Charlotte Water to implement voluntary water restrictions amid ongoing dry conditions
Charlotte Water plans to implement voluntary water restrictions starting next week amid the ongoing drought.
Iredell Water asks customers to restrict outdoor usage during drought
A local water system is asking customers to help conserve water in the extreme heat and dry conditions. Iredell Water is the first in our area to implement water restrictions this season.
The First Hurricane Season Outlook Drops Today From Colorado State University
One of the biggest storylines this year isn’t just in the Atlantic, it’s happening in the Pacific. There are growing signs that a “Super El Niño” could develop as we head into the peak of hurricane season. A typical El Niño means warmer-than-average water in the Pacific. A Super El Niño takes that even further, with temperatures running about 1.5 to 2°C above normal, which can have a stronger influence on weather patterns. Right now, some of the latest guidance from NOAA and the ECMWF suggests there’s roughly a 1-in-3 chance we could reach those levels by late summer or early fall.
March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental US, federal meteorologists say
March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years.
Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record
The Artemis II astronauts have kicked off their record-breaking trip around the moon that promises unprecedented views of the far side. Monday’s lunar journey comes after the three Americans and one Canadian broke Apollo 13’s distance record, the farthest that humans have ever traveled from Earth.
Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crew's first downlinked images Friday, 1 1/2 days into the first astronaut moonshot in more than half a century.
Storms cancel thousands of flights and long security lines cause travel nightmares
Severe weather, snow storms, and the TSA worker shortage caused travel nightmares across the United States Monday.
Significant severe weather threat tonight through Monday
The severe weather threat is continuing to build across our region late tonight into Monday. The primary threats are damaging winds and even a few tornadoes, especially for locations south of I-85 and along and east of the I-77 corridor.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Flooding
We say it all the time: turn around, don’t drown. That’s for good reason - the #1 cause of avoidable death from severe weather in the Carolinas is drivers trying to make it through flooded roadways.
Allergy season begins to bloom across Carolinas
Meteorologist James Scott spoke with Dr. Sanjay Khiani on how to keep from sneezin' this season.
Severe Weather Preparedness week: Lightning safety
There is a 1 and 15,300 chance you could be struck by lightning in your lifetime. Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright says, in order to avoid being a part of this statistic, do not wait until the last minute to get into your safe place.
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 it’s 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 — 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
