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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s going to be a wet and stormy weekend with the chance for severe storms on Sunday. First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said there is the potential for scattered thunderstorms and showers on Saturday.  Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the real concern for severe weather still start Sunday. A line of thunderstorms will be west of Charlotte Sunday morning with an area of low pressure bringing strong winds to the Carolinas.  “That…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s going to be a wet and stormy weekend with the chance for severe storms on Sunday. First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said there is the potential for scattered thunderstorms and showers on Saturday.  Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the real concern for severe weather still start Sunday. A line of thunderstorms will be west of Charlotte Sunday morning with an area of low pressure bringing strong winds to the Carolinas.  “That…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s going to be a wet and stormy weekend with the chance for severe storms on Sunday. First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said there is the potential for scattered thunderstorms and showers throughout the day Friday and Saturday.  Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the real concern for severe weather still start Sunday. A line of thunderstorms will be west of Charlotte Sunday morning with an area of low pressure bringing strong winds…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) — Showers and storms will be making their presence known this weekend with the potential for severe weather Sunday. There is a marginal risk for severe weather Friday with a few scattered storms possible in the afternoon. Gusty winds and heavy downpours are possible, but overall severe weather parameters will stay on the low end. Saturday starts with some rain on radar, but the rain will actually quiet down heading into…

LANCASTER COUNTY, South Carolina — Police say homes and cars in a Lancaster County neighborhood were targeted at least eight times. We spoke to several victims on one block that were hit. One said a window in their car was busted. It’s not a game, and it’s certainly not funny for residents. Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for the person they say is using paintball guns, slingshots, and ball bearings to break out home…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area got hit with another round of thunderstorms Tuesday as crews tried to clean up the mess left behind by Monday’s severe weather.  “We have small hail in 2 locations right now Belmont/Mt Holly and along Independence in SE Meck,” First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said around 5 p.m. Tuesday. Hail was also reported in Burke County and Asheville. Heavy rain and flooding affected parts of Charlotte. On Monday,…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area got hit with another round of thunderstorms Tuesday as crews tried to clean up the mess left behind by Monday’s severe weather.  “We have small hail in 2 locations right now Belmont/Mt Holly and along Independence in SE Meck,” First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said around 5 p.m. Tuesday. Hail was also reported in Burke County and Asheville. Heavy rain and flooding affected parts of Charlotte. On Monday,…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area is expecting another round of thunderstorms Tuesday as crews prepare to clean up the mess left behind by Monday’s powerful weather.  First Warn Forecaster Larry Sprinkle expects the majority of Tuesday’s storms to be south of Charlotte, but there is a threat of isolated thunderstorms across the Charlotte area.  “During the afternoon, we’ll see a line of storms develop with scattered and possibly a severe storm or two,” Sprinkle…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Strong storms brought damaging winds and hail to the Charlotte area Monday evening.  The region can expect another day of strong storms to get through Tuesday. Late Monday night, it was still pouring rain throughout the region. The good news, rain on Tuesday isn’t expected to be as severe as Monday’s storms.  Tuesday’s wind and hail threats are still present, but not as strong as on Monday.  As of 8:10 p.m., Chief…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Strong storms brought damaging winds and hail to the Charlotte area Monday evening.  The worst of it started to shift out around 6:30 p.m., according to Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich, but there was still a heavy rain presence.  “As this line moves through the severe thunderstorm watch is being canceled early,” he said. The highest threat on Monday was damaging winds, and trees and power lines were brought down due to it….

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Strong storms are bringing damaging winds and hail to the Charlotte area. As of 4 p.m. Monday, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of the area including Mecklenburg County, Shelby, Lake Wylie, Gastonia and more. Trees were reported down in Bessemer City. Charlotte is right in the middle of this, which means you need to be weather aware, especially during the evening commute. Even if these storms avoid severe criteria, they…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Monday comes with the chance for storms in the afternoon and evening. Most of the Charlotte area is currently under a moderate risk for severe storms. This means that we could have some damaging winds and large hail as their primary threats.  Charlotte is right in the middle of this, meaning you need to be weather aware later on Monday, especially during the evening commute. Below is a look at an example…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Monday comes with the chance for storms in the afternoon and evening. Most of the Charlotte area is currently under a moderate risk for severe storms. This means that we could have some damaging winds and large hail as their primary threats.  Charlotte is right in the middle of this, meaning you need to be weather aware later on Monday, especially during the evening commute. Below is a look at an example…

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LEE COUNTY, Ala. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Recovery efforts continue this week in Alabama after an E4 tornado touched down earlier this month, destroying everything in its path.  Some buildings and homes managed to withstand the powerful massive storm, including a local grandmother’s prayer closet.  11 Alive reports Chaplain Jason Smith was out with Billy Graham’s Rapid Response Team when he made the surprising discovery. Smith shared the news on Facebook, saying the entire family survived.  “Are…