Today is the βin-betweenβ day in this forecast. Weβll start off with plenty of sunshine and a nice warm-up through the afternoon, with highs climbing into the upper 70s. Most of the day stays dry, but by late Wednesday evening, a weak cold front could trigger a few isolated showers or thunderstorms.
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.
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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.
Winter Weather Advisories are in place for virtually the entire WCCB Charlotte viewing area.
