Warmer & windier into midweek
Highs will once again struggle to clear the 30s & 40s this Tuesday afternoon, but the mercury surges closer to 60° in the Queen City on Wednesday.
Today's Forecast
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Gaining over 50 minutes of daylight in February
Since passing the Winter Solstice in December, we have been slowly been gaining daylight. In February, we gain over 50 minutes through the month.
FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
Green Day and Billie Eilish kicked off the massive FireAid benefit concert, a two-venue concert extravaganza that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
Air Quality Alert issued as wildfire smoke impacts Western N.C.
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 200 acres in an area of heavy tree damage from Hurricane Helene. This has lead to higher smoke production that is now impacting air quality for surrounding communities.
The Crooked Creek Fire is now 100% contained
After burning 220 acres, the Crooked Creek Fire is now 100% contained.
Crooked Creek Wildfire 55% contained, evacuation order lifted
Emergency crews in McDowell county made significant progress after weather conditions improved Wednesday night to contain the wildfire that burned an estimated 250 acres.
Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Increased fire danger Wednesday
With gusty winds and low humidity, there is a higher than usual fire danger through the middle of the week.
Wind Advisory in effect Tuesday for the N.C. Mountains
Strong winds with gusts up to 50 mph will be possible through Tuesday afternoon for the high country.
