Tornado watches in effect ahead of strong thunderstorms Monday

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Tornado watches in effect ahead of strong thunderstorms Monday

There is a high risk of high winds, hail, lightning and heavy rainfall through this evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for several North Carolina counties because of a severe weather threat through Monday evening. The watch, which means conditions are favorable for the development of both tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, is in effect for Avery, Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, Burke, Rowan, and Iredell counties. A severe thunderstorm watch is…

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Tornado watches in effect ahead of strong thunderstorms Monday afternoon

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Tornado watches in effect ahead of strong thunderstorms Monday afternoon

There is a high risk of high winds, hail, lightning and heavy rainfall through this evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for several North Carolina counties because of a severe weather threat through Monday evening. The watch, which means conditions are favorable for the development of both tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, is in effect for Avery, Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, Burke, Rowan, and Iredell counties. A severe thunderstorm watch is…

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Tornado watch issued ahead of severe storms

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Tornado watch issued ahead of severe storms

There is a high risk of high winds, hail, lightning and heavy rainfall through this evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado watch has been issued for several North Carolina counties because of a severe weather threat through Monday evening. The watch, which means conditions are favorable for the development of both tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, is in effect for Avery, Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, Burke, Rowan, and Iredell counties. For other areas, including Mecklenburg County and…

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Hurricane season: High-pressure system making Houston hot also keeping big storms away

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Hurricane season: High-pressure system making Houston hot also keeping big storms away

FILE – Kayak and canoe outfitter Jessie Fuentes walks under a warm sun Thursday, July 6, 2023. As we approach peak hurricane season, an expert says the summer-long heatwave might protect the Houston region. Hurricane season in Houston usually spans from June to the end of September. One of the reasons Houston hasn’t seen much activity, despite being two months in, is the unrelenting hot weather due to the high-pressure system. “[High] pressure has been…

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Rare level 3 severe weather risk, feels-like temperatures over 105: First Alert Day

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Rare level 3 severe weather risk, feels-like temperatures over 105: First Alert Day

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It could be double trouble when it comes to weather in the Triangle. There is a rare level 3 severe weather risk for later this afternoon that could be capable of bringing damaging wind gusts, hail and even an isolated tornado. The highest risk for widespread severe storms to our west all the way to the Piedmont. There is at least a 20% of storms starting at 6 p.m. The biggest…

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Strong storms could produce damaging winds, spin-up tornadoes in Charlotte area Monday

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Strong storms could produce damaging winds, spin-up tornadoes in Charlotte area Monday

There is a high risk of high winds, hail, lightning and heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s team of meteorologists is asking people to stay Weather Aware today due to the risk of severe storms moving into the Charlotte area. The biggest risk will be damaging winds, but there is a chance of isolated, spin-up tornadoes, as well as excessive lightning, hail and heavy rain. Forecaster Larry Sprinkle says these…

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Rare level 3 severe weather risk, feels-like temperatures over 105

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Rare level 3 severe weather risk, feels-like temperatures over 105

Monday, August 7, 2023 11:06AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It could be double trouble when it comes to weather in the Triangle. There is a rare level 3 severe weather risk for later this afternoon that could be capable of bringing damaging wind gusts, hail and even an isolated tornado. The highest risk for widespread severe storms to our west all the way to the Piedmont. There is at least a 20% of storms starting…

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Severe Weather Threat This Afternoon and Evening

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Severe Weather Threat This Afternoon and Evening

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:16 AM EDT August 7, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today Severe storms are likely in the late afternoon and evening. In addition, look for high temperatures in the mid-90s with dew point in the mid-70s. This will lead to dangerous heat indices near 105°. For this reason, a Heat Advisory has been…

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At least 1 home destroyed as 400-acre wildfire burns in Hays County

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At least 1 home destroyed as 400-acre wildfire burns in Hays County

As of Sunday evening, the Oak Grove fire is 50% contained. AUSTIN, Texas — At least one home has been destroyed as firefighters in Hays County battle a wildfire that sparked near San Marcos on Saturday afternoon. According to Hays County officials and the Texas A&M Forest Service, the 400-acre fire, now being called the Oak Grove fire, sparked up around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 5. The Hays County Wildland Task Force responded, and other…

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Homes evacuated as 400-acre wildfire burns in Hays County; 1 home destroyed

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Homes evacuated as 400-acre wildfire burns in Hays County; 1 home destroyed

As of Sunday evening, the Oak Grove fire is 50% contained. AUSTIN, Texas — At least one home has been destroyed as firefighters in Hays County battle a wildfire that sparked near San Marcos on Saturday afternoon. According to Hays County officials and the Texas A&M Forest Service, the 400-acre fire, now being called the Oak Grove fire, sparked up around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 5. The Hays County Wildland Task Force responded, and other…

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