Weather

When weather forecasters predicted snow on April 1 for the following day, people thought it must be an April Fool’s joke.  With temperatures climbing as high as 75 degrees at the end of March and trees already in bloom, snow seemed unlikely. But many Charlotte-area residents were surprised to see fat snowflakes falling during their morning commute on April 2! South Carolina counties just south of the border saw a mixture of snow and rain before the sun came up.  Flurries and sleet made their way through North Carolina over the course of the morning, appearing in Mint Hill between 8:00 and 9:00 am.  By mid-morning, the big fluffy flakes had dissipated into sleet and cold rain.   Although Mint Hill saw little to no accumulation, neighboring cities like Monro...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  Or perhaps, when Mother Nature gives you wind . . . go fly a kite! That’s exactly what the MOMS Club of Mint Hill did on Friday, September 14.  With Hurricane Florence looming on the horizon, the club gathered for an impromptu play date at Rob Wallace Park to enjoy one last day of dry weather and take advantage of the day’s windy conditions, ideal for flying kites. Hurricane Florence is expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain to the Charlotte area with rain beginning Friday night, worsening throughout the weekend and turning into thunderstorms at the beginning of next week. Many Mint Hillians have spent the week preparing for Florence.  In preparation for potentially extended power outages due to wind and rain, store she...