Wet start: Severe Weather Center 9 was tracking heavy rain and the possibility of storms moving through the Charlotte region Friday morning. We are under a slight risk for severe storms today and the top threats will be heavy rain and strong damaging winds, with a low threat for tornadoes.
Tornado Watch issued across portions of Georgia and southern South Carolina through 3pm. #wsoc #storms pic.twitter.com/PgeylWhgiK
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) April 1, 2016
Muggy afternoon: The metro area will continue to see periods of rain pushing in throughout the afternoon. It will stay warm and muggy today, with highs in the upper 70s.
Waking up to heavy rain and storms moving through the area. We are under a slight risk for severe storms today. pic.twitter.com/tBtYkmB6Ex
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) April 1, 2016
Weekend outlook: Heading into Friday night and the overnight hours, lingering showers will be possible. The rainy weather will clear early Saturday, making way for more sunshine and highs close to 70 degrees by the afternoon. Expect another nice and sunny day for Sunday, with cooler temps in the low 60s.
New update from @NWSSPC - severe weather threat pushed further south, excluding Charlotte metro #NCwx #SCwx @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/S1aR5oguMR
— Christine Rapp (@christinerappwx) April 1, 2016
Weather resources:
Cox Media Group
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