Photo by Jason Benavides

Aug. 8. Cornelius Town Hall will be closed due to Tropical Storm Debby and potentially unsafe driving conditions. Residents may call Town Hall if there is a need to do so at 704-892-6031.

—Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools says all their buildings are closed as well.

—Mecklenburg County offices are also closed including parks.

—CharMeck 311 and 911 emergency services remain active.

—At 8:30 am Duke Energy was showing power outages down Torrence Chapel and Bethel Church..

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Mecklenburg County until 11 am; a Wind Advisory is in efffect for gusts up to 50 mph.

Strong winds and heavy rain will occur as heavy feeder bands pass through our area.