FORECAST: Expect mostly clear skies Thursday before storms return

ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app.

Severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m.

FORECAST:

• Flooding poses a growing risk in specific areas of Charlotte as relentless storms bring heavy rainfall, according to Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens.

• Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued.

• Expect strong winds, hail and lightning.

• These storms will finally ease up and we’ll get a break on Thursday.

• Enjoy that break because the rain will return on Friday.

• Ahrens said Charlotte has gotten 6 inches of rain in May, so far with more to come.

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