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.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Friday afternoon for the Charlotte area.
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Downpours have about another 45 minutes of Charlotte before they move on pic.twitter.com/RlEzx1wRDB
— John Ahrens (@JohnAhrensWSOC9) August 21, 2026
Forecast:
- Thunderstorms will fire up through the evening, with heavy rainfall creating a risk for localized flooding, especially east of Charlotte.
- Most storms are not expected to be severe, but downpours could lead to pockets of flooding tonight.
- After tonight, conditions improve with temperatures in the mid-80s and much lower humidity arriving by Sunday.
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