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A line of thunderstorms capable of producing 60 mph winds and heavy rain will move across the Carolinas Wednesday, bringing the threat of severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A line of thunderstorms will bring the threat of severe weather to the Charlotte, North Carolina, region Wednesday, including the possibility of heavy rain and damaging winds.  First Warn Storm Team forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the biggest threat from Wednesday’s weather system will be heavy rain with…

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle, Iisha Scott Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:17 PM EDT March 27, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today: This morning started off warm and muggy and that will translate to storm fuel this afternoon. Most of us will stay dry until about the middle of the afternoon. The severe window really opens up from 3PM until sunset. Scattered thunderstorms could turn severe and even…

The South Fork River in Gaston County, North Carolina, is expected to rise above 14 feet after heavy rain fell in the area Thursday and Friday. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Now that heavy rain and thunderstorms have moved out of the Charlotte area, flooding will be a concern for low-lying areas along rivers, creeks, and streams across the region.  In Cramerton, North Carolina, the South Fork River began flooding its banks early Friday morning with…

A line of severe thunderstorms moving eastward across the Carolinas is producing damage and severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The threat for storms and severe weather will continue for the Charlotte region early Friday morning after a stormy Thursday evening and overnight.  First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the biggest threat from these storms will be lightning and damaging winds. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible in some areas along I-77 south of Charlotte. …

A line of severe thunderstorms moving eastward across the Carolinas is producing damage and severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The threat for storms and severe weather will continue for the Charlotte region early Friday morning after a stormy Thursday evening and overnight.  A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Chester County, South Carolina until 5:15 a.m. Friday. First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the biggest threat from these storms will be lightning and damaging…

Storm warnings stretched Thursday from eastern Mississippi, across Alabama and into western Georgia — and northward through much of Tennessee and Kentucky. Blaring tornado sirens and howling winds roared across parts of western Georgia early Friday as severe storms pounded southern states, including in Alabama where at least five people died in twisters that wrecked homes, splintered trees and crumpled businesses. Meteorologists said a large, dangerous tornado swept through metro Atlanta’s Coweta County around midnight…

Storm warnings stretched Thursday from eastern Mississippi, across Alabama and into western Georgia — and northward through much of Tennessee and Kentucky. A string of deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported. The confirmed deaths were in Calhoun County, in…

Storm warnings stretched Thursday from eastern Mississippi, across Alabama and into western Georgia — and northward through much of Tennessee and Kentucky. A string of deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported. The confirmed deaths were in Calhoun County, in…

Storm warnings stretched Thursday from eastern Mississippi, across Alabama and into western Georgia — and northward through much of Tennessee and Kentucky. Deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported. All of the deaths happened in eastern Alabama’s Calhoun County, Coroner…

A line of severe thunderstorms is approaching Charlotte and moving eastward across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Stanly County in North Carolina until 7 p.m. Portions of Union and Cabarrus counties in the most recent warning have been allowed to expire. At 6:15 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Midland and moving east at 35 mph. Locations inside this…

A line of severe thunderstorms is approaching Charlotte and moving eastward across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado is possible in Chester, Lancaster, and Kershaw counties in South Carolina as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado continues pushing eastward. At 5:45 p.m., this storm was located southwest of Lancaster and moving east at 55 mph. Locations inside the warning include, but are not limited to, Lancaster, Pageland, Kershaw, Mt Pisgah, and Lancaster….

A line of severe thunderstorms is approaching Charlotte and moving eastward across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado is possible in Chester, Lancaster, and Kershaw counties in South Carolina as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado continues pushing eastward. At 5:45 p.m., this storm was located southwest of Lancaster and moving east at 55 mph. Locations inside the warning include, but are not limited to, Lancaster, Pageland, Kershaw, Mt Pisgah, and Lancaster….

The first batch of storms will arrive in the Carolinas Thursday into Friday. Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee facing extreme risk again. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Charlotte First Warn Storm Team is tracking a storm system that could bring rain and thunderstorms to the Carolinas Thursday into Friday. While some scattered strong-to-severe storms are possible in the Carolinas, the nation’s biggest and most extreme risk is again over Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee — just…

The first batch of storms will arrive in the Carolinas Thursday afternoon but the threat of severe weather is much lower than Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a storm system that could bring rain and thunderstorms to the Charlotte, North Carolina, region, with another extreme risk of severe weather in parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee Thursday.  Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said Charlotte’s overall threat…