Watch live: Brad Panovich tracks severe weather across the Carolinas

Watch live: Brad Panovich tracks severe weather across the Carolinas

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of bringing damaging winds and hail. A tornado watch is in effect for Ashe and Watauga counties until 8 p.m.  A severe thunderstorm…

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LIVE: Brad Panovich severe weather coverage

LIVE: Brad Panovich severe weather coverage

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of bringing damaging winds and hail. A tornado watch is in effect for Ashe and Watauga counties until 8 p.m.  A severe thunderstorm…

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Severe weather impacts hundreds of Charlotte flights

Severe weather impacts hundreds of Charlotte flights

As of 1:25 p.m., 339 flights were delayed at Charlotte Douglas, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. An additional 91 flights were canceled at Charlotte’s airport. More delays are possible as the storms move into the Queen City with heavy rain and gusty winds that prevent air travel.  An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that the vast majority of delays are due to weather.  A line of thunderstorms capable of producing hail and damaging…

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Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

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Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

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Weather Alert: Risk of severe weather races across Charlotte area Friday afternoon

Weather Alert: Risk of severe weather races across Charlotte area Friday afternoon

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

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‘The Wire’ actor’s son found unconscious after Locust Grove tornado

‘The Wire’ actor’s son found unconscious after Locust Grove tornado

‘The Wire’ actor Tray Chaney’s son was found unconscious after being thrown by a tornado in Locust Grove. The teen remains in critical condition. A tornado tore through a Henry County neighborhood Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a trail of destruction — and changing one family’s life in an instant. Tray Chaney, an actor known for his role as Poot on HBO’s The Wire, said his 18-year-old son Malachi Chaney was thrown nearly a football field…

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Flash Flood Warning issued for Bexar County | Weather Impact Alert

Flash Flood Warning issued for Bexar County | Weather Impact Alert

This week’s storms have brought much-needed rain to the Alamo City, along with hazards like hail and strong winds. SAN ANTONIO — Weather Impact Alert Days: The morning of Friday, May 30 The reason: Severe storms possible, with hail, strong winds and flooding. The breakdown After San Antonio was spared from severe weather Thursday, another line of storms is pushing its way into the metro early Friday—setting up another wet and potentially hazardous morning commute in…

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Room Service Vintage says goodbye to its patterned rugs after flood damage

Room Service Vintage says goodbye to its patterned rugs after flood damage

Employees rushed in and out of Room Service Vintage carrying records, shelves, art, lamps and clothes to the sidewalk Thursday morning, a day after the shop flooded during a destructive storm. Following the store’s closing time, employees and vendors were gathered for a regular meeting when the storm hit and water began to rise. “We were wading through it, all the carpets were squishy,” store manager Cristin Cornal said. “We had like 10 people trying…

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Houston braces for hurricane season 2025 — but will the power really stay on?

Houston braces for hurricane season 2025 — but will the power really stay on?

CenterPoint donates generator to Northeast Houston center as hurricane season looms. HOUSTON — Hurricane season begins on Sunday — and it’s bringing another round of uncertainty as many wonder whether electricity and infrastructure will hold up. CenterPoint says they’ve listened to those concerns and have taken action. The company donated a generator to the Northeast Multi-Service Center near Tidwell and Homestead. Some who live in Rosewood say the generator is great, but trees still crowd…

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No Storm, Still Flooded: Carolina Beach flooding research project

No Storm, Still Flooded: Carolina Beach flooding research project

8 minutes ago CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A research project led by North Carolina State University and UNC-Chapel Hill is helping the Town of Carolina Beach better understand why some areas flood — even when there’s no rain in the forecast. The “Sunny Day Flooding Project” focuses on flooding events that happen outside of major storms. “Not like potential tropical cyclone 8 last September. What we are focused on are the everyday events,” said…

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Room Service Vintage forced to close for days due to flooding

Room Service Vintage forced to close for days due to flooding

An employee with the store said they did have to throw out some merchandise, and all the carpet had to be ripped out. AUSTIN, Texas — A popular, long-time Austin vintage store is dealing with damage after strong storms moved through Wednesday night. Rob Kuzmicki, an employee at Room Service Vintage on North Loop Boulevard, said staff members were having a meeting when the power went out Wednesday. They still had their meeting – but then…

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Stream Hurricane IQ: Weather Impact special

Stream Hurricane IQ: Weather Impact special

On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s Hurricane IQ special on WCNC+. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 1 is the start of hurricane season, so the WCNC Weather Impact Team wanted to take a look back at the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and then forecast what the 2025 hurricane season might look like.  On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s…

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Hurricanes know they need to get better. Here's what they could look to do this offseason.

Hurricanes know they need to get better. Here's what they could look to do this offseason.

The Carolina Hurricanes — accustomed to playoff success but unable to break through with a Stanley Cup Final appearance in almost two decades — entered the offseason Thursday with plenty of cap space, a few roster holes and lingering questions about their ceiling and style of play.  Florida eliminated the Hurricanes from the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night with a 5-3 victory in Game 5. The Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions, have won…

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History with ‘Hud’: Impactful Cape Fear hurricanes which were subsequently retired

History with ‘Hud’: Impactful Cape Fear hurricanes which were subsequently retired

4 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Season kicks off on Sunday, marking the start of a 182-day stretch of prime hurricane formation conditions from June 1 through November 30. While the Cape Fear has been hit by countless memorable storms over the years, only a select few have been deemed worthy of being retired forever. In all, since naming tropical systems began in 1953, there have been 99 storms to be retired from…

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