Weather News & Information

Wildfire Smoke Pushing Back Into The Carolinas

Another push of wildfire smoke and ground level ozone exceeding healthy standards leads to a midweek Air Quality Alert

Severe Threat Monday: Timing and Impacts

Damaging wind, large hail (greater than 2"), isolated tornadoes and localized flooding will also be possible with any storms that become severe beginning Monday afternoon.

A Massive Asteroid Will Pass By Earth This Weekend

An asteroid roughly the size of a skyscraper will pass by Earth this weekend

Tropical Depression Four Develops in the Atlantic

This storm will likely strengthen into Tropical Storm Cindy within the next 24 hours.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office Urges Residents To Prepare For Potential Severe Weather

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office has urged Mecklenburg County residents to prepare for the potential of severe weather today through Friday. Threats to be aware of include heavy rainfall, flooding, damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes.

Kannapolis Emergency Crews Evacuate Dozens Of People Due To Flash Flooding

First responders in Kannapolis evacuated approximately 30 people Tuesday afternoon, after flash flooding in the area.

Tropical Storm Bret Has Formed In The Atlantic

Tropical Storm Bret has formed in the central tropical Atlantic. This storm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it tracks west.

Weekend Brings Long-Awaited Relief From Smoke

Haze got you in a daze? Mother Nature freshens things up this weekend.

Keeping Your Pets Safe in the Howling Heat

The dog days of summer are here — and that can lead to a “ruff” time for our furry friends.

Code Red Air Quality Issued For The First Time In 7 Years

A Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect for most of the area on Wednesday

Dr. Paviol Shares Importance Of Skin Checks

The Importance of Skin Exams

Annual skin exams by your dermatologist are essential, but self-exams in between visits could be key to catching skin cancer early.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert in Effect for Parts of the Region

Increased levels of ozone production will decrease air quality today as smoke from Canadian wildfires brings more hazy skies to the region.

NC Department Of Environmental Quality Issues Air Quality Alert Until 10:00PM

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for several North Carolina counties.

Your 2023 Hurricane Season Outlook

As the calendar turns to June, hurricane season is officially underway. So, will 2023 continue the tepid trend 2022 started? Or will it get red-hot like the record-breaking 2020 & 2021 seasons?