WeatherWise Alert: wind advisory in effect Thursday night for the high country
Strong northwest gusts up to 50-60 mph possible for the mountains, along with accumulating snow Thursday night.
Hurricane Helene: Full report released by the National Hurricane Center
The National Hurricane Center released the Tropical Cyclone Report for hurricane Helene on Wednesday. Helene is responsible for at least 248 direct and indirect deaths in the United States.
North Carolina lawmakers approve additional $528M for Hurricane Helene recovery
North Carolina lawmakers agreed Wednesday to spend another $528 million on Hurricane Helene recovery.
Cleanup underway after deadly weekend of tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms
Residents are surveying damage from unusually vicious weather in multiple U.S. states where violent twisters, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires decimated entire neighborhoods.
WeatherWise Alert: Tornado Watch issued ahead of Sunday morning severe threat
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch until 2 p.m. for parts of the region as a line of rain and storms works its way east through the Carolinas Sunday morning.
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill targeting parking lots
The bipartisan-supported bill aims to remove parking minimum requirements and toxic pavement sealants while updating guidance on how to manage run-off and floodplains.
Total lunar eclipse early Friday morning: When to see totality
A Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible across North and South America early Friday. Here are details on when to see the peak event of totality.
Kaitlin visits Union Elementary School
Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright visits the second graders at Union Elementary School to talk all things weather.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: preparing your home for severe weather
A few small upgrades to your home now, could make all the difference this severe weather season.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week - Lightning safety
In the U.S., there are typically 20-25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes each year. Knowing the dangers of lightning is important so you know what to do when a thunderstorm strikes.
UPDATE: National Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado in Union Co.
The National Weather Service confirms an EF1 tornado with winds around 90 miles per hour touched down in Union County Wednesday morning.
Severe threat shifts to Eastern N.C., wind advisory remains in effect locally
The severe threat has ended for the region, but a wind advisory remains in effect as 30-40 mph gusts remain possible through the evening.
Severe storms cause power outages across the Carolinas
Thousands of customers are without power throughout the Carolinas due to Severe storms moving through the region.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Statewide tornado drills scheduled for Friday
The annual statewide tornado drill will now take place on Friday, March 7th. This is for both North and South Carolina.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Ways to receive warnings
Day 3 of Severe Weather Preparedness focuses on ways to receive severe weather alerts and where to go when severe weather strikes.
Wednesday school closures and delays due to strong winds
Due to high winds and the potential severe weather, several schools in our area are closed, delayed, or operating on a remote schedule.
