Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Parts Of The Region
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the WCCB viewing area this afternoon. Potential threats include golf ball sized hail and damaging gusts of 60-70 mph.
Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Critical Aid To Flood-Stricken Brazil
These critical aid flights transported more than 45 tons of urgently needed items such as community water filtration systems, household water filters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lights, and more to the flood-stricken country.
Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Solar Watch in Effect
The aurora borealis may be seen as far south as the Carolinas Friday night.
Cleanup Underway After Two Tornadoes Tear Through Gaston County
Two EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed in Cleveland and Gaston counties on Wednesday as nearly 10,000 customers remain without power 48 hours later.
A Rare 'Severe' Solar Storm Could Bring The Northern Lights To Parts Of The United States
For the first time since 2005, a Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
National Weather Service Confirms Two EF-1 Tornadoes
The National Weather Service has confirmed two separate EF-1 tornadoes. One stretching from Polkville to Cherryville the other stretching from Gastonia to Belmont.
Lightning Strike More Than Likely Causes House Fire In South Charlotte
Charlotte Fire says lightning more than likely caused a fire at a home in south Charlotte early Thursday morning.
More Than A Dozen Schools Closed Due to Storms Thursday
Due to impacts from severe weather and power outages, more than a dozen schools will be closed for students on Thursday, May 9th.
100-Foot Tree Cuts NW Charlotte Neighborhood in Half
Neighbors say it was all over in an instant - but the damage will take days, if not weeks, to clean up.
WeatherWise Alert: Severe Threat Increases Wednesday Afternoon
Two to three rounds of strong to severe storms will be possible across the region through Thursday. Damaging wind, large hail, localized flooding and isolated tornadoes will all be possible.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Commissioner Causey Explains What You Need To Know
With hurricane season rapidly approaching, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges North Carolinians to use National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs May 5-11, as a time to prepare for the potential of extreme weather.
Deadly Tornado Passes Through Oklahoma
Officials in Oklahoma confirmed at least four people were killed, including an infant after a tornado outbreak there on Saturday, April 27th.
Revamped Gastonia Baseball Club Opens 2024 Season
Say goodbye to the Honey Hunters - and say hello to the Gastonia Baseball Club.
Organizations From Around The Country Help Rock Hill Residents With Storm Clean Up
The aftermath of a weekend hail storm is attracting volunteers from around to the country to Rock Hill, S.C.
National Hurricane Center Monitoring Area In The Atlantic
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is over one month away, but the National Hurricane Center is watching an area of low pressure in the Atlantic.
Rock Hill Residents Caught Off Guard By Severe Weather
After seeing the damage up close, the National Weather Service has been able to confirm there was no tornado in Rock Hill over the weekend, just a very strong thunderstorm.
