold-blooded reptiles lethargic, leaving them vulnerable to being carried by wind to the shorelines.
Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed or will be operating on a delay/remote learning due to inclement weather.
Several school districts in the WCCB viewing area have canceled after-school activities, including athletic events, Friday due to the threat of severe weather.
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.
