Severe storm alert through the evening
Tonight, we’ll have to keep an eye on a few thunderstorms developing as we head through the evening. Scattered storms are expected, with the biggest concern is an isolated damaging wind gust, and downpours.
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Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US
An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America in a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit heat that hasn’t been seen in some places in more than a decade. This heat wave is especially threatening because it’s hitting cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia with near-record temperatures.
Mecklenburg Co. designates cooling centers to help people beat the heat
The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to the day services centers, recreation centers, senior centers, and spraygrounds, which are designated as cooling stations.
Heat dome will blanket much of the US
Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring stifling heat and uncomfortable humidity to millions.
Flooding, mudslide close I-40 along Tennessee border
This stretch of interstate was heavily damaged by Helene in September 2024 and only re-opened in March.
Charlotte Fire conducts water rescues from heavy flooding
The Charlotte Fire Department responded to 51 flood related calls after heavy rainfall on Thursday. The calls included dramatic rescues in rising water that left people stranded and in danger
At least 4 dead after heavy rains flood parts of Texas
Heavy rains swamped San Antonio early Thursday, killing at least four people who were swept away in floodwaters as crews rescued dozens of others, officials said.
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado near Columbia, SC
The tornado, which touched down in Lexington County on Monday, carved a damage path over six miles long and 200 yards wide.
Barbara strengthens to hurricane, first of 2025 season in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Barbara has strengthened into a hurricane, the first of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season.
