Monday, May 20 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:15:38 GMT
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. Starting out as a classic funnel it quickly became a giant half-mile wide wedge tornado as it proceeded east north eastMore >>
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a residentMore >>
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:56:05 GMT
A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her. A statement from the Nash County Sheriff's Office said 24-year-oldMore >>
A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her.More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - We're heading toward the most intense portion of this heat wave today, and another record is forecast to fall this afternoon.
High pressure overhead, dry conditions and now very warm ground from yesterday's record heat could mean Charlotte is in for the hottest temperature on record this afternoon. Yesterday's high maxed out at 104°, tying the record high not just for the date, but since records began. We've hit 104° a few times before: twice in August of 2007 and in September of 1954, but 105° will be possible today.
And it's only the end of June.
If we stay below 105°, the reason will be increased levels of moisture. Drier air heats more efficiently than air with more moisture. While it may technically mean ever-so-slightly cooler temperatures, it also means even hotter heat indices. It could feel as hot at 110° or greater this afternoon, and in anticipation of these dangerous levels, an Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for much of the area.
Drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks if you must be outside. Also, remember to apply plenty of sunscreen and don't forget about pets. A few simple steps can keep Fido from overheating.
Temperatures will fall below 100° early next week.
