Tuesday is shaping up to feel much more like early summer around the Carolinas. Weβll wake up to plenty of sunshine and a warmer start to the day, with afternoon temperatures quickly climbing into the low 80s.
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.
