Charlotte metro area
Coverage of Charlotte metro area in the Nexus archive.
- First Alert: Dangerous heat, PM T’Storm risk in the Carolinas this week
Dangerous heat and severe storm risks are forecasted across the Carolinas this week, with high heat index values above 105 degrees expected today in Upstate South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and the Charlotte Metro area. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible daily through Wednesday due to extreme heat and humidity. A weak cold front is predicted by Thursday, which will improve storm coverage and bring cooler air arriving Friday.
- First Alert: Dangerous heat and severe storm risk in the Carolina’s this weekend
The region faces a dangerous weekend due to a Heat Advisory in effect Saturday for the South Carolina Upstate and Charlotte Metro area. In addition to high heat and humidity, scattered strong to severe storms are possible Saturday afternoon and evening, primarily posing a damaging wind threat.
- Former banking exec bets on himself with handyman repair business
James Smith, a former executive in banking and finance, founded ProTime Handyman, a repair and maintenance company targeting retirees in the Charlotte metro area. He transitioned from a corporate career to entrepreneurship after building home repair skills through real estate investments. The repair industry is valued at $650 billion annually.
- FORECAST: Temperatures rise, heat index to exceed 100
Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s with a heat index exceeding 100 degrees. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect in the Charlotte metro area due to low-level ozone, and Canadian wildfire smoke may cause haze. Weekend storms could slightly reduce heat but may bring strong winds.
- Another round of showers, thunderstorms expected in Charlotte region
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, including some strong storms with damaging winds, lightning, and localized flooding, are expected in the Charlotte region today. A cold front will bring cooler temperatures on Monday, but heat and humidity will return by midweek, with highs reaching the mid-90s.
- What to do if you spot an erratic driver during the 100 deadliest days of summer
Law enforcement in the Charlotte metro area advises drivers to call authorities immediately if they spot erratic behavior during the 100 deadliest days of summer, providing vehicle details and maintaining distance. Lt. Matthew Winfrey of the Union County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes the importance of reporting potential threats like drunk or distracted driving and recommends planning extra travel time to avoid rush-related risks.
- NC Highway Patrol launches new crackdown on Charlotte street takeovers
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is launching a new enforcement initiative to crack down on street takeovers, reckless driving, and other criminal activities on interstates in the Charlotte metro area.
- North Carolina Highway Patrol warns about consequences of driving impaired after paramedic killed in crash
The North Carolina Highway Patrol warned about the dangers of impaired driving after a paramedic was killed when an ambulance was struck by a car driven by Jared Logan, who faces charges including second-degree murder and reckless driving. Trooper Robert A. Rogers emphasized the preventable nature of the tragedy and highlighted the '100 Deadliest Days of Summer' campaign due to increased road risks.