Charlotte North Carolina News

Up to three inches of rain in Charlotte could create localized flash flooding impacts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Periods of heavy rain through Wednesday could create weather impacts including thunderstorms and localized flash flooding. Snow and wintry weather are also possible in the mountains. The best chance for impacts is Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. When Rainy weather moved into the Charlotte area on Monday and heavier rain is forecast to impact the Tuesday evening commute…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The community is coming together for a night of compassion, excitement, and generosity to aid families impacted by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. On Dec. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m., Hillside Farms in Lincolnton will host an evening dedicated to providing relief and hope for those who need it most. HopeMill is a nonprofit organization that started right after Hurricane Helene. They have continued their efforts well after the storm…

The fire has spread about 650 acres, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Fire crews are battling a 650-acre wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park, with the blaze now 75% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. The U.S. Forest Service and multiple agencies have been working throughout the day to contain the fire, according to Crowders Mountain Fire & Rescue. Operations have created several roadside fires in the…

The program, now in its sixth year, brought much-needed resources to schools in western North Carolina, as well as an emotional boost for students. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a heartwarming display of community support, The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, Carolina Panthers, and Coca-Cola Consolidated have extended their annual “Joy to the Carolinas” program to hurricane-impacted schools in western North Carolina this week. The initiative, now in its sixth year, brought holiday spirit and much-needed…

Vance said, “My simple message to the people of Appalachia is that we haven’t forgotten you — we love you.” FAIRVIEW, N.C. — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene that they haven’t been forgotten as he surveyed storm wreckage and talked to first responders in one of his first public appearances since the election. Vance said he was visiting because the holidays are…

Twelve hand-painted barrels are up for auction, all painted in the signature style of each participating artist. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over a dozen Charlotte artists are coming together for a good cause.  Each artist has created a unique piece of art that is up for auction, with proceeds benefiting western North Carolina relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene.  It’s happening through a partnership between the TAOH Outdoor Gallery, the Piece for Peace Movement,…

The town is hoping the snow brings back a sense of normalcy as it continues recovering from the storm. BANNER ELK, N.C. — Snow may have stopped falling out of the sky, but it’s still coming down on Beech Mountain.  The Beech Mountain Ski Resort is expected to open on Saturday, Nov. 30, welcoming in as many people as possible. It’s hard to believe just eight weeks ago this entire part of the state was…

More than 55,000 flood loss claims have been reported to the National Flood Insurance Program. WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Wednesday that flood insurance payments for Hurricane Helene have exceeded $1 billion.  Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, caused widespread devastation across several states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.  As of Wednesday, more than 55,000 flood loss claims have been…

More than 55,000 flood loss claims have been reported to the National Flood Insurance Program. WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Wednesday that flood insurance payments for Hurricane Helene have exceeded $1 billion.  Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, caused widespread devastation across several states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.  As of Wednesday, more than 55,000 flood loss claims have been…

Scattered storms on Thursday will be fueled by temperatures near 70 degrees. Brad Panovich explains his forecast. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A stormy Thanksgiving weather forecast will impact the holiday in the Carolinas and across the East Coast, WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Chief Meteolorigst Brad Panovich says. With generally clear weather in Charlotte on Wednesday, the rainy – and potentially stormy – weather moves into the Southeast beginning early Thursday morning. On Thursday, parts of the…

Cooper criticized the General Assembly’s recent recovery bill, describing it as a “power grab” that fails to provide immediate funding to small businesses. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a state “disaster relief” bill because he says the “legislation is a sham.” Senate Bill 382 was passed last week by the Republican-controlled General Assembly. The bill contained $227 million in relief from the state’s reserves but ordered the money to remain…

Cooper criticized the General Assembly’s recent recovery bill, describing it as a “power grab” that fails to provide immediate funding to small businesses. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a state “disaster relief” bill because he says the “legislation is a sham.” Senate Bill 382 was passed last week by the Republican-controlled General Assembly. The bill contained $227 million in relief from the state’s reserves but ordered the money to remain…

Cooper criticized the General Assembly’s recent recovery bill, describing it as a “power grab” that fails to provide immediate funding to small businesses. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a state “disaster relief” bill because he says the “legislation is a sham.” Senate Bill 382 was passed last week by the Republican-controlled General Assembly. The bill contained $227 million in relief from the state’s reserves but ordered the money to remain…

We reached out to NC Emergency Management for details. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene made landfall in western North Carolina, destroying everything from trees to homes to entire town squares. The storm left behind a nearly incalculable amount of debris, and in the weeks since Helene landed there have been immense efforts from both North Carolina government leaders and citizens of western North Carolina to clear out the…

Warming ocean waters contributed to Helene’s intensity but others were classic weather set ups, like a predecessor rain event. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There have been a lot of questions, comments and misinformation floating around about Hurricane Helene and the storm’s ties to climate change. Before we answer the question about whether climate change had an impact on Helene, let’s look at the facts we know about tropical systems and the Atlantic Basin. The oceans are…