Waves of rain will bring an isolated flood threat to the Carolinas
A stalled front will bring widespread rain to the Carolinas overnight through Thursday. Isolated flash flooding is possible.
Flash Flooding possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning
At this point, confidence is highest for the heaviest rain to develop first across the foothills, the Interstate 40 corridor, and the northern Piedmont before shifting farther south and east. The Charlotte metro and communities along Interstate 85 are currently trending toward seeing the most active weather during the early to mid-morning hours. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will also be a play.
Tropical Storm Bertha will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Gulf Coast
An area of low pressure in the Gulf will soon strengthen to Tropical Storm Bertha
Air Quality Warning in effect for Charlotte
An Air Quality Warning is in effect for Mecklenburg County until 8 PM Wednesday due to high concentrations of ground-level ozone.
House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent
There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents argue the bill would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active.
Heat Advisories in effect Thursday for Charlotte and many surrounding areas
Heat Advisories are in effect from 12 PM until 8 PM Thursday with heat indices up to 106° expected.
Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states. Intense heat and humidity are baking the regions with no immediate relief. The National Weather Service says conditions are “dangerous.” The heat index is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.
Feds to buy back North Carolina offshore wind lease from Duke Energy
Duke Energy is the latest utility to bow to pressure from the Trump administration to cancel offshore wind leases in return for money.
100-Degree Heat Builds Across Charlotte This Week
The big story for the second half of the week is the heat. A strong ridge of high pressure will park itself over the Southeast beginning Wednesday, acting like a lid on the atmosphere and allowing the heat to build for multiple days. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees through the holiday weekend, with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday coming very close to record highs. Add in the humidity, and it'll feel even hotter outside, so if you have holiday plans, be sure to take the heat seriously.
Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever
France has recorded its hottest day ever amid an exceptional heat wave in Europe. The national weather agency says France’s national thermal indicator—an average of temperatures measured at 30 weather stations— hit a new record of 85.6 F.
Heavy rain moves in overnight as the remnants of Arthur move through
Rain chances increase overnight for the Carolinas as remnant tropical moisture moves in. Isolated spin-up tornadoes not out of the question.
Team Rubicon: The veteran-led force responding to disasters
Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, has been conducting training exercises to prepare for hurricane season.
7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
A 7.8 magnitude offshore earthquake hit the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people, injuring hundreds and sending tsunami waves into nearby coasts.
NOAA is Projecting a Below Average Hurricane Season
NOAA has released their 2026 Atlantic Basin hurricane forecast and it is projected to be a below-average hurricane season.
City of Monroe water supply gets major boost during current drought conditions
The City of Monroe activated a newly constructed pipeline Friday, beginning the flow of nearly two million gallons of additional water per day into Lake Lee, which sits at the center of Monroe's three-lake drinking water system.
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires are intensifying across the southeastern U.S.
