Severe weather threat this weekend

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is asking you to stay alert to severe weather Sunday. A passing line of storms could bring damaging winds and isolated tornadoes to the Carolinas.

The severe weather threat is forecast between 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday.

Storms moving through the South on Friday and Saturday will make their way into the Carolinas during the early morning hours of Sunday. Similar to the storm threat on March 5, the severe weather threat will move from west to east along a squall line.

The severe weather should arrive after Charlotte FC’s home game Saturday night, according to WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich. Fans are advised to expect gusty winds and warming temperatures throughout the course of the match, though.

The impact of this severe weather is heavy rain, damaging winds and tornadoes. There is approximately a 15% chance of seeing severe weather across the Carolinas.

In order to receive timely severe weather alerts, be sure to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. One of those ways can be the WCNC Charlotte mobile app. Since the storms could arrive during the early morning hours, be sure to have a weather radio or other tool to awaken you in the event of a nearby storm.

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