Charlotte, NC – A line of strong thunderstorms is forecast to sweep across North Carolina on Monday, bringing hail, gusty winds, and the potential for isolated tornadoes by late evening.
The storms, tied to a cold front, are expected to impact the Piedmont and Upstate regions through Monday night, with peak intensity between 3 p.m. and midnight. Areas along Interstate 85, including Charlotte, Gastonia, and Concord, may see large hail and damaging wind gusts of up to 25 mph. Travel disruptions and power outages are possible, especially during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, the heaviest rainfall and storm activity will likely move east across the region from the mountains through the Piedmont beginning Monday afternoon and continuing into early Tuesday. Storm chances are highest in Charlotte from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with an 80% chance of precipitation.
Drivers should monitor local alerts and avoid flooded or debris-covered roads. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, check weather radios, and prepare emergency kits in advance.
Looking ahead, the weather calms briefly before midweek rain returns:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 71°F, calm winds.
- Wednesday: Showers and possible thunderstorms by evening, high 73°F.
- Thursday: Cloudy with showers possible, high 83°F.
- Friday and Saturday: Partly sunny with scattered spring showers and highs in the low to mid-80s.
