Area wide burn ban continues
Fire weather alerts continue across the region as dry conditions worsen. Relief from the fire threat moves in later this week.
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Evacuations Underway in Taylorsville As Floodwaters Rise
Much of Alexander County has already received over 6” of rain since Thursday morning, inundating rivers, roads, and neighborhoods - and the worst is still yet to come.
Mandatory Evacuations Underway In Taylorsville Due To Flooding
Mandatory evacuations are underway in Taylorsville due to flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Helene Strengthens To A Category 4 Hurricane As It Nears Florida's Gulf Coast
Forecasters say Helene has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane as it races toward northwest Florida. The enormous storm is expected to make landfall Thursday night.
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado In Watauga County
A strong storm moved through Blowing Rock Wednesday evening spawning a confirmed EF-1 tornado
Charlotte Motor Speedway to Open Campgrounds To Welcome Hurricane Helene Evacuees
As preparations for next month's Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekend continue, Charlotte Motor Speedway opened its campgrounds Wednesday for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Helene.
Helene Is Upgraded To Category 2 Hurricane As It Barrels Toward Florida
Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., forecasters said.
Foothills & High Country Prepare for Helene
Portions of the western Carolinas could see over a foot of rain through Saturday morning and the mountains will only worsen the flooding.
Governor Henry McMaster Declares State Of Emergency For South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions.
