Depending on the exact track of Nicole, a quick spin-up tornado or two could develop, especially as the center of circulation from Nicole passes just west of Charlotte Friday afternoon. Soaring temps to reach near-record highs in North Carolina. Be sure to have your alerts turned ON before heading to bed as brief tornadoes will be possible. Current and future radar maps for assessing areas of precipitation, type, and intensity. The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg is planning on surveying damage in Gaston County on Friday. Severe thunderstorm watches are blue. Another chance for rain arrives Tuesday and a First Alert Weather Day is in place. 1:15 p.m. - All tornado warnings have expired, but Brad Panovich says flooding is still a . A tropical storm warning is in effect for a large part of the North Carolina coast as Tropical Storm Ian remains on track to cross the state, bringing a deluge of rain and 50 mph gusts, according . 10:45 p.m.: The last of the storms from the remnants of Nicole continue to push east in North Carolina. Radar earlier indicated a tornado in the area, although a twister wasnt confirmed, according to the NWS. Conditions will be sufficient for development of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, NWS says. WCNC Charlotte was tracking live on television Thursday evening. The last tornado to directly hit Charlotte or Mecklenburg County came on Feb. 6, 2020, according to the NWS. Charlotte won't see any snow, but we're expecting a much cooler weekend with chilly temperatures. Tornado watches are red. An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of about 100 mph hit parts of the Charlotte area Monday, downing trees onto homes and power lines, according to the National Weather Service. Prepare for a messy start to the day on Friday with widespread rain and strong wind gusts across the region into the evening hours. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Keep up with the latest WBTV weather updates through the day! 1. If there is a watch or warning posted, falling hail should be thought to be a real danger sign. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - First Alert Weather Day: The WBTV First Alert Weather team is tracking the possibility of severe storms and tornadoes Friday evening. If the warning was to be extended, it could effect portions of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. After a seasonable and dry Wednesday, tropical impacts from Hurricane Nicole will increase throughout the day on Thursday. Based on the track of Nicole, well west of Charlotte, a quick spin-up tornado or two could develop, especially in areas along and south/east of I-85. We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good. Wind gusts out of the northeast may reach 20-25 mph today. Shed damaged by storm in Boiling Springs, NC
There will be a severe threat that includes isolated tornadoes and the potential for flooding. Winter storm update: 11 inches of snow forecast in NC mountains, all rain in Charlotte. The tornado reached peak winds of 75 mph and traveled .44 miles, the survey said. 1636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh, NC 27607. Credit: Bryan Reavis. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. The highest chance for flash flooding will be in the mountains, but urban flooding is possible in the piedmont as well. The rain will be clearing out Friday night making way for a nice weekend ahead as a cold front moves in. While there was no confirmed tornado on the ground, radar-detected rotation near I-85 was moving east at 35 mph. Seek shelter indoors in the lowest interior room without windows. A second round will add more accumulation Friday night into Saturday morning! Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm and could hit Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane as early as Wednesday. Make sure you have the WBTV First Alert weather app on your mobile device, so you can be alerted of any severe warnings, and stay tuned to updates on-air and online throughout the day Friday. By 6 p.m., 402 flights were delayed Thursday at Charlotte's airport, FlightAware.com reported. When Scottie Wold and her husband, Bob, left the South Charlotte VA Clinic on Tyvola Road during Mondays storm, they arrived at their Harrisburg home to find firetrucks in their yard and yellow tape around the house, she said. Death toll rises following multiday severe weather outbreak. News editor Rogelio Aranda contributed to this story. Tweets & replies. The greatest threat for severe weather will be from the I-95 corridor eastward, with the primary threat being straight-line damaging winds and hail. The latest severe weather outlook has all of central NC included in the 'Marginal Risk' of severe storms, which is a level 1 on the 1-5 severe weather threat scale. 209.4K Followers. Saturday afternoon high temperatures will be near 70 degrees for the piedmont, but chilly 40s are forecast for the mountains. Forecast from Meteorologist. It crossed Highway 27 on the south side of Stanley. 7:45 p.m. update: Severe weather still moving through parts of Upstate All tornado warnings expired. Temperatures will hold in the 60s through the evening and may evening rise overnight. #SCwx #WCCB https://t.co/rXvYkXh6aO. The squall line should clear the Outer Banks around midnight Thursday. Nicole will affect the Carolinas Friday: Rainfall of 1 to 4+ is possible, with winds gusts up to 40 mph. The highest chance for a quick spin-up tornado will be for areas along and east of I-85. Read more at: goo.gl/cCCw1s. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Franklin area. If you notice an on-campus power outage or structural damage from the storm, call Facilities Management at 704-687-0562. Scottie Wold said she and Bob spent Monday night with Whichels family, and theyll continue to stay with them until their home is safe to reenter. Much colder temperatures move in by Sunday! WATCH LIVE: TORNADO WARNING in Chester & York Counties. If you think you smell gas, call campus police immediately at 704-687-2200. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. The highest chance for a quick spin-up tornado will be for areas along and south/east of I-85. Warning - a tornado has actually been sighted. Highs will top out in the middle 60s again. A warm front associated with the storm system will head north through the state this morning. Lake Wind Advisory. During the afternoon and evening, the severe weather threat will shift down into the eastern portion of the state. We dont see stuff like this often.. The cold front could set off a few spotty showers on Saturday, as cooler air moves in. Take caution in exiting your shelter area. Rainfall of 1 to 3+ will likely develop, and could cause some localized flooding and travel issues. Watch out for broken glass and other hazards. 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Why fans love it, For all still hoping: Snow has defied meteorological winter in Charlotte before, Make the most of spring-like weather in Charlotte with these outdoor activities, If theres a winter heat wave in Charlotte now, this is what can you expect for spring. A tornado warning was issued earlier for Chester and York counties until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Follow live news updates on Tropical Storm Ian as it makes landfall again in South Carolina.. Ian regained hurricane status Thursday evening on its way to a damaging encounter with the Carolinas after bringing record storm surge flooding and intense winds to Florida's west coast, the National Hurricane Center said.. The biggest snow events so far this winter. The severe threat looks highest early Friday morning through Friday afternoon, especially across the Piedmont. A storm survey Friday conducted by the National Weather Service found the tornado reached the ground near Old Willis School Road and traveled east. In South Carolina, a tornado warning was issued Monday evening for an area from the York County line in the north to the southern edge of Chester County, the Herald of Rock Hill reported. Video from Grover, North Carolina in Cleveland County showed the hail falling. Scattered strong to severe storms are possible in the afternoon and evening. It starts picking up around the 35 minute mark.Read more about the tornado w. National Weather Service investigators are looking at storm damage to determine whether or not it was caused by a tornado. The last tornado to directly hit Charlotte or Mecklenburg County came on Feb. 6, 2020, according to the NWS. The tornado was part of a strong storm system that left around 4,000 Duke Energy customers along Plaza Midwood Road Extension, Hood Road, Rocky River Road and Harrisburg Road without electricity for hours, the Observer previously reported. Colder air lingers over the Carolinas throughout next week, with another FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for next Tuesday. Tornadoes are prone to this area and may occur with little to no notice. See a real view of Earth from space, providing a detailed view of . Higher elevations could see up to 5 inches, while areas around Blowing Rock and Boone are expecting somewhere around 2 inches of snow. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. All severe weather warnings expired in our area. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. The dry weather lasts through today with a mix of sun and clouds and high temperatures in the middle 60s. North Carolina Emergency Management. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible, according to the NWS. Check out the storm as it makes its way through Charlotte, N.C. on Feb. 6, 2020. Download it here. The Storm Prediction Center has most of central North Carolina at an enhanced risk of severe weather, which is a 3 on the 1-5 severe weather scale. YORK COUNTY, S.C. A tornado watch has been issued for areas southeast of Charlotte until 8pm. The calendar may say its January, but it will feel more like early spring across most of the North Carolina today as a potent storm system heads toward the state. Winds could also gust up to 40mph through Friday evening. Weve had trees come down like during ice storms and stuff like that, but not to this magnitude. 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Damaging wind gusts will be the greatest threat from any severe storms today. The wind from the storm was so loud that Whichel didnt hear the trees falling including the ones in her backyard. Heavy rain will continue to develop in the Carolinas Thursday night through Friday, with gusty winds around 35 to 40 mph likely. nc.gov; Website Feedback . A fire department or rescue team reported multiple trees down in the southern part of Iredell County. Currently Viewing. Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. A trained spotter reported multiple trees down in Iron Station on Highway 27 near Randleman. Damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible. Cities inside the warning again include Grover, 9:40 p.m. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/2CDKrhfGVt. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning, for the possibility of hail and damaging wind, has been issued for portions of Caldwell and Burke counties in North Carolina. 8:30 a.m. update Many of our eastern counties are now under a Tornado Watch. The content on this site is not intended to provide legal, financial or real estate advice. Joe Marusak has been a reporter for The Charlotte Observer since 1989 covering the people, municipalities and major news events of the region, and was a news bureau editor for the paper. Saturday afternoon high temperatures will be near 70 degrees for the piedmont and around 50 degrees for the mountains. A tornado warning means you should take action, as a tornado has been sighted, or indicated by weather radar. A home surveillance camera captures the dramatic moment a tornado uproots a tree in Charlotte, North Carolina. Do not touch downed tree limbs or wires, as they may still be live. Tornado. It crossed Highway 27 on the south side of Stanley. The highest chance for flash flooding will develop in the NC mountains. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Credit: Stuart McDaniel, Fence downed by storm in Lake Wylie, SC
Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The tornado lifted near Rocky River Elementary School in Concord around 1:51 p.m., the report said. Warnings are delayed. Credit: Becky Donaldson, Hail in Lawndale in Cleveland County, NC
Updated: Jan 12, 2023 / 09:40 PM EST. . Depending on the exact track of Nicole, a quick spin-up tornado could develop, especially as the center of circulation from Nicole passes over or near the WBTV viewing area Friday afternoon. Why fans love it, For all still hoping: Snow has defied meteorological winter in Charlotte before, Make the most of spring-like weather in Charlotte with these outdoor activities, If theres a winter heat wave in Charlotte now, this is what can you expect for spring. March 31, 2022. At 725 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles east of Cameron, or 11 miles southwest of Waynesburg, moving east at 60 mph. weather.gov/twitter Joined June 2014. By WBTV Web Staff. Although the morning commute looks dry, light showers will work in by the afternoon hours from south to north. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Avery, Burke and Caldwell counties until 6 p.m. NEW DATA November 9, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. - Another First Alert Weather Day issued. This story was originally published January 12, 2023, 6:07 PM. When we talk about the potential for tornadoes, what do watches, warnings, and emergencies mean? Union, Cabarrus, Iredell, Gaston and Rowan counties also were under the tornado watch. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds, forecasters in the NWS office in Greer, South Carolina, said. A Tornado Warning has been issued for Chester, York County until 3/31 12:30PM. Both families spent a lot of time together prior to the storm, so moving in made perfect sense, she said. Monitor the local weather to stay abreast of potential outbreaks. Southern Lancaster. Conditions will be sufficient for development of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, NWS says. Facebook; Twitter; Flickr; YouTube; Network Menu. Another warning was issued for Rowan County. The First Alert Weather Team will keep you posted on-air, online, and on the First Alert Weather App! Scattered storms will move eastward through the Piedmont around noon today. Meteorologist Scott Dean CHARLOTTE, N.C. WCNC Charlotte is tracking severe weather in the Charlotte area and across the Carolinas. Im thinking, Thank you Jesus, Scottie Wold recalled. Total rainfall of 1 to 2+ is likely in the metro area and points east, while heavier rain of 3 to 4 + is likely for the foothills and mountains. Photo Gallery: EF-1 tornado hit parts of Charlotte area. Identify in advance a place to seek shelter. 'Major repairs' take Carolina weather radar offline. Numerous trees fall along the 6-mile path of the tornado. 9:45 p.m. A second storm has prompted a brand new Tornado Warning for York County in South Carolina, and Cleveland and Gaston counties in North Carolina. AccuWeather's 2021 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, #HurricanePreparednessWeek: How one Gulf Coast city is prepping for hurricane season, which begins in 2 weeks. Make sure you take your rain jacket or poncho with you and dress for cool conditions. . Credit: Becky Donaldson, Storm damage in Shelby, NC
Thursday will feature mostly cloudy skies, with more widespread rain developing through the afternoon and evening hours. The storm is the same storm that WCNC Charlotte was tracking live on television Thursday evening. The following damage reports are from the National Weather Service. A lead time up to 15 min reduces fatalities; a warning in the range of 6-10 min reduces expected fatalities by 41% compared to a similar tornado with . We have updated our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Rain showers are expected to diminish Friday night as Nicole moves out of the Carolinas, and as a cold front approaches from the west. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Rain and storms continue through the day, best chance for tornadoes from #CLT & points east. Colder air lingers over the Carolinas throughout next week, with another FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for next Tuesday. Being prepared for a tornado can help reduce your risk of injury. Soaring temps to reach near-record highs in North Carolina. This week the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety are teaming up to bring this severe weather safety campaign to all of North Carolina's residents. This warning comes after . Saturday will be sunny with a high temperature of 65 degrees with overnight lows dropping to 40 degrees by Sunday morning. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Avery, Burke and Caldwell counties until 6 p.m. . Copyright 2023 WBTV. Learn More. [2] "The relationship between warnings and fatalities is not as intuition suggests. Take control of your data. Should Universities Be Responsible For Student-Athlete Crimes? Anticipate periods of rain and gusty winds if you have any football plans Thursday night. UPDATE: Missing Belmont child has been located, NC jewelry maker's work featured in Netflix film, Thunderstorm brings down trees in Mecklenburg County. A number of tornadoes were reported in Mississippi and Alabama late Wednesday . @wbtv_news #NCwx #SCwx #CLTwx pic.twitter.com/pS9LkcCM8l. A 911 call center reported multiple trees, powerlines and blown transformers across Gaston County. A 911 call center reported multiple trees were down in Serenity Woods in Bessemer City. Rain will quickly diminish this evening as Nicole moves out of the Carolinas and a cold front approaches from the west. It's not clear if it is the same tree reported to have fallen on a vehicle. It just got stronger, Whichel said. Due to heavy rain and leaves clogging gutters, localized flooding and travel issues will develop in some locations. Official website for the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Example video title will go here for this video. Though all of us will need to stay weather aware. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 704-687-8622 A tornado warning means a tornado has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar and there is a serious threat to life and property. Download the free WBTV weather app and stay prepared ahead and during severe weather. Follow Us. Overnight lows will drop to 40 by Sunday morning followed by afternoon temperatures in the middle 50s. Charlotte and surrounding areas will be precipitation free by the time it is cold enough for snow. Rain is possible on Tuesday, with some wintry precipitation possible in the North Carolina mountains. The top-ranked pie in North Carolina doesnt look like pie at all. Im so grateful for what I have.. Saturday will still be mild with highs in the low 70s, but much colder temperatures are on the way for Sunday into next week! [The Whichels] are good people. There will be breaks in between the showers, however, expect widespread rain to move in for the afternoon into the evening hours. Drew Bollea, CHARLOTTE, NC - A Tornado Warning has been issued for Cabarrus, Rowan County until 10/25 8:15PM. 1:20 p.m. - Watch as a tornado hits the Cameron Wood neighborhood in south Charlotte Thursday afternoon.