FORECAST: Severe storms develop south of Charlotte

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FORECAST:

• The first half of the day will start off mild and dry; however, cloud cover will build up in preparation for a line of showers that will be moving through this afternoon.

• Charlotte and much of the southern half of our area will be at level one risk, with the very tip of Chesterfield being at level two.

• Our southern counties will get a few light showers, mainly before 11 a.m., with the rain picking up intensity by about 2 p.m.

• The biggest concerns will be strong winds and hail by midday. However, the threat of strong storms will linger until early evening.

• Temperatures today will be close to average, in the upper 70s to low 80s. The pattern, however, will become more unstable by early next week.

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