Large hail from severe storms expected in Charlotte Monday. Here’s the latest.
Enjoy the beautiful weekend weather, as another severe weather system is expected in the Charlotte area on Monday.
A cold front that is forecast to move into the region could produce “strong to severe” thunderstorms with “heavy downpours, gusty winds, and large hail,” according to a National Weather Service hazardous weather outlook bulletin Saturday morning.
Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are likewise expected in Upstate South Carolina and in the North Carolina foothills and mountains, including Asheville and Boone, NWS meteorologists said in the alert.
At Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the bad weather could begin after 9 a.m. and linger until about 9 p.m., according to the NWS forecast Saturday morning.
The chance of severe weather stands at 60% throughout the morning, afternoon and evening Monday, NWS meteorologists said.
The stormy cold front is expected to move into the Carolinas from the northern Mississippi River valley. The front should stall to the east of the Charlotte area by early Tuesday, according to the NWS.
No weather threat is expected in Charlotte from a tropical storm system in the Atlantic off Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to deliver dangerous rip currents to the coast, though.
Saturday and Sunday should be all sunshine in Charlotte, with expected highs of 86 degrees and 84 degrees. Monday should remain warm, with a high of 85.
The temperature is predicted to drop Tuesday and Wednesday, with respective highs of 76 and 70. The chance of rain those days stands at 40%, according to the NWS.
This story was originally published May 16, 2020 at 11:26 AM with the headline "Large hail from severe storms expected in Charlotte Monday. Here’s the latest.."