Friday will be our transition day. We'll still have some sunshine, but clouds will become more noticeable throughout the day, and temperatures will top out in the upper 70s. An east-northeast breeze will bring in cooler air, so it won't feel quite as warm as the past few days.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties until 8pm Monday
There are now three tropical storms in the Atlantic with two other areas being watched for potential development this week.
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Avery County early Tuesday morning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the Piedmont through 9pm.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of the area on Tuesday as "feels like" temperatures could reach 105°+
Charlotte reached 96° on Monday making it the hottest day so far this year. The heat index topped out at 106°.
A heat advisory is in effect until 8pm as heat indices soar near 105 Monday afternoon.
With the Moon only 10% illuminated this weekend, the Perseid Meteor Shower should put on a good show!
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