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 music’s 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.
Longest continuous stretch of freezing temperatures for Charlotte in decades
The Queen City spent 67 consecutive hours at or below freezing this week -- the longest streak since the mid-90s!
Winter storm that dropped record-breaking snow in New Orleans spreads into Florida and the Carolinas
A major winter storm that slammed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida panhandle and eastern Carolinas.
Flight cancellations and delays | Winter weather impacting Charlotte airport
A winter storm in the Southern US is affecting air travel. Be sure to check your flight status with your airline before heading to the airport.
Snow and ice blankets NC Foothills and Upstate SC
Snow blanketed most of the North Carolina Foothills to Upstate South Carolina Tuesday evening with bitter cold wind chills creating the potential for ice. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get mixed feelings about the snow.
NCDOT crews finish pre-treating roads and bridges ahead of wintry weather
State transportation officials say they are prepared for whatever the year’s second winter storm may bring our way Tuesday into Wednesday.
Winter weather advisory in effect for snow Tuesday
A winter storm will bring snow and potential travel disruptions for areas near and south and east of I-85 Tuesday.
Governor Stein Provides News Briefing On Winter Weather
NC Governor Josh Stein and Director of Emergency Management Will Ray will provide updates and guidance on winter weather
Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Dangerous winds have returned to Southern California as new wildfires broke out and a pair of major Los Angeles-area blazes burned for a third week.
