Severe Weather Headed To Lake Norman: What You Need To Know

DAVIDSON, NC —A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of Mecklenburg County and the Lake Norman region until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, which says showers will likely begin later this afternoon.

“Some of the storms could be severe,” NWS said.

While soggy weather is expected Thursday evening, sunny skies will return Friday, when the high is expected to reach nearly 90. The prospect of showers in the forecast will return Saturday and Sunday, when both days have a 30 percent chance of rain, forecasters said.

Here is the National Weather Service’s forecast through early next week:
This Afternoon (June 20)
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday (June 21)
Sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind.
Saturday (June 22)
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday (June 23)
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday (June 24)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday (June 25)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday (June 26)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.