Helene Now Post Tropical; Still Causing Major Flooding
The last of the rain from Helene has cleared out, but impacts will linger for days, if not weeks.
Emergency Officials Advise Residents To Prepare To Evacuate If You Live Near Rivers Or Lakes In The Area
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Agency issued an evacuation warning for residents living near the Catawba River, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie.
One Dead, One Injured After Tree Falls On Home In West Charlotte
One person is dead, one person is injured, and two children were rescued after a tree fell on a home Friday morning, according to Medic.
Rock Hill City Officials Provide Information On Helene Impacts
Rock Hill city officials host a news conference to provide updates on their response to Tropical Depression Helene.
VIDEO: Car Nearly Drives Into Downed Tree During Live Broadcast In Gastonia
WCCB Meteorologist James Scott was live on-air reporting about a massive tree that fell across South York Street in Gastonia when a vehicle nearly drove into the tree during the broadcast.
Gov. Cooper Provides Updates On Helene's Impacts On N.C.
Gov. Cooper provides updates on Helene's impacts on N.C. Helene has dumped heavy rain across the state which has caused catastrophic flooding and produced damaging wind that has knocked out power to more than a million people.Β
Helene Weakens To A Tropical Storm With Maximum Sustained Winds Of 70 MPH Over Georgia
Β Hurricane HeleneΒ weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) early Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Evacuations Underway in Taylorsville As Floodwaters Rise
Much of Alexander County has already received over 6β of rain since Thursday morning, inundating rivers, roads, and neighborhoods - and the worst is still yet to come.
Mandatory Evacuations Underway In Taylorsville Due To Flooding
Mandatory evacuations are underway in Taylorsville due to flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Helene Strengthens To A Category 4 Hurricane As It Nears Florida's Gulf Coast
Forecasters say Helene has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane as it races toward northwest Florida. The enormous storm is expected to make landfall Thursday night.
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado In Watauga County
A strong storm moved through Blowing Rock Wednesday evening spawning a confirmed EF-1 tornado
Charlotte Motor Speedway to Open Campgrounds To Welcome Hurricane Helene Evacuees
As preparations for next month's Bank of America ROVALβ’ 400 weekend continue, Charlotte Motor Speedway opened its campgrounds Wednesday for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Helene.
Helene Is Upgraded To Category 2 Hurricane As It Barrels Toward Florida
Fast-moving Hurricane HeleneΒ was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an βunsurvivableβ storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., forecasters said.
Foothills & High Country Prepare for Helene
Portions of the western Carolinas could see over a foot of rain through Saturday morning and the mountains will only worsen the flooding.
Governor Henry McMaster Declares State Of Emergency For South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions.
Caldwell County Declares State Of Emergency
Caldwell County Board of Commissioners Chairman Randy Church has declared a State of Emergency for Caldwell County effective at noon today (September 25), in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene for the county.Β
