Mon Feb 17 12:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Severe Weather Grounds Flights, Prompts Wind Advisory in Charlotte

**CHARLOTTE, NC** – Over 100 flights were delayed or canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday due to severe weather. A line of strong thunderstorms, producing gusts up to 60 mph in South Carolina and heavy rain across the Charlotte region, began impacting the airport around 7 a.m. As of 1:20 p.m., FlightAware reported 344 delays and 107 cancellations.

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m., with strong, non-thunderstorm winds posing a significant risk of damage. The National Weather Service warns that even after the storms pass, these surface winds could cause widespread power outages due to downed trees, especially in south Charlotte where saturated soil from recent rainfall increases the risk of tree falls. City arborist Laurie Reid urged residents to be prepared for potential tree damage. Further south and southeast, the risk of severe weather remains elevated as warm air advection fuels storm development. WCNC Charlotte advises residents to download their mobile app for the latest weather updates and alerts.

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