UNC Charlotte Weather

#BREAKING: HURRICANE #HELENE MAKES LANDFALL IN THE FLORIDA BIG BEND Based on NWS Doppler radar data, the eye of Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend region at about 11:10 PM EDT (0310 UTC) just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. This is about 10 miles (15 km) west-southwest of Perry, Florida. Based on data from Air Force reconnaissance aircraft, the maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 140 mph (225 km/h) and the minimum central pressure is 938 mb (27.70 inches). Source: The National Hurricane Center

UNC Charlotte NinerAlert: As a result of deteriorating weather conditions from Hurricane Helene, the University will move to Condition 1 (reduced operations) beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. All classes that start at 5 p.m. or later are moved to online learning beginning on Thursday, Sept. 26. The Charlotte region will continue to see heavy rains and wind, which will result in difficult travel conditions and possible power outages. You should monitor your local weather conditions carefully and use caution if choosing to travel. Faculty: All classes should move to remote learning after 5 p.m. on Thursday and all day Friday. You are encouraged to be understanding with students who may be experiencing local weather conditions that could hinder connectivity. Make sure to communicate directly with students about any changes to your class schedule. Refer to these schedule interruption guidelines for more information. Employees: The University remains open during Condition 1. Offices that cannot effectively carry out their function remotely must maintain minimum staffing levels. Employees who are permitted to do so by their managers are encouraged to work remotely. Managers: Please use your discretion and work with any employee who is scheduled to report to campus but is unable to do so. These options may include remote work, making up time, time off, etc. Should you have any questions about managing employees’ time, please refer to the Kronos timekeeping system FAQs. Students: Please plan to learn remotely through Friday. Monitor your email closely for information from your professors. Make sure to communicate directly with your faculty members if you are unable to attend class because of connectivity issues.

TROPICAL STORM WARNING has been issued for the following NC counties until further notice: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk, Rutherford, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey counties. This also includes new counties added out of the Tropical Storm Watch: Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens counties. Impacts: Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall over the Florida Panhandle Thursday evening and race north into Georgia and the western Carolinas. Significant flash flooding and mainstem flooding is likely Thursday into early Friday, especially along the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Wind gusts of 40-50 MPH will be associated with Helene as the storm tracks just west of the County Warning Area Thursday night into Friday morning. The combination of saturated soils and strong wind gusts will result in numerous trees down, leading to numerous power outages. Numerous landslides may occur across the mountains, with a couple of large, damaging debris flows/slope failures. An isolated tornado or two can`t be ruled out during this event as well.

TOTALITY IS HERE! This is absolutely stunning and such a beautiful sight to see :) - Video Taken at 2:03 PM CST (4/8/2024) outside of Mount Vernon, Indiana. @NWS @NWSSPC @wxbrad @stormuncc #SolarEclipse2024 #Eclipse

Severe Thunderstorm WARNING issued for portions of Gaston and Mecklenburg counties until 8:15 PM EDT (5/16/2023). 60 MPH wind gusts and quarter sized hail is possible with this storm. Seek shelter indoors!