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South Carolina’s new budget allocates $40 million for disaster relief to aid homeowners after Hurricane Helene. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s new state budget takes effect Monday, and it includes $40 million in disaster relief funds aimed at helping homeowners still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The federal government is sending $150 million in Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery funding to the hardest-hit counties. At least 80% of that funding must go to 6 counties in the…

Strong-to-severe storms capable of producing small hail and damaging winds are popping up across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team issued a Weather Alert this week due to the threat of extreme heat and severe storms. Widespread severe thunderstorm warnings popped up across the Charlotte area on Wednesday and there could be another round of strong-to-severe storms on Thursday afternoon. As of 1 p.m., storms developed in the mountains with…

In 2004, Frances, a tropical storm by the time it reached the Carolinas, spawned 45 tornadoes in South Carolina and 11 in North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has its first named tropical storm named Andrea. As the East Coast is anticipating an active season, many people may know the typical way to prepare for a hurricane about to hit their area, but they may not anticipate one of the things…

Andrea was located 1,205 miles west of the Azores, forecasters said. MIAMI — Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Andrea was located 1,205 miles (1,940 kilometers) west of the Azores, forecasters said. Maximum sustained winds were at 40 mph (65 mph) and the cyclone was traveling east-northeast at 17 mph (28 mph). The tropical storm is expected to be short-lived. Andrea was…

The package includes $480 million for immediate needs, including $75 million to replace private roads and bridges. RALEIGH, N.C. — On Monday, the North Carolina Senate unanimously approved a $700 million recovery package for citizens in the western part of the state affected by Hurricane Helene. The approval of House Bill 1012 comes after WCNC Charlotte reported last week that state lawmakers were deadlocked over how to deliver the next wave of Helene relief. In May,…

Three people are dead and a regional airport was heavily damaged after powerful winds, including a tornado, swept across the upper Midwest. ENDERLIN, N.D. — Powerful winds — including a tornado — that swept across parts of the upper Midwest left three people dead and a regional airport heavily damaged, officials said Saturday. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said at a press conference that two men and a woman were killed at two separate locations…

Interstate 40 is expected to be closed for about two weeks due to a rockslide and high water, three months after reopening from Helene, according to TDOT. COCKE COUNTY, Tenn — Just three months after I-40 reopened following damage by Hurricane Helene, a new slide and high water closed it again. This time for at least two weeks.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation said there are four slide sites, the biggest one is near Exit…

Forecasters say Erick is expected to cause potentially destructive winds and life-threatening flash floods over a wide area. PUERTO ESCONDIDO, State of Mexico — Southern Mexico’s Pacific coast was braced for a Thursday morning impact with the approach of Hurricane Erick, which was upgraded to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 early Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and…

The storm was downgraded slightly before making landfall, from a powerful Category 4 to a Category 3. PUERTO ESCONDIDO, State of Mexico — Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday as a major hurricane before moving inland and weakening as it dumped heavy rain, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The hurricane’s center was located about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north-northwest of Punta Maldonado around midday. Its maximum…

Forecasters say Erick is expected to strengthen further before crashing into the coast with potentially destructive winds and life-threatening flash floods. MEXICO, — Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge on the region in coming hours, forecasters said. Swiftly strengthening from a Category 1 hurricane hours earlier, Erick had…

Some Senate Democrats are now pushing for a vote on the next standalone aid package, a $464 million relief bill passed by the House last month. RALEIGH, N.C. — With less than two weeks remaining before the North Carolina state budget deadline, state lawmakers remain deadlocked over how to deliver the next wave of recovery funding to affected communities. The House has supported passing the relief as standalone bills, with many arguing it would get…

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  Medic said it had responded to multiple flood related calls, and Charlotte Fire said it has responded to roughly 50 flood-related incidents, as of 7 a.m. Friday.  WCNC…

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  ⏰ WHEN: Today through tonight. Morning rain will wind down giving way to an eventual sunshine.  Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and continue into…

Flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have been impacted by heavy rain in the Charlotte area. As of 6:17 a.m. Friday, 16 flights were delayed and 51 were canceled.  Charlotte airport officials said that ramp operations were temporarily paused Thursday due to the weather. Operations resumed normally after the ramp was reopened. 

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches or rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  ⏰ WHEN: Today through tonight. Morning rain will wind down giving way to an eventual sunshine.  Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and continue into…