Here’s What You Can Expect To See In North Carolina During The Upcoming Eclipse
Here’s what you can expect to see in North Carolina during the upcoming eclipse. If you have had your television or radio on at all in the past few days then you are aware of a total solar eclipse coming on April 8th. Will we see it in the Charlotte area?
The short answer to that question, is no. We will not see the total solar eclipse in Charlotte, North Carolina April 8. But we will still see an impressive partial solar eclipse. So there will be some super cool sky watching coming up.
According to Channel 36 in Charlotte,”The Path of totality will start in Mexico and span into Texas up through the Midwest and exit through northern New York and New England. 13 states will be within the path of totality (where the total solar eclipse can be seen).” What will we see in Charlotte?
Remember the total eclipse back in 2017? Yeah, we won’t be seeing that. What it will look like for us on April 8th is kind of like a giant bite being taken out of the sun. Our source, Channel 36 says the Charlotte area will see about 82 percent partial eclipse.
The start of the partial solar eclipse will begin in the Charlotte area around 1:54 pm on April 8. You can expect the peak around 3:11pm. The partial eclipse will be all over in the Charlotte area by 4:26 pm. And don’t worry, you won’t be able to tell that much difference in darkness while this is going on.
Some of us won’t be around most likely for the next total eclipse in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. The next total eclipse in our area is expected May 2078. Here’s what you can expect to see in North Carolina during the upcoming eclipse. For more details, maps and times about the event check out all the information from our source, wcnc.com right here.
7 Severe Weather Safety Tips That May Save Your Life
Nobody likes dealing with severe weather. But, it’s part of life. Depending on where you live in the United States, you might come up against hurricanes, tornados, severe thunderstorms, blizzards and more. I’ve certainly had my fair share of severe weather events. Probably my most vivid memory was being in an ice storm, which knocked power out for about a week where I lived, including during Christmas. It was freezing cold, so my family and I had to go to a hotel that was out of town. Needless to say, our Christmas plans were totally different that year. So, what are some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life?
Before we get to the main tips, let’s get through some basics. Stay informed when a severe weather event is approaching. It’s simple but important. You don’t want to be caught off guard when bad weather strikes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service both have information that they provide leading up to and during a severe weather event. So, make sure to get the latest information in the case of any weather emergency. Local meteorologists also have good information, but the main alerts come from the National Weather Service.
Another mistake some people make is not taking “watches” seriously. For example, you might see that there’s a severe thunderstorm watch in your area and think, oh, it’s just a watch, I can go out for a walk. Don’t do it. “A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain,” the National Weather Service explains. We’ll get more into the specifics of a watch, warning and advisory later in this story.
Let’s get into some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
