Cold front brings severe weather threat to Charlotte region: First Alert forecast here

A cold front is causing a severe weather threat in the Charlotte region, with a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m. Damaging wind gusts, hail, and potential tornadoes are expected during peak storm coverage between 7-9 p.m. The rest of the week will bring drier, seasonable conditions with slightly lower humidity, followed by a return to humid and stormy weather by the weekend.