Weather News & Information

Poised to Become Major Hurricane, Dorian Sets Sights on Southeast

Dorian will likely become a major hurricane sometime this week.

Dorian Hits US Virgin Islands As Category 1 Hurricane

Dorian became a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it struck the U.S. Virgin Islands, with forecasters saying it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend.

Storm Dorian Heads For Puerto Rico Amid Fears Of Flooding

Tropical Storm Dorian threatened Puerto Rico with a direct hit at near-hurricane force on Wednesday and forecasters said it could strengthen further as it approaches the U.S. mainland.

Storms Bring Down Trees And Power Lines Throughout Iredell And Catawba County

Thousands of people are without power after strong storms moved across the Iredell and Catawba County regions Wednesday evening.

Tropics Wake Up, Chantal Forms in Atlantic

The newly formed system is not a threat to land.

NOAA Increases Chance For Above-Normal Hurricane Season

NOAA forecasters monitoring oceanic and atmospheric patterns say conditions are now more favorable for above-normal hurricane activity since El Nino has now ended.

Hurricane Victims In The Carolinas Frustrated With Slow Housing Recovery

The heating and air conditioning in Carrie Johnson’s home — damaged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 — still wasn’t fixed when Hurricane Florence flooded her house last September. Now, her home of over 50 years is gutted, the flooring and walls nothing more than bare wooden beams smelling faintly of river water.

Tropical Storm Barry Closes In With What Could Be Epic Rain

Homeowners sandbagged their doors and tourists trying to get out of town jammed the airport Friday as Tropical Storm Barry began rolling in with the potential for an epic drenching that could prove whether New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana learned the lessons of Hurricane Katrina over a decade ago.

Tropical Storm Barry Could Bring Up To 20 Inches Of Rain To Louisiana

Tropical Storm Barry formed off the coast of Louisiana on Thursday and threatened to blow ashore as a hurricane with relatively weak winds but torrential rains that could test the flood-control improvements made in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina 14 years ago.

Strong Storms Take Down Several Trees Across The City

Three cars were crushed Thursday night after a tree fell during strong evening storms that moved through the area.

Devastation After Widespread Flooding

Christian Maddox was stunned when he walked into his house at Riverside Drive and Lake Drive. He hasn't been there since Sunday afternoon, when the water levels on the Catawba River in Northwest Charlotte started rising.

Catawba County Residents Impacted By Floods Can File Application For Damage Program

To assist with recovery efforts, Catawba County Emergency Services is asking Catawba County residents with storm-related damage to their home to complete a Catawba County Damage Assessment Program application.

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper Gives Update On Flooding Following Weekend Storms

After declaring a State of Emergency Sunday, Governor Roy Cooper gives an update on the flood warnings and rescue efforts in portions of the piedmont and western North Carolina.