(PINPOINT WEATHER) — A Pinpoint Weather Alert has been issued for Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe storms and gusty winds throughout the day.
A line of strong to severe storms will move through the Queen City News viewing area from 6-10 a.m. Wednesday morning.
The storms will move through the foothills initially and move into the Charlotte metro around 8 a.m., right during the heart of rush hour.
The line of storms will move through quickly but could pack a punch in that short time.
The main threats with Wednesday morning storms will be gusty winds and large hail, but isolated tornadoes also can’t be ruled out.
Due to the fast speed of this system, flooding will not be an issue.
What is the difference between Tornado Watches and Warnings?
According to the National Weather Service, Tornado Watches are issued for broad areas where conditions exist for the development of twisters, while Tornado Warnings are issued for highly localized areas where a tornado is imminent or has been detected on radar.
Watches, commonly issued a few hours before a storm could hit, are meant to alert the public of a developing threat for tornadoes and indicate the need to remain vigilant. Warnings, often issued minutes before a tornado hits, are urgent calls to seek shelter immediately.
Knowing the difference between the two can prepare individuals for the necessary steps to take when considering the threat of severe weather.
Watches are issued by the NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC), and warnings are issued by local offices of the National Weather Service (NWS).
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