Record heat today and tomorrow
Record highs will likely be broken in the Queen City over the next 48 hours. Rain and storms arrive on Thursday.
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Flooding
We say it all the time: turn around, donβt drown. Thatβs for good reason - the #1 cause of avoidable death from severe weather in the Carolinas is drivers trying to make it through flooded roadways.
Allergy season begins to bloom across Carolinas
Meteorologist James Scott spoke with Dr. Sanjay Khiani on how to keep from sneezin' this season.
Severe Weather Preparedness week: Lightning safety
There is a 1 and 15,300 chance you could be struck by lightning in your lifetime. Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright says, in order to avoid being a part of this statistic, do not wait until the last minute to get into your safe place.
Severe Weather Preparedness week: Damaging wind, tornadoes and hail
On day four of Severe Weather Preparedness week, we're focus on tornadoes, damaging wind and hail - and how having a plan ahead of severe weather can save lives.
Day 1 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Did you know that about 10% of thunderstorms in the U.S. each year are classified as severe? That means they can pack wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, produce hail the size of a golf ball or bigger, or even spawn tornadoes. These storms are serious threats to both life and property, so itβs crucial to be ready.
Total Lunar Eclipse Tuesday will be hard to see in the Carolinas
On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 a lunar eclipse will occur across several time zones, but viewing will be difficult across the Carolinas.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week overview
Each day this week, the WCCB Charlotte WeatherWise team will focus on a different safety topic β helping you prepare for the hazards that come with severe weather.
Magnitude 3.0 earthquake recorded outside of Columbia, South Carolina
An estimated 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey over Lake Murray just after 12:15 Thursday afternoon
