Fire danger increasing
The threat of wildfires is increasing across the area as ongoing drought and low humidity bring fire weather warnings.
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Tsunami danger appears to be subsiding after 8.8 magnitude quake
A tsunami has sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East.
Mecklenburg Co. reminds people about cooling centers to help beat the heat
With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected over the next week, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to help people stay safe.
City releases new guidelines for Gastonia cooling station
The City of Gastonia has new guidelines for how its temporary cooling station will operate.
Steve Miller Band cancels tour, saying extreme weather is a safety concern
Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and unpredictable flooding poses a danger to his band, its fans and crew.
Monitoring Gulf for potential tropical development
Regardless of development, this system will likely bring heavy rain to the central Gulf Coast - and could fling some moisture toward the Carolinas this weekend.
Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina
Floodwaters from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal swept a woman in her car from a rural road and forced dozens of people to flee their homes, officials in North Carolina said Monday.
Flash flooding causes evacuations in Chapel Hill
Heavy rain and flash flooding caused road closures and evacuations in central North Carolina.
Severe thunderstorm watch likely, as threat of downbursts increases
The environment is primed for explosive thunderstorms beginning Wednesday afternoon, as the threat of severe storms, damaging wind increases.
