A hazy and hot Friday ahead
Wildfire smoke and summer temperatures will lead to a hazy and hot Friday. Much needed drought relief chances rise.
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WeatherWise Alert: rising severe threat will impact Charlotte weekend events
The threat of severe weather begins Friday afternoon concerning damaging wind, lightning, hail, and flash flooding through Saturday night.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina
Evacuation orders issued because of tsunami threat after 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday.
A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey. At least 236 people were treated for injuries.
Bee Rock Branch Fire burns 175 acres in McDowell County - evacuation order to remain in place until further notice
The wildfire broke out Tuesday in McDowell County, spreading quickly uphill through heavy storm debris left by Hurricane Helene.
WeatherWise Alert: wind advisory in effect for the mountains and foothills
A Wind Advisory is in effect today through Wednesday morning, with gusty winds up to 50 mph possible.
Southern California jolted by a strong earthquake near San Diego
Southern California jolted by a strong earthquake near San Diego. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and was near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Table Rock Complex fire fully contained after burning more than 15,000 acres
The South Carolina Forestry Commission confirmed that another round of beneficial rain earlier in the week helped crews contain the Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires.
NWS no longer translating watches and warnings for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather.
