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CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

Today

In advance of the impacts of Helene showers and storms are possible today. Highs will be in the mid 70s with winds increasing this afternoon and evening.  Look for gusts over 25 mph increasing to over 30 mph this evening.

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Friday morning will have the strongest winds, heaviest rain and the most hazardous conditions. Winds will be strongest to the southwest of Charlotte where some of our viewing area is under a Tropical Storm Watch. Winds here could gust up to 45 to 55+ mph. Some models even showing a chance for gusts up to 60 mph.

Rain will last the longest to our west but behind this system, there will be a break from the rain for Charlotte starting into the afternoon. Staying breezy with winds up to 30 mph.

Power outages will be an issue. Roads could be closed (mainly for areas west) and multiple trees could fall. Please stay updated and weather aware.

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Barring any setbacks, Saturday looks to be the best day of the week. Could be a cloudy start to the day but the afternoon looks to be partly sunny and dry. A few showers possible again during the evening, but most of the day is trending dry.

Sunday will have another chance for showers and even a thunderstorm with highs near 80. Still nothing widespread like what we will see Thursday and Friday.

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