Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect

Our area is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m., according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Mt. Holly.

Some of the storms slated to come through this way could be severe, with damaging winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning.

Highs are still in the 90s late this afternoon, with a heat index as high as 101. The low tonight will be in the 70s.

“The showers and thunderstorms are expecting to end overnight,” said Lee Robertson, NWS meteorologist.

Tomorrow should be mostly sunny with a high near 93.