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a day ago
- Climate
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Severe Weather Timeline: Here's when the strongest storms will impact Charlotte Friday
CHARLOTTE (PINPOINT WEATHER) — A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Friday as a line of strong to severe storms moves through the region, with the most intense weather expected to hit Charlotte between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The day began quietly on Friday, with areas of dense fog, drizzle, and low clouds across the region. Morning temperatures were warm and muggy, lingering in the 60s, and will rise to near 80 degrees by this afternoon. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW: The main line of storms is forecast to enter the mountains around noon before tracking southeastward. The Queen City can expect to see the brunt of the weather from early to mid-afternoon. By 6 p.m., the line should have moved east of Charlotte, exiting the viewing area. Storm threats include: Damaging wind gusts Large hail A brief, weak spin-up tornado cannot be ruled out Following the main line, isolated downpours and rumbles of thunder may linger into the evening before skies begin to clear. Overnight, temperatures will drop into the ahead to the weekend, mornings will be cooler with afternoon highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. There is a chance for spotty showers and isolated storms, especially along and north of I-40. A stronger storm or two is possible on Saturday, bringing gusty winds and hail. By early next week, temperatures are set to heat up, with highs nearing 90 degrees by Tuesday and Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hail possible as strong to severe storms roll through the Carolinas ahead of nice weekend
(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Happy Friday! Unfortunately, the end of the workweek is bringing us a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day! We have to stay weather aware for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon. This morning is starting mainly quiet, but we do have some low clouds, drizzle, and areas of dense fog to start the day. Warm and muggy start as well, with temperatures in the 60s across much of the region. Temperatures will get near 80 degrees this afternoon. Storms will move into the mountains around noon Friday and advance towards Charlotte around 3 pm. The main threats from storms later that day will be damaging wind gusts and large hail. However, a brief and weak spin-up tornado can't be ruled out as the line of storms moves through. The broken line of storms should exit the Queen City News viewing area by 6 pm. Behind the main line of storms, we could see a few more isolated downpours and rumbles of thunder. Expect clearing tonight, with temperatures falling back into the 50s. This weekend will feature cool starts in the 50s and seasonable afternoons with high temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. A few spotty showers are possible this weekend, especially along and north of I-40. Mother Nature will be turning up the heat next week, with high temperatures climbing towards the 90-degree mark by Tuesday and Wednesday. Be safe and have a great weekend! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Ground stop at Denver airport amid storms; hundreds of flights delayed
DENVER (KDVR) — A ground stop was issued at the Denver International Airport amid thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day as storms could be strong to severe and produce large hail or tornadoes in the Eastern Plains. According to the Federal Aviation Administration website, a ground stop was issued through 5 p.m. at DIA due to thunderstorms. Additionally, a ground delay was issued through the evening with an average delay of 71 minutes due to thunderstorms, according to the FAA website. Layover, delayed flight at DIA? Unique things to see in every concourse According to the online flight tracking tool FlightAware, 537 flights out in and out of the Denver airport are delayed as of 4:30 p.m. The good news is that only three flights in or out of DIA were canceled. Each of the canceled flights were arrivals from other cities on Southwest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Denver weather: Storms to clear overnight, chance of showers tomorrow
DENVER (KDVR) — A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day is no longer in effect for Wednesday evening, as the threat of severe weather has diminished. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. for the south and east parts of the state as thunderstorms could produce large hail, damaging wind gusts over 60 mph or even rotation that could lead to a tornado. Your building could be hit by lightning and you wouldn't know it A tornado watch will remain in effect for Eastern Colorado, and into Western Kansas and the Oklahoma panhandle, until 9 p.m. During this time, conditions are favorable for thunderstorms that could produce large hail, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Thunderstorms continue Wednesday evening, with the risk for storms becoming strong to severe, producing strong winds, large hail and even the risk for tornadoes farther east. Storms will clear overnight, followed by patchy areas of fog developing as low temperatures fall to the upper 40s, which is right in line with normal for this time of year. Some showers will redevelop late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Clouds will linger on Thursday, with some clearing later in the day. Temperatures will be cooler and only reach the upper 60s, which is nearly 10 degrees cooler than normal for this time of year. By the afternoon and early evening, a few showers and thunderstorms will develop, mostly in the mountains and foothills. Friday will start off mainly sunny. Then, as high temperatures climb to the 80s, a few showers and thunderstorms will develop. Saturday looks similar with morning sunshine, and a high around 80 degrees ahead of a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Sunday will be sunny and dry, helping to boost high temperatures to the mid-80s. Then, the pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms returns by the start of the workweek alongside a cooling trend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Water World closed on Memorial Day due to cold temperatures
DENVER (KDVR) — Water World is closed Monday due to colder Memorial Day temperatures hitting the Denver metro area. The water park north of Denver had just opened for the season on Saturday and was also closed Sunday due to storms in the area. Park officials made the announcement just before 8 a.m. on Facebook. Memorial Day forecast: More showers, storms and cooler temps Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said storms and showers are possible on Monday, and highs will only be in the lower 60s. Water World officials said they are looking forward to warmer temperatures on Tuesday, and Michels said highs will be in the mid-70s. To make changes on ticket dates, Water World officials said guests can contact Guest Services at 303-427-7873 or visit their website to make a request. Stay prepared for storms and forecast changes, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day and other important weather information: Interactive Denver weather radar Colorado weather alerts Business, church and school closings Weather newsletters FOX31 News app The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to update the forecast multiple times each day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
