Severe Weather Preparedness week: Damaging wind, tornadoes and hail
On day four of Severe Weather Preparedness week, we're focus on tornadoes, damaging wind and hail - and how having a plan ahead of severe weather can save lives.
Day 1 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Did you know that about 10% of thunderstorms in the U.S. each year are classified as severe? That means they can pack wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, produce hail the size of a golf ball or bigger, or even spawn tornadoes. These storms are serious threats to both life and property, so itβs crucial to be ready.
Total Lunar Eclipse Tuesday will be hard to see in the Carolinas
On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 a lunar eclipse will occur across several time zones, but viewing will be difficult across the Carolinas.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week overview
Each day this week, the WCCB Charlotte WeatherWise team will focus on a different safety topic β helping you prepare for the hazards that come with severe weather.
Magnitude 3.0 earthquake recorded outside of Columbia, South Carolina
An estimated 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey over Lake Murray just after 12:15 Thursday afternoon
Heavy snow brings life - and money - to Beech Mountain
Lifeβs a Beechβ¦ and North Americaβs tallest town east of the Rockies (5,506') has been playing in the snow this winter. About five feet of it, actually.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have a remote learning day Wednesday
Due to leftover wintry weather conditions across the county, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have a remote learning day for students on Wednesday.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are closed Tuesday because of the wintry weather
All Charlotte-Mecklenburg district, school, and work locations will be closed on Tuesday because of the wintry weather.
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Philβs handlers say heβs seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather. Philβs annual prediction occurred shortly after dawn Monday outside his tree stump in Gobblerβs Knob.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on a two-hour delay Friday
CharlotteβMecklenburg Schools will operate on a twoβhour delay on Friday because of leftover wintry weather.
Gov. Stein declares State of Emergency ahead of next winter storm
Gov. Josh Stein issued a new State of Emergency to ensure the state qualifies if federal assistance is needed to respond or recover from this weekend's winter weather.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on a two-hour delay Thursday
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday because of leftover wintry weather.
UPDATE: CATS running limited transit services Monday
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) resumed limited services Monday but with predicted freezing conditions tonight, all services will end at midnight.
Emergency Officials address conditions across Charlotte
Robert Graham, chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, says officials are closely monitoring conditions across the city and coordinating with local agencies to ensure public safety.Β
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are closed on Monday due to the winter storm
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed on Monday due to the winter storm moving through the Charlotte area. The district will not be using a make-up day.
Weekend Winter Storm: Power Outage Risk To Rise Later Today
Power outages and hazardous road conditions continue across the viewing area as conditions are expected to worsen this evening.
