Rounds of showers and thunderstorms impacted parts of the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic region late Saturday, with a forecast indicating additional storm activity moving in from the west overnight. Conditions prompted disruptions to outdoor events and travel earlier in the day.
A strong line of storms passed through the Charlotte area around 5 PM, leading to the evacuation of the Lovin’ Life Music Fest and causing issues at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Local reports from WSOCTV described a busy afternoon of weather.
The forecast suggests a break in precipitation for a few hours before a third wave of storms arrives between 10 PM and 3 AM. These late-night storms may produce gusty winds and heavy rain, though the overall severe threat is lower than earlier rounds according to some reports.
Further north, a NOAA Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms covered Central Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania for Saturday evening. Justin Berk, a meteorologist covering the region, indicated that strong thunderstorms could develop in the mountains and spread east into these areas overnight.
Areas in the Roanoke region also saw showers and storms throughout Saturday. Warm and humid conditions continued with passing storms. WDBJ7 reported on the ongoing weather activity.
After the overnight storms pass, conditions are expected to dry out for Sunday in the Charlotte area, with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s. Other areas may see lingering showers Sunday morning before potential breaks.
The forecast for the coming week indicates a continued unsettled pattern across multiple regions. Scatter ed showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon as temperatures warm.
Weather resources, including an Interactive Radar and 7-Day Forecast, remain available to monitor changing conditions. Meteorologists like Danielle Miller continue tracking the systems.
Locations like Gastonia and Dilworth were also recently in the news for unrelated events, including a fatal crash on I-85 and a fire.
Local law enforcement, including CMPD and the UCSO, handle various incidents in the region.