Saturday starts with a weak front sliding throughΒ ourΒ region. The big thing to know here is moisture is lacking, so most of the rain struggles to survive as it moves east. The mountains may squeeze out a little accumulation, but around CharlotteΒ MetroΒ and areas east, itβs mainly a cloudy start with perhaps a few spotty drops that never really amount to much.
With spring just around the corner, emergency officials in South Carolina said it is time to begin preparing for severe weather.
An EF-4 tornado tore through Cookeville, Tennessee killing 18 people and injuring 88 others.Β Five of the victims were children.Β This was the strongest-rated tornado the nation has seen in nearly three years.
View the school closings and delays for Friday, March 6th.
Meteorologist Nicole Madden explains why the tornadoes in Tennessee were so deadly, and how you can stay weather wise in the Carolinas.
Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee as families slept early Tuesday, shredding more than 140 buildings and burying people in piles of rubble and wrecked basements. At least 22 people were killed, some before they could even get out of bed, authorities said.
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It's not exactly a redemption story, but Thursday's snow across the high country provided some solace to those suffering through a disappointing winter.
NC DOTΒ has 20 trucks treating interstates in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union counties with a brine mix.
