UPDATE: National Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado in Union Co.
The National Weather Service confirms an EF1 tornado with winds around 90 miles per hour touched down in Union County Wednesday morning.
Severe threat shifts to Eastern N.C., wind advisory remains in effect locally
The severe threat has ended for the region, but a wind advisory remains in effect as 30-40 mph gusts remain possible through the evening.
Severe storms cause power outages across the Carolinas
Thousands of customers are without power throughout the Carolinas due to Severe storms moving through the region.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Statewide tornado drills scheduled for Friday
The annual statewide tornado drill will now take place on Friday, March 7th. This is for both North and South Carolina.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Ways to receive warnings
Day 3 of Severe Weather Preparedness focuses on ways to receive severe weather alerts and where to go when severe weather strikes.
Wednesday school closures and delays due to strong winds
Due to high winds and the potential severe weather, several schools in our area are closed, delayed, or operating on a remote schedule.
Wind Advisory in effect Wednesday
Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible on Wednesday. This may result in a few power outages.
Crews in Gaston County battling brush fire near Cramerton
A large brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in Cramerton. According to the Town of Cramerton, "the fire has been contained."
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: understanding severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
It's Day 2 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week - learn what makes a thunderstorm severe, how tornadoes form and the difference between watches and warnings.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: overview and severe weather types
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is underway in the Carolinas, running from March 2-8, 2025.
Fire danger remains elevated as wildfires burn thousands of acres across the Carolinas
Wildfires continue to burn across Carolinas, prompting evacuations, an emergency declaration and burn bans as the fire danger remains elevated.
Flowers bloom and pollen booms across Carolinas
WCCB Charlotte meteorologist James Scott talks with local experts on how to protect your blooming trees from the cold - and how to protect yourself from the allergies they may bring.
Fire Weather Watch issued across the majority of North and South Carolina
Low relative humidity and gusty winds will increase the risk of wildfires across the Carolinas on Saturday.
Bridge reopens in Swannanoa 5 months after Helene
The Whitson Avenue Bridge reopened Wednesday afternoon reconnecting U.S. Highway 70 to Old U.S. Highway 70 in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Asteroid impact probability decreases to near-zero
Good news! NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032.
School closings and delays for Friday, February 21
Local school districts are making changes Friday, February 21 due to winter weather.
