News Summary
On July 9, severe weather swept through the Charlotte area, leading to widespread power outages and transportation disruptions. As wind gusts reached 60 mph, flight delays were reported at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, while several counties faced flash flood warnings due to heavy rainfall. Restoration efforts are ongoing as authorities monitor further weather developments.
Charlotte
Severe weather swept through the Charlotte area on Wednesday evening, July 9, 2025, resulting in widespread power outages, flight delays, and hazardous driving conditions.
Power outages affected numerous customers across the region, particularly in Lincoln and Kannapolis counties, with Duke Energy reporting extensive outages. Nearly 900 customers in western Lincoln County lost power, while 478 customers in Kannapolis were impacted by a downed tree. Additionally, approximately 300 customers in Plaza Midwood and over 350 in University City were left without electricity. In Anson County, the region west of Wadesboro faced the highest number of outages, totaling around 1,000 due to equipment failure, but restoration is expected by 7:15 a.m. on Thursday.
As the storm garnered strength, the National Weather Service issued alerts, including a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for most of Lincoln County and northern Gaston County at 7:52 p.m. Reports indicated wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail as potential hazards.
Impact on Transportation
The severe weather also sparked a ground stop at Charlotte Douglas International Airport at 6:15 p.m., which lasted until 10 p.m. Over 400 flight delays and about 90 cancellations were recorded as a result of the storms.
Severe Storm Reports
In addition to challenges in power and transport, the storm produced significant rainfall across several counties. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for central Lincoln County, including Lincolnton and Iron Station, lasting until 11:45 p.m. Around 5 inches of rain fell in parts of Lincoln County, while Iredell County saw over 4 inches, and Caldwell County received approximately 4 inches. Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches was reported in southern Lancaster County, with an additional 1 to 2 inches forecasted. Flood advisories remained in effect for Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba, and Iredell counties until 4:15 a.m. on Thursday.
Traffic Disruptions
The storm’s intensity caused a tree to fall on Interstate 77 in Huntersville at approximately 9:30 p.m., obstructing southbound traffic near Hambright Road. Crews cleared the blockage shortly before 10 p.m., but the incident significantly disrupted travel in the area.
Warnings and Recommendations
Earlier in the day, warnings extended to Catawba, Iredell, Union, and Stanly counties in North Carolina, as well as York and Chester counties in South Carolina. The National Weather Service reiterated its advice to stay indoors during severe weather due to risks from lightning, wind damage, and airborne debris. Forecasts suggest that the current pattern of evening thunderstorms with dry mornings will continue into Thursday and Friday of the week.
Conclusion and Forward Outlook
As residents continue to deal with the aftermath of the severe weather, restoration efforts are underway to restore power where outages have occurred. Authorities are monitoring ongoing weather developments and remind the public of the potential for more severe weather in the coming days.
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