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Severe storms with large hail, damaging wind and possibly tornadoes are expected in the Charlotte area late Tuesday afternoon and continuing into the night, a National Weather Service meteorologist said. … Click to Continue »

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather School is back in session with a free, educational science class about equipment used to observe the weather. Wednesday’s lesson is from meteorologist Iisha Scott who is discussing hurricane season preparation.  WCNC Charlotte’s First Warn Storm Team is helping parents, students, and teachers learn from home with free atmospheric science lessons that can be seen each weekday on the streaming platforms of WCNC Charlotte. The lessons, which will stream…

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina and reminded residents that now is the time to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.  “North Carolina knows all too well the damage and disruption that hurricanes can bring, but being prepared can help people fare better and recover quicker,” said Gov. Cooper. “Especially with COVID-19 affecting everyone’s daily lives,…

At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, President Donald Trump has declared a disaster exists in South Carolina as a result of severe storms and tornadoes on April 12-13, 2020. Residents who suffered storm damage in the following seven counties may now register for disaster assistance through FEMA: Aiken, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg and Pickens counties. According to the release from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, FEMA Individual Assistance can help residents with…

SOUTH CAROLINA, USA — There was some significant storm damage overnight in South Carolina. Several homes in Chesterfield County were damaged by falling trees and strong winds.  Charles Raley’s home is a scene of destruction.  “Lots of wind, then a rumble like a train,” said Raley.  The damage comes after a severe storm tore through Jefferson, South Carolina. Raley says he was asleep when two trees fell through the ceiling. One in his granddaughter’s bedroom,…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather School is back in session with a free, educational science class about equipment used to observe the weather. Thursday’s lesson is all about flooding. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy will explain why floods happen, break down flash floods, as well as the difference between watches, warnings, advisories and emergencies. These are important to know as we’re in severe weather season across the Carolinas.  WCNC Charlotte’s First Warn Storm Team is helping…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Heavy rains that moved across the Charlotte area Wednesday night into Thursday morning caused flooding issues in some parts of the area.  As of 5 a.m., almost three inches of rain had fallen in places like Rock Hill and South Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police blocked the road leading to Madison Park in south Charlotte. In southwest Charlotte, firefighters were called to a community off John Price Road to monitor flooding. So far, no…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and York County, South Carolina because of continued rainfall. As of 2 a.m., almost three inches of rain had fallen in places like Rock Hill and South Charlotte, where rain is expected to continue for at least another hour. The Sugar Creek near Atrium Health’s Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte had risen more than 10…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A line of powerful thunderstorms will bring a threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and flash flooding, to the Charlotte area Wednesday night into Thursday morning.  First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle says the storms will move into the western part of the Carolinas around 7 p.m. Thursday, with showers in the mountains and foothills. By 10 p.m. heavy rain will be widespread across the Charlotte area. STAY WEATHER AWARE: For the latest…

Severe thunderstorms could deliver hail, intense downpours and possible tornadoes to parts of the Charlotte area on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, upstate South … Click to Continue »

Across the low-lying coastal plains of North Carolina, it’s not uncommon to see abandoned homes ruined by the floodwaters of Hurricane Florence two years ago in September. Their doors and windows are missing, with piles of trash and carpeting in the yards, serving as a reminder of what can happen when a major hurricane stalls out over land, dumping more than 30 inches of rain. With scientists predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year,…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte is tracking severe weather in the Charlotte area and across the Carolinas.  First Warn Storm Team live coverage: Saturday night severe weather blog timeline 10:00 p.m. Tornado Warning issued for Mecklenburg County, including uptown Charlotte and University City area, and western parts of Cabarrus County. 9:45 p.m. A second storm has prompted a brand new Tornado Warning for York County in South Carolina, and Cleveland and Gaston counties in North…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte is tracking severe weather in the Charlotte area and across the Carolinas.  First Warn Storm Team live coverage: Saturday night severe weather blog timeline 9:30 p.m. We are awaiting a decision from the National Weather Service if the Tornado Warning for Gaston County, North Carolina, and northern York County, South Carolina, will be extended eastward. If the warning was to be extended, it could effect portions of Charlotte and Mecklenburg…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte is tracking severe weather in the Charlotte area. Stick with WCNC for the live updates as storms and strong winds move through the area. SATURDAY  8:45 p.m. Cleveland County, North Carolina and York County, South Carolina are under a tornado warning until 9:15 p.m. Anyone in those areas is urged to seek shelter, such as an interior room at a low level. Stay away from any outside walls and cover…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte is tracking severe weather in the Charlotte area and across the Carolinas. The First Warn Storm Team is tracking live: SATURDAY  8:45 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning that included portions of Cleveland County, North Carolina, and York County, South Carolina. The initial warning was scheduled to continue through 9:15 p.m. While there was no confirmed tornado on the ground, radar-detected rotation near I-85 was moving east…