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Tropics Ripe for Development as Peak Season Nears

The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring three areas for possible development.

Tropics Stay Hot: Grace & Henry Continue Strengthening Trend

For the first time all season, we could have two hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin at the same time.

Governor Cooper Issues State Of Emergency For N.C. In Response To Severe Weather

Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency for North Carolina on Wednesday in response to Tropical Depression Fred. He says this will activate the state's emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.

Flood Damage From Tropical Depression Fred In Western North Carolina | PHOTOS

Check out photos of the flood damage in western North Carolina after Tropical Depression Fred rolled through.

Campgrounds Evacuated, Schools Closed In Avery County Amid Flooding Concerns

Several campgrounds are currently being evacuated in Avery County amid flooding concerns and Avery County Schools have been closed for August 18th.

Tornado Off Old Mnt Rd In Iredell County Aug 17 1232pm Pantherspope

Tornado Warnings Issued For Parts Of The WCCB Viewing Area

Tornado warnings have been issued throughout the WCCB viewing area as Tropical Depression Fred moves north. Tornado warnings have been issued in Alexander, Iredell, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, and Wilkes Counties.

Earthquake Reported Just North Of Morganton Tuesday Morning

An earthquake was reported just north of Morganton, North Carolina on August 17th. The 2.7 magnitude earthquake happened at 9:19am near Old Johns River Road.

Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall in Florida, Marches Towards Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall along the Florida Panhandle this afternoon with winds of 65 mph. Fred will continue its march inland and could bring some nasty impacts to the Carolinas tomorrow (Tuesday). In fact, rain…

6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Alaska, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Global Sizzling: July Was Hottest Month On Record, NOAA Says

Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, U.S. weather officials announced.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven Forms

All eyes are on Fred at the moment, but future Tropical Storm Grace may steal the show soon.

Powerful Thunderstorms Result in Flooding, Water Rescues and Power Outages

A strong line of thunderstorms prompted a flood warning for Mecklenburg County Wednesday night. WCCB Charlotte had team coverage to keep you WeatherWise and informed throughout the evening.