Winsome warmup ahead
Highs surge near 70Β° by Friday - and the weekend looks even warmer.
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Skyscraper-size Asteroid Will Buzz Earth On Friday, Safely Passing Within 1.7 Million Miles
Astronomers say an asteroid as big as a skyscraper will pass within 1.7 million miles of Earth on Friday. NASA estimates the space rock is between 690 feet and 1,575 feet across, which means the asteroid could be similar in size to New York City's Empire State Building.
Scores Of North Carolina Sea Turtles Have Died After Being Stunned By Frigid Temperatures
Officials say scores of sea turtles stunned by cold temperatures along the North Carolina coast have died. The North Carolina State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology says it took in 109 cold-stunned sea turtles from Cape Lookout on Sunday. Officials say the frigid temperatures leave the cold-blooded reptiles lethargic, leaving them vulnerable to being carried by wind to the shorelines.
School Closings And Delays For Thursday, January 18th
Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed or will be operating on a delay/remote learning due to inclement weather.
Several School Districts Cancel After-School Activities Due To Severe Weather Threat
Several school districts in the WCCB viewing area have canceled after-school activities, including athletic events, Friday due to the threat of severe weather.
Second Round of Severe Weather Friday
Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat, but all severe modes are on the table, including significant hail and a few tornadoes.
Officials Identify Man Killed In Claremont Following Tornado
Family members tell WCCB's Marvin Beach that Dustin Weaver died when powerful storms passed along Evening Drive around 12:20 p.m.
Catawba County Comes Together To Support Community Members Impacted By Severe Storms
The Catawba County community is coming together to support those affected by severe storms by offering temporary shelter and making donations of food, water, and other house hold items.
Gov. Cooper Declares State Of Emergency For North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency due to severe weather across the state.
