CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two tornadoes were confirmed from Wednesday's storms. The longer twister began in Cleveland County and ended in Gaston County while the shorter one was within Gaston County limits. Both of these EF-1 tornadoes had winds of 110 mph and caused widespread damage along with straight-line winds of 65+ mph.
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Sunday (Mother's Day)
It'll be another fantastic day across the Carolinas as we shift into Mother's Day and the last day of the Wells Fargo Championship. Get ready for low humidity, dry conditions, abundant sunshine and highs peaking near 79 degrees.
This may seem cooler than we have been, and it is, only because it's been so warm lately! This is exactly where we should be in Charlotte for early May standards. Thankfully, a light breeze will help if you're in the direct sunshine where it typically feels 10 - 15 degrees warmer.
Overnight into Monday morning, more clouds build in as lows will only drop to the mid 50s. Monday will feature more cloud cover and warmer temperatures near 80 degrees but no rain.
Rain & Storms Return
A rainy and stormy pattern returns by mid-next week so enjoy the pleasant and calm weekend! Our highest rain chances look to be Tuesday with showers likely during the morning hours which will impact the morning commute.
It's still too early to know whether any of these storms may become strong to severe so make sure to download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and stay tuned for any updates throughout the week. Our team has you covered.
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