By Jason Myers, Bekah Birdsall, Al Conklin, Rachel Coulter and Elissia Wilson. Showers and thunderstorms were then expected to redevelop, with storms expected to be far more severe than any that formed in the first batch of rain, NWS meteorologist Robbie Munroe told The Charlotte Observer. The majority of the tornadoes in North Carolina have been on the lower end of the previously used Fujita Scale (F Scale) or the current Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale). Panovich said the convective available potential energy -- known as CAPE, or "thunderstorm fuel" -- will build up in the middle of the day. Hail causes over $1 billion in crop damage every year. If the tornado is far enough away you can drive away from it in 90-degree angles until you find a safe place. DO NOT seek shelter under a bridge or overpass. In South Carolina, York County sheriff's deputies alerted residents in Clover, South Carolina to downed power lines and a tree in a roadway. Current and future radar maps for assessing areas of precipitation, type, and intensity. All ofWCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Charlotte has a 30% chance of showers on Thursday, mainly before noon, followed by sunny to mostly sunny skies through Monday and partly sunny skies next Tuesday, according to the NWS. This is the riskiest place to be during a tornado. A tornado warning for central York and Chester counties, S.C., expired at 6:15 p.m. Another warning that included York County was set to expire at 8:45 p.m. At 5:36 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles south of Chester, or near Chester State Park, moving north at 40 mph, the NWS posted in the alert a minute later. The Storm Prediction Center has a 2% chance for tornadoes in the areas north and south we mentioned previously in the article (in orange). All rights reserved. Older warnings are coming soon. Tornado: There will be some spin to the atmosphere and there is a chance for a spin-up tornado but the treats are very low at this time. Interactive radar|Share your weather photos. A warm, moist area moved into the Carolinas by Thursday midday. Keep your seatbelt on and duck below the winds and cover your head. In Watauga County in North Carolina, a severe thunderstorm moving north of Boone produced hail upwards of an inch in Sugar Grove and Silverstone. The roadway was quickly cleared and reopened. First, go to the lowest level of your home immediately. NO WARNINGS OR ADVISORIES IN EFFECT AT 9:53PM, At least 13 dead following multistate severe weather outbreak, Storm to lay swath of snow from North Dakota to New York, Cold storm will bring more heavy snow to California, Final full moon of winter rises Tuesday night, 5 things to know about the spring weather forecast in the US, Why these flights made unscheduled loops in the sky, Astronomy news: SpaceX rocket blazes through Florida night sky, New crew blasts off to International Space Station, East Palestine residents voice frustrations at tense town hall. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Weather IQ. The big question is what happens behind the first wave, Munroe said, referring to the first wave of showers that stretched from the mountains to Charlotte through early afternoon. At 9 p.m. Wednesday, Duke Energy had roughly 900 outages reported in the Hickory area. Other storms along the line produced hail and wind in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. 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. Watch Terrifying Moment Twister Rips Through Yard 00:29. Lake Wind Advisory. At 12:36 p.m., a tornado was confirmed 14 miles north of Statesville near the rural Iredell County community of Harmony, according to the NWS office in Greer, S.C. To repeat, a tornado is on the ground, the NWS said in an alert. Keep your seatbelt on and duck below the winds and cover your head. Example video title will go here for this video. Crouch and cover your head. Heres the latest forecast. The first batch of rain that moved into the region Wednesday morning lasted until about 4:30 p.m., when clouds briefly cleared in some areas to allow in some sun. As a cold front then moved eastward across the Carolinas, it produced storms along the boundary between the warmer, moist air and the cooler air riding along the front. These percentages are historically very high for the Carolinas. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Urges Residents to Practice Tornado Safety. In an apartment building, the same rules apply. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Hide under the pews or seats. A tree was also blocking part of the road, with power dark in the immediate area. If damage occurs during the storm, you will want to be wearing protective clothing when you emerge from your safe place. Stay tuned to Weather on the 1s on Spectrum News 1 and theSpectrum News appfor updates through the day. Winter storm update: 11 inches of snow forecast in NC mountains, all rain in Charlotte. Download the free WBTV Weather app on your mobile device, to receive weather alerts and get your latest WBTV weather forecast on the go. Be mindful of others and move as quickly and safely as possible to an interior bathroom or storage room. The remnants of Tropical Depression Fred will produce periodic heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms today into tonight, meteorologists said in the bulletin. This will all come within a six-hour period, which will lead to some significant ponding in areas. It will be quite windy even outside of any storms with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. These winds could occasionally gust over 50-60 mph, causing spotty damage and downed trees. This watch included, but was not limited to: Alexander, Anson, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lancaster Lincoln, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Rowan, Union and Watauga counties. Instead, pull over. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Gusty winds not associated with storms will continue into tonight, with wind gusts around 35 mph at times. Strong to severe storms possible into early Wednesday night. Buford Middle School, Buford High School, Andrew Jackson Middle School, Andrew Jackson High School, and Indian Land Middle School were dismissed at noon on Wednesday. 2023 AccuWeather, Inc. "AccuWeather" and sun design are registered trademarks of AccuWeather, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He currently reports on breaking news. Conditions will be sufficient for development of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, NWS says. Winter storm update: 11 inches of snow forecast in NC mountains, all rain in Charlotte. Showers moved from the area by late afternoon, but more rain is expected overnight. No one was hurt as the EF-1 twister the second weakest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale for tornado intensity and damage carved a 5.1-mile path through a rural stretch of the counties, the NWS team reported. Gusts could reach 30 mph at Charlottes airport, the forecast showed. There were 109 flood incidents across the state. At 6:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Charlotte, Rock. Tornado @ 12:59pm Wilkes county, Iredell county line @NWSGSP @weatherchannel @SpecNews1CLT pic.twitter.com/fUIUlDuLgE. Heavy bands of rain are expected to move into Charlotte and surrounding areas by 2 or 3 p.m., NWS meteorologist Ashley Pratt told The Charlotte Observer at 9:45 a.m. Storms could continue developing in the region until 3 or 4 a.m. Wednesday, she said. A Tornado Watch was issued for parts of North Carolina through 8 p.m. A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of the Sandhills and . Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Tornado Warnings were also issued for parts of the state. How hot could it get? The storms moved into the Carolinas from the Mississippi Valley. They entered their dogs in fights and watched them die. If it is nearby, DO NOT try tooutrun it. At 3 p.m., the NWS also retweeted video of a possible but unconfirmed tornado near Drexel in Burke County. The National Weather Service will visit the area Friday to understand the type of severe weather that caused the damage. Any enclosed place away from windows is your target. The remnants of Tropical Depression Fred spawned at least two possible tornadoes north of Charlotte on Tuesday and left 39,200 Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas without power, including. Brad Panovich's family keeps helmets in their safe space, along with other supplies for a tornado warning. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. The best way to prepare for quick action is to have a family emergency plan, assemble a supplies kit and stay alert by listening to local radio, television or a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) radio for information on severe weather.". "Severe thunderstorms can develop rapidly and include a variety of weather conditions such as hail, flash floods, and tornadoes. DO NOT seek shelter under a bridge or overpass. Through the late afternoon and evening hours, the line associated with an advancing cold front continues to move through eastern portions of the Carolinas. A few storms, though, could produce gusts up to 65 miles per hour, capable of downing trees and power lines. Facebook, Here's a glimpse of how the rest of the evening will unfold. If the tornado is far enough away you can drive away from it at 90-degree angles until you find a safe place. Soaring temps to reach near-record highs in North Carolina. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management and the Charlotte Fire Department will participate in the statewide tornado drill Wednesday, March 9, at 9:30 a.m. at Charlotte Fire Headquarters. Conditions will be sufficient for development of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, NWS says. Use caution as evacuation orders are in place. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Brandon Pope sent WBTV News this video of what he was seeing. The cause of the outage is a tree on a power line on Kirksey Drive. Near Polton, several chicken houses were destroyed along with substantial tree damage. Here are his plans. If you are out in the open, and there is no nearby shelter, find the lowest-lying area away from trees and anything that could produce debris. Your safe place should have a flashlight, as well as food and water. . A rotating thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado prompted the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning for Charlotte and surrounding Mecklenburg, York, Union, and. https://t.co/teUeDe1gXx pic.twitter.com/EzZdzL2aXA. @NWSGSP @CarolinaWxGroup @wxbrad @EricThomasWBTV @JamesWCCB #ncwx #wncwx pic.twitter.com/JJuzDkFzDI, POSSIBLE TORNADO SIGHTING in Iredell County this afternoon. This is that thunderstorm fuel, there is some energy there for these storms to get a little stronger as we go into the afternoon hours. The 2018 election through then Republican candidate Mark Harris' eyes. This story was originally published August 17, 2021, 10:34 AM. "If it's going to happen, it's going to happen this afternoon as the front pushes off the east," Panovich said. December 4, 2020. . More information on tornadoes and overall emergency preparedness can be found online at Tornado sirens sounded in York County and at UNC Charlotte. Interior rooms away from windows like your bathroom or closet on the lowest level are the safest places to go if you live in an house or apartment. Wednesday brought the WCNC Charlotte viewing area's first tornado warning of the year -- and 14 . "Spring is around the corner but so is the potential for severe weather," said Division Chief Robert Graham, Deputy Director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management. If you are out in the open, and there is no nearby shelter, find the lowest-lying area away from trees and anything that could produce debris. Meteorologists expected a 5-10% chance of seeing a tornado in Charlotte and communities south and east. If driving, you should leave your vehicle immediately to seek safety in an adequate structure. Charlotte, North Carolina, is now under a tornado warning The National Weather Service says parts of North Carolina, including Charlotte, are now under a tornado warning. Even the highest elevations, such as Boone and Blowing Rock, still have a 5% chance of seeing a tornado. Lay flat on the ground and put your hands behind your head. The warnings have all since expired. Meteorologists and emergency management officials blamed severe thunderstorms spawned by Fred for knocking out power to several thousand Duke Energy customers west and southwest of Asheville, and 1,000 customers in Valdese, Burke County. A tornado watch means a twister is possible, while a warning means one is expected, according to the NWS.
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