Al Conklin
Coverage of Al Conklin in the Nexus archive.
- Interactive radar: Tracking Carolina thunderstorms on July 12, 2026
Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding were possible across the Carolinas, including the Charlotte region, on July 12-13, 2026. An EF-1 tornado had previously touched down in Cleveland County, and Duke Energy reported limited power outages during earlier storms.
- First tropical storm of 2026 develops: How the Carolinas will be impacted
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur, developed in the Gulf of America and is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to the Carolinas by Thursday evening. Remnants of the storm could deliver about a half inch of rain to Charlotte, with the worst weather occurring overnight into Friday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts a below-normal 2026 hurricane season with 8-14 named storms.