While we did see a couple of showers this afternoon, it was a relatively pleasant day across the region. That won’t be the case on Monday with a strong cold front bringing

Officials said the tornado was an EF0, producing 85 mph winds. The tornado was 25 yards wide and travelled a mile and a half.

Wind gusts could reach 40 mph, forecasters say

Charlotte woke up to blue skies and temps in the mid-60s early today, but the quiet start is not sticking around. A fast-moving line of storms is expected to roll through before midday, bringing a risk of damaging straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes.

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The cities, also including Hickory, are under an “enhanced risk” of “numerous severe thunderstorms,” NWS meteorologists said Saturday.

Charlotte Mecklenburg School officials are closing schools on Monday, March 16, 2026. Officials say they have been monitoring weather conditions and working with local and state officials.

Charlotte is getting a quick taste of spring before the atmosphere slams the brakes. Earlier today starts clear and cool, about 46°F at Charlotte Douglas International with light winds. Skies stay sunny and the city warms into an unusually mild afternoon,

National Weather Service meteorologists issued severe thunderstorm warnings for the Charlotte area and accumulating snow in the mountains.