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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lovin' Life Music Fest evacuated due to severe weather, lightning
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Day 2 of the Lovin' Life Music Festival in Uptown was cut short due to severe weather. Shortly after 5 p.m., officials announced they were evacuating the festival grounds immediately. Spectators are asked to seek shelter at the 7th Street parking deck. Mecklenburg County, as well as Gaston and York counties, are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:45 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
CMPD evacuates Lovin' Life Music Fest due to severe weather
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police evacuated the Lovin' Life Music Fest on Saturday afternoon in light of severe storms. Severe thunderstorms rolled into Mecklenburg County around 4:30 p.m. And the severe thunderstorm warnings ended around 5:30 p.m. FORECAST: Tracking strong to severe storms Saturday PM CMPD evacuated the Lovin' Life Music Festival in Uptown as lightning approached. They asked spectators to seek shelter in nearby parking garages. Lovin' Life posted on social media before 5 p.m. asking people to evacuate festival grounds and go to the 7th Street parking garage. No additional details have been made available. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. WATCH: FORECAST: Tracking strong to severe storms Saturday PM
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Showers, storms could threaten Lovin' Life Music Festival
The risk for showers and storms will increase in Charlotte as we approach the weekend and could impact events like the Lovin' Life Music Festival and the Kendrick Lamar concert at Bank of America Stadium. Lovin' Life Music Fest announces daily schedule for 2025 lineup Friday's storm chance is isolated with a pop-up shower or storms possible during the afternoon and evening out ahead of a cold front. Fortunately, the day will not be a washout. The best chance for scattered showers and storms across the area will be Saturday afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall will be the primary risk with any storms that pass by. However, there's also a low risk for a strong to severe storm, with damaging wind gusts being the biggest concern. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app. A shower or two could linger early Sunday before the system fully clears our area. If you plan to be outside this weekend, especially Saturday, you'll want to keep a rain jacket or poncho close by. WEATHER RESOURCES: WSOC Weather 24/7 Interactive Radar Download our weather app for Severe Weather Alerts Hour-by-Hour Forecast 7-Day Forecast Along with the storm threat, temperatures stay summer-like as we start the weekend with highs on Friday and Saturday in the 80s. We'll dip back into the 70s on Sunday behind the cold front. VIDEO: Uptown road closures begin for Lovin' Life Music Festival
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
FORECAST: Chances for thunderstorms continue to increase
ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app. FORECAST: We will be tracking thunderstorms throughout the area as we enter the weekend. Today, more storms will emerge on the western side of the viewing area, including near York and Chester counties. We'll see more pop up tomorrow in the heat, and it will end with more widespread downpours on Saturday. This will certainly have an impact on the Lovin' Life Music Festival. However, severe weather is not expected. The top threat will be heavy rain and lightning. >> Channel 9's Weather 24/7 stream has the latest local weather all day, every day. Watch wherever you stream — on our website, or through your mobile app or smart TV. WEATHER RESOURCES: WSOC Weather 24/7 Interactive Radar Download our weather app for Severe Weather Alerts Hour-by-Hour Forecast 7-Day Forecast FOLLOW OUR TEAM ON X: Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens Meteorologist Keith Monday Meteorologist Joe Puma Meteorologist Danielle Miller
Axios
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Live music: 10 concerts coming to Charlotte in May, including Kendrick Lamar and Metallica
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in May. May 1: Lovin' Local Uptown "Lovin' Local Uptown" is a free show ahead of Lovin' Life Music Festival that'll showcase local musicians. Ax and the Hatchetmen will headline the show. The band's lead singer, Axel Ellis, is also in The Runarounds, who will perform at Lovin' Life on Saturday, May 3. The show will also feature Charlotte indie artists Junior Astronomers and Natalie Carr. Carr performed Lovin' Life last year. Location: Victoria Yards Time: 6pm Tickets: Free but limited; reservations are required. May 2-4: Lovin' Live Music Fest This year's main stage headliners include Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone, Weezer, Pitbull, Dave Matthews Band and Teddy Swims. Each will close out their respective nights on the Miller Lite Stage. The secondary "Happy Thursday" stage will host headliners The Revivalists, Ludacris and Alex Warren. Others among the 50+ acts performing are Flipturn, Switchfoot, Lola Young, Gigi Perez, Petey Pablo, Mike, BigXthaPlug, The 502s, Sammy Rae & The Friends and Charlieonafriday. Location: First Ward Park Time: Times vary Tickets: Single-day tickets start at $129, two-day at $259 and all three days at $319. May 3: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Music fans in Charlotte will have to make the tough choice between LLMF and the Kendrick concert happening on Saturday. Location: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7pm Tickets: $261+ May 5: Rachel Platten Known for her empowering anthem "Fight Song," Rachel Platten fans can look forward to an inspiring live performance. Location: Neighborhood Theatre Time: 8pm Tickets: $37+ May 10: Evening Elephants This Charlotte-based indie rock band is best known for its dynamic sound and engaging live shows. Location: The Music Yard Time: 6pm Tickets: $21.54+ May 13: Shakira with Alejandro Sanz & Wyclef Jean Shakira brings her "Las Mujeres No Lloran" tour to Charlotte, joined by special guests Alejandro Sanz and Wyclef Jean, likely performing hits like "La Tortura" and "Hips Don't Lie." Location: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7:30pm Tickets: $45.15+ May 15: Teddy Swims Soulful singer Teddy Swims returns to Charlotte at a more intimate venue following his LLMF debut. Location: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Time: 8pm Tickets: $158.50+ May 28: Halsey Halsey embarks on her "For My Last Trick" tour, promoting her latest album "The Great Impersonator," with special guests Alvvays and Hope Tala. Location: PNC Music Pavilion Time: 7pm Tickets: $40.50+ May 30: Julian Vaughn Julian Vaughn, a contemporary jazz bassist and composer, brings his smooth grooves to Charlotte. Location: Middle C Jazz Time: 8:45pm Tickets: $50.65 May 31: Metallica Heavy metal legends Metallica close out a month of music madness in Charlotte.
