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Joe Puma

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Weekend Meteorologist at WSOC, @ametsoc Certified Broadcast Meteorologist #836, Tweets and opinions are my own, RT are not endorsements.

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Check out the showers approaching Uptown from the West on this Saturday night. Nothing too crazy at the moment but ponchos may be needed at the games going on this evening.

Check out the showers approaching Uptown from the West on this Saturday night. Nothing too crazy at the moment but ponchos may be needed at the games going on this evening.
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8/18: A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for much of the piedmont until 10 PM. This means the weather conditions are in place for storms to develop and become severe with damaging winds and large hail being the primary threats.

8/18: A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for much of the piedmont until 10 PM. This means the weather conditions are  in place for storms to develop and become severe with damaging winds and large hail being the primary threats.
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3:40 PM 8/18: This line of storms near Lenoir is our cold front. As this front moves off the mountains and into the foothills, I expect storms to blossom and potentially become severe. Stay with Severe Weather Center 9 throughout the day. I've got the details coming up at 6.

3:40 PM 8/18: This line of storms near Lenoir is our cold front. As this front moves off the mountains and into the foothills, I expect storms to blossom and potentially become severe. Stay with Severe Weather Center 9 throughout the day. 

I've got the details coming up at 6.
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4:38 PM 8/18: This storm over Gaffney could have some 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail in it. It's moving due east at 20 mph.

4:38 PM 8/18: This storm over Gaffney could have some 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail in it. It's moving due east at 20 mph.
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5:50 PM 8/18: We have warnings all along this front as it moves south. These storms may be producing 60 mph wind gusts and torrential downpours. Details coming up next on Eyewitness News at 6.

5:50 PM 8/18: We have warnings all along this front as it moves south. These storms may be producing 60 mph wind gusts and torrential downpours. 

Details coming up next on Eyewitness News at 6.
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HEADS UP LAKE NORMAN! This storm is coming into the Lake right now with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Boaters should be seeking safe harbor now!

HEADS UP LAKE NORMAN! This storm is coming into the Lake right now with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Boaters should be seeking safe harbor now!
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Getting major reports of damage in and around Troutman from storms earlier today. Extensive damage to docks and boat houses. Sounds like classic straight line wind damage. Thinking of all those impacted this evening.

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It sure was nice while it lasted, but the heat & humidity are making a comeback in the Carolinas this week. With the humidity, it will feel more like 100-104. I'll tell you when we could see some relief in the form of rain coming up right now on Eyewitness News at Noon.

It sure was nice while it lasted, but the heat & humidity are making a comeback in the Carolinas this week. With the humidity, it will feel more like 100-104. 

I'll tell you when we could see some relief in the form of rain coming up right now on Eyewitness News at Noon.
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4:30 PM 9/1: We've got some storms developing off to the west that could bring heavy rain and lightning. We'll see storms continue to develop and move through the Carolina's through the evening hours. I've got the latest timing coming up on Eyewitness News at 6.

4:30 PM 9/1: We've got some storms developing off to the west that could bring heavy rain and lightning. We'll see storms continue to develop and move through the Carolina's through the evening hours. I've got the latest timing coming up on Eyewitness News at 6.
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5:15 PM 9/1: Storms are moving into Lincoln, Gaston & York Counties with heavy rain, lightning and 40 mph wind gusts at times. It's slowly driftng East at 10 mph. With so many folks outdoors this weekend, make sure you seek safe shelter when thunder roars.

5:15 PM 9/1: Storms are moving into Lincoln, Gaston & York Counties with heavy rain, lightning and 40 mph wind gusts at times. It's slowly driftng East at 10 mph. 

With so many folks outdoors this weekend, make sure you seek safe shelter when thunder roars.
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5:30 PM 9/1: It's getting loud over in Gaston & York Counties! This storm is producing a lot of lightning and heavy rain. Its moving slowly to the east and could moving towards the whitewater center in the next hour.

5:30 PM 9/1: It's getting loud over in Gaston & York Counties! This storm is producing a lot of lightning and heavy rain. Its moving slowly to the east and could moving towards the whitewater center in the next hour.
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Heads Up Lake Norman! We have storms with a lot of lightning moving over the lake near Denver and Cornelius! Folks on the Lake should head for some safe harbor until this storm passes.

Heads Up Lake Norman! We have storms with a lot of lightning moving over the lake near Denver and Cornelius! Folks on the Lake should head for some safe harbor until this storm passes.
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A GROUND STOP has been issued at Charlotte Douglas as this line of storms with lightning approach the area. Be prepared for delays if you are picking people up this evening.

A GROUND STOP has been issued at Charlotte Douglas as this line of storms with lightning approach the area. Be prepared for delays if you are picking people up this evening.
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6:15 PM: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Mecklenburg & Cabarrus Counties until 7 PM. This storm is likely producing 60 mph wind gusts. Here's the latest timing.

6:15 PM: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Mecklenburg & Cabarrus Counties until 7 PM. This storm is likely producing 60 mph wind gusts. Here's the latest timing.
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7:25 PM 9/1: This line of storms continues to producing heavy rain and lightning as it moves SE at 15 mph. Here's the latest timing.

7:25 PM 9/1: This line of storms continues to producing heavy rain and lightning as it moves SE at 15 mph. Here's the latest timing.
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7:25 PM 9/1: We have a flood advisory up for Mecklenburg County until 10:45 PM. This area in SE Charlotte has seen 2-4 inches of rain this evening and runoff will lead to minor flooding in urban areas of the city. Be careful out on the roads this holiday weekend!

7:25 PM 9/1: We have a flood advisory up for Mecklenburg County until 10:45 PM. This area in SE Charlotte has seen 2-4 inches of rain this evening and runoff will lead to minor flooding in urban areas of the city. 

Be careful out on the roads this holiday weekend!
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Happy Labor Day! It is a fantastic afternoon up in Blowing Rock. Check out the beautiful flowers all over the downtown area. I'm in with your forecast coming up at 5 on Eyewitness News!

Happy Labor Day! It is a fantastic afternoon up in Blowing Rock. Check out the beautiful flowers all over the downtown area. 

I'm in with your forecast coming up at 5 on Eyewitness News!
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This is my first weekend off in a year and wow it’s amazing how busy grocery stores are on Sunday morning. I will never take my Wednesday shopping trips for granted again. 😂

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Our Puma Cub has arrived! Baby Eleanor made her grand entrance into the world just after Midnight Tuesday morning. My wife Emily did just amazing! Both mom & baby are happy & healthy. 😊 I’m off for the next few weeks to enjoy our sweet girl. #GirlDad

Our Puma Cub has arrived! Baby Eleanor made her grand entrance into the world just after Midnight Tuesday morning. My wife Emily did just amazing! Both mom & baby are happy & healthy. 😊 I’m off for the next few weeks to enjoy our sweet girl. #GirlDad