CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A large storm system is bringing widespread rain with heavy showers across the Charlotte area Tuesday morning.
By 5 a.m., heavy showers extended from the mountains to I-77. First Warn Forecaster Larry Sprinkle said heavy rain was along the interstate from Lake Norman to as far south as Rock Hill.
Sprinkle said the threat of severe weather has diminished greatly, particularly when it comes to tornadoes.
"The potential is there for some gusty winds, we could get some flooding and that's some of the areas that always flood along creeks. Any of those areas that typically flood, just be aware," Sprinkle said.
The biggest severe weather threat is likely east and southeast of Charlotte, according to Sprinkle, and that remains a low threat. Tuesday's afternoon high is expected to reach the mid-to-upper 60s before another cold snap.
Wednesday morning will see temperatures back in the 30s with highs only reaching the mid-40s.
If there is more sunshine or warming in a few spots, there is enough wind energy and shear to help cause rotating thunderstorm in the Sandhills, South Carolina and eastern North Carolina.
The front moves fast, and we will see clearing skies and colder air moving in by evening.
