Flash flooding causes evacuations in Chapel Hill
Heavy rain and flash flooding caused road closures and evacuations in central North Carolina.
Severe thunderstorm watch likely, as threat of downbursts increases
The environment is primed for explosive thunderstorms beginning Wednesday afternoon, as the threat of severe storms, damaging wind increases.
Tropical Storm Andrea forms, first of Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.
Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US
An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America in a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit heat that hasnβt been seen in some places in more than a decade. This heat wave is especially threatening because itβs hitting cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia with near-record temperatures.
Mecklenburg Co. designates cooling centers to help people beat the heat
The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to the day services centers, recreation centers, senior centers, and spraygrounds, which are designated asΒ cooling stations.
Heat dome will blanket much of the US
Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring stifling heat and uncomfortable humidity to millions.
Flooding, mudslide close I-40 along Tennessee border
This stretch of interstate was heavily damaged by Helene in September 2024 and only re-opened in March.
Charlotte Fire conducts water rescues from heavy flooding
The Charlotte Fire Department responded to 51 flood related calls after heavy rainfall on Thursday. The calls included dramatic rescues in rising water that left people stranded and in danger
At least 4 dead after heavy rains flood parts of Texas
Heavy rains swamped San Antonio early Thursday, killing at least four people who were swept away in floodwaters as crews rescued dozens of others, officials said.
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado near Columbia, SC
The tornado, which touched down in Lexington County on Monday, carved a damage path over six miles long and 200 yards wide.
Barbara strengthens to hurricane, first of 2025 season in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Barbara has strengthened into a hurricane, the first of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season.
At least 2 people killed as storms push through South
Two people were killed by falling trees and tens of thousands were left without power as severe storms rolled through the South over the weekend.
Tropical Storm Barbara strengthens off Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane overnight
Tropical Storm Barbara was strengthening Sunday off the southwest coast of Mexico and was expected to become a hurricane overnight but without menacing land, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
Duke Energy provides $500,000 in funds for NC storm preparedness
As North Carolina communities prepare for storm season, Duke Energy announced new support for preparedness initiatives led by local emergency response organizations across the state.
Potential for tropical development off Southeast coast diminish, but heavy rain, possible flooding threat remains for Carolinas
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a 0% chance of tropical development for the disturbance lifting out of Florida, but the threat of heavy rain and potential flash flooding remains for the Carolinas.
Monitoring Potential "Homegrown" Tropical System Along Carolina Coast
This system will bring heavy rain to North & South Carolina beaches over the back half of this week, regardless of tropical development.
