Cold Air Damming - 'The Wedge'
The wedge, scientifically known as cold-air damming (CAD)
1 Dead, At Least 17 Injured After Tornado Rips Alabama Town
Officials say a tornado left significant storm damage just north of Birmingham, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. The National Weather Service in Birmingham says officials are evaluating the damage to determine the strength of the tornado, which hit the Fultondale area of Jefferson County late Monday night.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 7 AM
This is the current view from WCCB Charlotte around 5:15 pm Monday. We can usually see uptown, but not today! Dense Fog Advisory now in effect across the area until 7 AM. Take it easy on the roads this…
Weekend Weather View with Kaitlin
Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright makes her first Weekend Weather stop on Lake Norman
#TBT January 21, 1985: Coldest Temps in Carolina History
Anniversary of the coldest temperatures of the century to hit the Carolinas.
Cold Weather Phenomenon Spotted in Poland
Ice boulders or ice balls are a somewhat rare winter phenomenon that has been seen at several locations around the world. Here in the United States, these ice balls are found almost every winter at places like Lake Michigan.…
Look Up, Carolinas!
The ISS will appear in the WNW sky and disappear in the NNE sky.
Inauguration Weather History
Inauguration Day Weather Facts
Wind Advisory in Effect for the High Country
Hold on to your hats, High Country!
Climber Survives 100-Foot Fall Off Looking Glass Rock
Two climbers were rescued Thursday afternoon, one of which fell approximately 100 feet. While the climber did survive, his current condition is unknown.
Small Plane Crashes In South Carolina Neighborhood In Fog
A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in dense fog and set a home on fire Wednesday near an airport in South Carolina’s capital city, authorities said. A woman inside the home apparently escaped injury from the crash, but there was no immediate word on the fate of people in the plane.
Freezing Fog Is In The Forecast. What Is It?
With temperatures dropping below freezing and fog likely developing overnight much of the WCCB area could see what is called Freezing Fog.
Mecklenburg County Officials Provide A Homeless Shelter Update As Extreme Weather Approaches
Mecklenburg County officials say additional resources are being put into place to expand emergency shelter operations for the homeless in response to the extreme weather forecasted overnight Thursday, January 7th.
School Closings And Delays For January 8th
Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed, delayed, or going fully remote on Friday, January 8th due to the possibility of inclement weather.
Friday Winter Weather Timeline and Impacts
Timing out snow chances and winter weather late in the week.
Strong Christmas Eve Cold Front
Widespread rain, strong winds, and snow will impact the region on Christmas Eve. Blustery Christmas to follow.
