On this episode of #WakeUpCLT To Go, we’re looking at the chance of rain and thunderstorms in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy and forecaster Larry Sprinkle are breaking down the chances of storms in the Charlotte metro that could create heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated severe weather.

Wednesday’s storms could produce some wind gusts over 50 mph and even possible spin-up tornadoes across the area. With the heavy rain, some areas could see localized flooding in North Carolina and South Carolina. Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 60s.

Plus, Chris Mulcahy explains “CAPE,” also known as thunderstorm fuel, and why it ramps up the threat of severe weather on warm days. #WakeUpCLT #Weather #Forecast

Charlotte North Carolina – History, Culture, and Sports

Charlotte is one of the largest cities in North Carolina. It is a major transportation and wholesale distribution center for the Southeast United States. A population of 2.4 million people live in the city and its surrounding suburbs. The weather in the area is more temperate than many areas in the southern United States.

Despite its relative lack of national prominence, Charlotte has a rich heritage. Visitors can enjoy the Carolina Aviation Museum and the Billy Graham Library. Also, the National Register of Historic Places lists several of the city’s landmark buildings.

After a brief period of stagnation following the Civil War, Charlotte experienced a significant expansion. In 1921, North Carolina launched a program called “Good Roads” to encourage the construction of new highways. This helped to foster Charlotte’s growth as a distribution hub in the 1920s.

Cotton continued to be the mainstay of the Charlotte economy during this period. Other industries were established, including gunpowder and chemical plants. Some of the first skyscrapers were built in the city.

During the New South boom, Charlotte became a centralized location for railroads. It was the hub of eight rail lines. By the late 1800s, Charlotte was the third largest city in the Carolinas.

World War I brought a temporary lull in construction. However, Charlotte’s prosperity drew architects and other professionals to the city. There was a renewed interest in retailing, which continued to grow throughout the 1920s.

The Great Depression of 1929 began when the stock market crashed. Fortunately, the city’s economic growth rebounded in the late 1920s.