Erin becomes this year's first hurricane in the Atlantic
Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides.
Parents and child killed when tree falls on car during storm
A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee, an official said Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday morning in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and forecasters expect it to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season this week.
Rushing floodwater from heavy rain kills 2 in NC
Two people were found dead in central North Carolina after rushing floodwaters pulled them from their submerged car.
Rain causes damage around Charlotte
Wet roads turned to flooded ones. In south Charlotte yards looked more like ponds Tuesday morning.
Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the Atlantic, but it's expected to move away from the US coast
A tropical storm is churning in the western Atlantic Ocean, but forecasters say it is expected to move away from the U.S. coast and stay north of Bermuda.
Tsunami danger appears to be subsiding after 8.8 magnitude quake
A tsunami has sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East.
Mecklenburg Co. reminds people about cooling centers to help beat the heat
With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected over the next week, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to help people stay safe.
City releases new guidelines for Gastonia cooling station
The City of Gastonia has new guidelines for how its temporary cooling station will operate.
Steve Miller Band cancels tour, saying extreme weather is a safety concern
Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and unpredictable flooding poses a danger to his band, its fans and crew.
Monitoring Gulf for potential tropical development
Regardless of development, this system will likely bring heavy rain to the central Gulf Coast - and could fling some moisture toward the Carolinas this weekend.
Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina
Floodwaters from the remnants ofΒ Tropical Storm ChantalΒ swept a woman in her car from a rural road and forced dozens of people to flee their homes, officials in North Carolina said Monday.
Flash flooding causes evacuations in Chapel Hill
Heavy rain and flash flooding caused road closures and evacuations in central North Carolina.
Severe thunderstorm watch likely, as threat of downbursts increases
The environment is primed for explosive thunderstorms beginning Wednesday afternoon, as the threat of severe storms, damaging wind increases.
Tropical Storm Andrea forms, first of Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.
Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US
An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America in a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit heat that hasnβt been seen in some places in more than a decade. This heat wave is especially threatening because itβs hitting cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia with near-record temperatures.
