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Charlotte Area Could Face Near Hurricane Strength Storms Later This Week

Author Catherine Lane
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The National Hurricane Center officials are issuing an advisement for the Queen City. The Charlotte area could face near Hurricane strength storms later this week. According to the Charlotte Observer, it is unknown at this time just how intense the near hurricane strength storms will be.

The Charlotte Area Could Face Near Hurricane Strength Storms

So, in other words, don’t put off mowing your grass. And you might want to secure that patio furniture as well. In a direct quote from our source, the Charlotte Observer, “Winds associated with a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea are forecast to intensify to near-hurricane-force Tuesday night and turn the storm into a major hurricane near the northeastern Gulf Coast on Wednesday, according to a National Hurricane Center bulletin at 8 p.m. Monday.”

“Residents Should Ensure They Have Their Hurricane Plan”

It looks like Florida will get some of the brunt of it here in the United States. Weather officials warn the Sunshine State, should brace for “life threatening storm surges and damaging hurricane force winds”. Hurricane center officials say, “Residents should ensure they have their hurricane plan in place”.

When Will Charlotte Be Effected By The Storm?

So, when will the Charlotte area see near hurricane strength storms? The National Hurricane Center says the storm may hit North Carolina on Friday. This storm reportedly has a 90% chance of forming. The National Weather Service bulletin “This system could produce excessive rainfall and gusty winds across the western Carolinas.” Right now a 70% chance of rain on Friday.

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Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.

7 Severe Weather Safety Tips That May Save Your Life

Nobody likes dealing with severe weather. But, it’s part of life. Depending on where you live in the United States, you might come up against hurricanes, tornados, severe thunderstorms, blizzards and more. I’ve certainly had my fair share of severe weather events. Probably my most vivid memory was being in an ice storm, which knocked power out for about a week where I lived, including during Christmas. It was freezing cold, so my family and I had to go to a hotel that was out of town. Needless to say, our Christmas plans were totally different that year. So, what are some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life?

Before we get to the main tips, let’s get through some basics. Stay informed when a severe weather event is approaching. It’s simple but important. You don’t want to be caught off guard when bad weather strikes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service both have information that they provide leading up to and during a severe weather event. So, make sure to get the latest information in the case of any weather emergency. Local meteorologists also have good information, but the main alerts come from the National Weather Service.

Another mistake some people make is not taking “watches” seriously. For example, you might see that there’s a severe thunderstorm watch in your area and think, oh, it’s just a watch, I can go out for a walk. Don’t do it. “A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain,” the National Weather Service explains. We’ll get more into the specifics of a watch, warning and advisory later in this story.

Let’s get into some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life.

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