FORECAST: Thunderstorms roll through region

ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app .

FORECAST:

• Charlotte and the east side of the Channel 9 viewing area were under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. Thursday.
• Thunderstorms gathered up in the northern Foothills. They made a run at Charlotte right around 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. but moved on shortly after. Top threats were lightning and very heavy rain, but occasional wind gusts passed 40 mph.
• Expect more clouds and occasional downpours Friday and that will finally keep us in the 80s for the first time all week.
• It will still be quite muggy through the weekend with occasional thunderstorms.

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