Fire danger increasing
The threat of wildfires is increasing across the area as ongoing drought and low humidity bring fire weather warnings.
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Heating Up in the Tropics
There are now three tropical storms in the Atlantic with two other areas being watched for potential development this week.
NWS Confirms Tornado In Avery County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Avery County early Tuesday morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Tuesday for Parts of the Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the Piedmont through 9pm.
Heat Advisory In Effect Parts Of The Piedmont Tuesday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of the area on Tuesday as "feels like" temperatures could reach 105Β°+
Monday Was The Hottest Day So Far This Year In Charlotte
Charlotte reached 96Β° on Monday making it the hottest day so far this year. The heat index topped out at 106Β°.
Heat Advisory in Effect for Parts of the Region Monday
A heat advisory is in effect until 8pm as heat indices soar near 105 Monday afternoon.
The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
With the Moon only 10% illuminated this weekend, the Perseid Meteor Shower should put on a good show!
NOAA is Now Forecasting an Above Average Atlantic Hurricane Season
Confidence is increasing that the Atlantic Basin will be more active than normal as we near peak hurricane season.
