Cold Tuesday with a warmer start to 2026
Much colder temperatures are expected through Tuesday, but we head back to average to close out 2025!
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, family among 7 killed in Statesville plane crash
A business jet carrying seven people, including retired NASCAR race driver Greg Biffle and his family, crashed Thursday in Statesville, killing everyone aboard, authorities said.
Winter Solstices Officially Arrives Sunday
Sunday starts off quiet and fairly mild for late December. Weβll see a mix of sun and clouds through the day, and temperatures will climb into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees by the afternoon. Not exactly the deep freeze youβd expect for the first day of winter.
Winter Weather could impact parts of the Carolinas on Friday
A wintry mix will move into parts of the Carolinas on Friday. For most of the WCCB Charlotte area, expect a cold rain
The first big snowstorm of the winter hits the Northeast
The Northeast is seeing its first major winter snowstorm arrive just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday. Some parts of northern New England are expecting up to 10 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect tonight as freezing rain is expected across the mountains
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 pm Monday until 12 pm Tuesday as freezing rain brings icy conditions to the mountains
Large wildfire spreading across Avery County near Banner Elk
A wildfire in Avery County is spreading quickly due to ongoing dry conditions.
The Northen Lights Possible Across NC The Next Two Nights
The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a "severe geomagnetic storm watch" for Tuesday extending into Wednesday.
Museum of Illusions celebrates National STEM Day this weekend
Turn science into real world learning! The Museum of Illusions is hosting a special STEM Day this Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm.
Increased fire danger across parts of the Carolinas
Mild temperatures, dry air and gusty winds will lead to a high fire danger today across the area.
No widespread snow, but area-wide freezing temperatures ahead
A strong cold front early next week brings our first freeze of the season and even a few mountain snowflakes.
The biggest and brightest moon of the year happens tonight
The name "Beaver Moon" comes from the signaling when the beavers begins to build its shelter for the winter before the ground freezes. The Beaver Moon is the second of four supermoons which will allow to appear 14% larger and 30% brighter.
Survivors in Jamaica struggle to rebuild after Melissa
No food. No water. No shelter. That's a reality many Jamaicans are facing one week after Hurricane Melissa's devastating landfall.
Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.
Hurricane Melissa roars ashore in Jamaica at Category 5 strength, breaks Atlantic's modern landfalling pressure record
At 892 mb, Melissa is the most intense landfalling Atlantic storm since the infamous 1935 "Labor Day" hurricane. Wind gusts approaching 220 mph are among the strongest *ever* recorded on Earth.
Two more oceanfront homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks collapse
In total, 24 homes have been lost to the surf along this fragile stretch of coastline since 2020.
