CHARLOTTE — 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.
There is a severe thunderstorm watch for area counties, including Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Union in North Carolina, and Chester and York in South Carolina.
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We now have a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of our area outside of the High Country until 9 pm tonight ⚠️ Biggest threats with storms will be heavy rain, damaging winds, and frequent lightning. Some small hail is possible too. pic.twitter.com/qFsTb33OmT
— Danielle Miller (@wx_danielle) August 21, 2026
Forecast:
- We have some big changes on the way as we head to the weekend.
- Stronger storm risks build up this afternoon which will last well into the evening.
- Heavy, slow-moving downpours may lead to flooding concerns along with some strong wind gusts.
- This all comes from a cold front moving through the Carolinas tonight.
- Storm chances then drop off tomorrow and the humidity levels drop off nicely by Sunday.
- Temps stay just shy of 90 degrees through the weekend.
- Quiet and pleasant weather looks to be on tap for the first day of school for CMS next Tuesday.
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