CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scattered, severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds over 60 mph to some communities across the Charlotte area Tuesday. While not everyone saw storms near them, some of these storms were quite strong.
A severe thunderstorm is defined as any thunderstorm capable of 60 mph winds or one-inch size hail. Any thunderstorm, even those without warnings, can still produce lightning. If you see lightning or hear thunder, you should seek shelter inside until the storm has passed.
Severe thunderstorms are capable of bringing down powerlines and tree branches.
In Cabarrus County, trees are down near Roberta Road and Physicians Boulevard. Additional trees are down near Mary Circle.
In Mecklenburg County, half-inch sized hail was observed along Harris Houston Road.
In Rowan County, trees fell on power lines near Recreation Drive.
The line of storms was being fueled by another hot, sunny day in the Carolinas Tuesday afternoon. The storm lines came ahead of a cold front. The threat of storms in Charlotte ended by 8 p.m.
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