Weather News & Information

Wind Advisory in effect Wednesday

Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible on Wednesday. This may result in a few power outages.

Crews in Gaston County battling brush fire near Cramerton

A large brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in Cramerton. According to the Town of Cramerton, "the fire has been contained."

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: understanding severe thunderstorms and tornadoes

It's Day 2 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week - learn what makes a thunderstorm severe, how tornadoes form and the difference between watches and warnings.

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: overview and severe weather types

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is underway in the Carolinas, running from March 2-8, 2025.

Fire danger remains elevated as wildfires burn thousands of acres across the Carolinas

Wildfires continue to burn across Carolinas, prompting evacuations, an emergency declaration and burn bans as the fire danger remains elevated.

Flowers bloom and pollen booms across Carolinas

WCCB Charlotte meteorologist James Scott talks with local experts on how to protect your blooming trees from the cold - and how to protect yourself from the allergies they may bring.

Fire Weather Watch issued across the majority of North and South Carolina

Low relative humidity and gusty winds will increase the risk of wildfires across the Carolinas on Saturday.

Bridge reopens in Swannanoa 5 months after Helene

The Whitson Avenue Bridge reopened Wednesday afternoon reconnecting U.S. Highway 70 to Old U.S. Highway 70 in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Asteroid impact probability decreases to near-zero

Good news! NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032.

School closings and delays for Friday, February 21

Local school districts are making changes Friday, February 21 due to winter weather.

Through tragedy & triumph, first-year head coach continues Myers Park basketball dominance

29-year-old Andrew Glover has had a whirlwind season, winning the South Meck 4A basketball regular season title in his first year as Myers Park’s head coach.

Governor Stein provides update on winter weather, urges caution on treacherous roads

Governor Josh Stein and the State Emergency Response Team are providing further updates on the state of winter weather, as well as resources for North Carolinians who are impacted by the storm.

Resurgent tourism in High Country this winter

Tourist destinations in the High Country have been struggling since Helene - but their fortunes have changed for the better since winter began.

Snowy roads lead to hundreds of crashes as Arctic air brings record cold

Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout North Carolina and Virginia, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles.