Waves of cold rain and mountain ice continue through Thursday
Waves of cold rain along with mountain ice will impact the region through Thursday. The latest totals and impacts here.
Winter Weather Advisory upgraded to Ice Storm Warning for parts of the region
Freezing rain from a winter storm will not only impact travel, but likely lead to power outages under the weight of ice across parts of the N.C. mountains through Wednesday morning.
Winter Storm Warning issued for parts of the High Country
Freezing rain could leave parts of the high country coated in a layer of ice leading to dangerous travel and power outages.
Bars & patrons prepare for Super Bowl Sunday
No matter what happens on Super Bowl Sunday, good times will be had across the Charlotte Metro in places like Steamer's Sports Pub and Smokey Joe's Cafe.
2 dead as storm with possible tornado moves through Tennessee
Officials in eastern Tennessee say a mother and daughter were killed when the storm passed through the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas of Morgan County on Thursday night.
Severe storms possible Thursday in the Mountains and Foothills
Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon and evening. Here's the latest on threats and timing:
New NASA observations show a small chance of a large asteroid impacting Earth in 2032
New NASA observations show a near-Earth asteroid with more than a 1% chance of impacting Earth in seven years.
Charlotte breaks a nearly century old record high temperature
Charlotte had a high temperature of 80Β° on Tuesday. This breaks the previous record for February 4th which was 76Β° set in 1927.
Gaining over 50 minutes of daylight in February
Since passing the Winter Solstice in December, we have been slowly been gaining daylight. In February, we gain over 50 minutes through the month.
FireAid combines musicβs biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
Green Day and Billie Eilish kicked off the massive FireAid benefit concert, a two-venue concert extravaganza that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
Air Quality Alert issued as wildfire smoke impacts Western N.C.
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 200 acres in an area of heavy tree damage from Hurricane Helene. This has lead to higher smoke production that is now impacting air quality for surrounding communities.
The Crooked Creek Fire is now 100% contained
After burning 220 acres, the Crooked Creek Fire is now 100% contained.
Crooked Creek Wildfire 55% contained, evacuation order lifted
Emergency crews in McDowell county made significant progress after weather conditions improved Wednesday night to contain the wildfire that burned an estimated 250 acres.
Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Increased fire danger Wednesday
With gusty winds and low humidity, there is a higher than usual fire danger through the middle of the week.
Wind Advisory in effect Tuesday for the N.C. Mountains
Strong winds with gusts up to 50 mph will be possible through Tuesday afternoon for the high country.
