Tropical Storm Harold Makes Landfall in Texas
The storm made landfall on Padre Island, TX just after 10am CDT with sustained winds of 50mph.
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The storm made landfall on Padre Island, TX just after 10am CDT with sustained winds of 50mph.
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!
Confidence is increasing that the Atlantic Basin will be more active than normal as we near peak hurricane season.
Isolated severe storms are possible on Thursday. Stay weather aware and have ways to receive warnings.
WCCB has your Beyoncé concert forecast for Wednesday, August 9th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Two tornadoes have been confirmed in our area following Monday's storms
Thousands remain without power after severe storms leave behind widespread damage
It is the first time since April 2011 that parts of the high country have been under a level 4 (out of 5) severe threat. Widespread wind damage, large hail, isolated tornadoes and localized flooding are all concerns.
Cloud cover and rain will lead to much cooler temperatures on Thursday. On and off rain could lead to isolated flash flooding.