Charlotte North Carolina News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 12:05:  Tornado Warning for Mecklenburg County 12:01 p.m. – There is a temporary lull in storms in Charlotte, but Brad Panovich warns round two is coming Noon – Tornado Warning Cabarrus, Rowan until 12:15 a.m. 11:58 a.m. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will not dismiss early 11:58 a.m. – Conformed tornado on the ground located 13 miles southeast of Salisbury near Rockwell in southeastern Rowan County 11:53 a.m. – Radar scan shows circulation is currently 12…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Multiple tornado warnings were issued across the Charlotte area as a powerful line of thunderstorms moved into the Carolinas Thursday morning, including multiple confirmed tornadoes along I-85.  A Tornado Warning was issued for Mecklenburg County around 11 a.m. after a confirmed tornado was reported in Gaston County. That strong storm moved parallel with I-85 before moving into uptown Charlotte. Multiple towers were evacuated into stairwells during the storm.  The entire Charlotte area…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Multiple Tornado Warnings have been issued in the Charlotte area as a line of strong thunderstorms move across the Carolinas.  The first Tornado Warnings were issued in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln Counties around 9:50 a.m. The second warning was issued for Catawba and Lincoln counties until 11 a.m. A Tornado Warning was also issued for Rowan County until 11:30 a.m.  A funnel cloud was reported near Shelby in Cleveland County, prompting the…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We have never seen this multiple amount of tornado warnings  11:09 a.m. – Tornado sirens are sounding in Bessemer City 10:50 a.m. Brad Panovich says a confirmed tornado on radar is on the ground in south of Kings Mountain.  If you live in the area take shelter now.  Get as many walls around you as you can.  “Those walls will block the debris,” Panovich said. 10:20 a.m. School Districts announce early dismal for…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 10:20 a.m. School Districts announce early dismal for students and teachers as the threat for severe weather continues.  Click here for the full list. 10:10 a.m. A Tornado Warning has been issued for Catawba and Lincoln Counties until 11:00 a.m.  A Tornado Watch has been issued for Charlotte, Piedmont, and Foothills.  9:54: a.m.  A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Cleveland, Lincoln and Gaston Counties. Seek shelter immediately.  9:40 a.m.  Medic…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Multiple Tornado Warnings have been issued in the Charlotte area as a line of strong thunderstorms move across the Carolinas.  The first Tornado Warnings were issued in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln Counties around 9:50 a.m. The second warning was issued for Catawba and Lincoln counties until 11 a.m. A funnel cloud was reported near Shelby in Cleveland County, prompting the tornado warnings.  “Anyone that’s along this line, just note that this is…

Parts of Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Catawba counties were put under a tornado warning Thursday morning as severe weather moved into the Charlotte region. Charlotte, meanwhile, is under a tornado watch until 5 p.m. A tornado warning set to expire at 10:15 a.m. included Cherryville, Belwood and Kingstown, according to the National Weather Service’s Greenville-Spartanburg office. One that included Catawba and Lincoln counties was set to expire at 11 a.m. A tornado warning means a…

Parts of Charlotte and surrounding areas were put under a tornado warning Thursday morning as severe weather moved into the region. The National Weather Service has confirmed a sighted tornado touched down near Charlotte’s airport. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning that includes parts of Mecklenburg, Gaston and Cabarrus counties until 11:45 a.m.  Charlotte-Douglas International Airport evacuated its tower. A tornado warning set to expire at 10:15 a.m. included Cherryville, Belwood and Kingstown, according…

Parts of Charlotte and surrounding areas were put under a tornado warning Thursday morning as severe weather moved into the region. The National Weather Service has confirmed sighted tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning that includes parts of Mecklenburg, Gaston and Cabarrus counties until 11:45 a.m.  Charlotte-Douglas International Airport evacuated its tower. EMS in Kannapolis reported seeing a tornado. A tornado warning set to expire at 10:15 a.m. included Cherryville, Belwood and Kingstown,…

The National Weather Service has confirmed several radar-indicated tornadoes in the Charlotte region Thursday as severe weather moved through the area. A torando was seen touching down near Charlotte’s airport just after 11 a.m. The city of Kannapolis confirmed that a tornado touched down near the Lane Street exit on I-85. There were no injuries reported, but some property damage and power lines down. Others have been spotted in Gastonia and Rowan County. The National…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The mountains and foothills of North Carolina have already seen flooding from a large storm system that’s making its way across the Carolinas Thursday.  A tornado warning was issued around 9:50 a.m. for parts of Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties until 10:15 a.m.  This same line of storms will threaten the Charlotte area with severe weather and potential flooding Thursday afternoon, First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said. As of 9:30 a.m….

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 10:02 a.m.  Rock Hill Schools is dismissing students early today. The school will operate on a half-day schedule.  9:54: a.m.  A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Cleveland, Lincoln and Gaston Counties. Seek shelter immediately.  9:49: a.m. Rowan-Salisbury Schools will dismiss 4 hours early today due to flash flooding warning. All after-school activities are cancelled as well.  9:40 a.m.  Medic has responded to 15 crashes on Thursday morning between 6…

CRAMERTON, N.C. — Gaston County Emergency Management is warning residents to brace for flash flooding and gusty winds during Thursday’s storms. The department is expecting flooding in low-lying areas, particularly near the South Fork Catawba River. RELATED: Panovich: ‘Everybody should be ready for flooding’ Thursday Spokesman Bill Melton warned people to stay away from the river and avoid roads with standing water. “Last year, we were tracking water moving on the South Fork at close…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A large storm system is going to dump heavy rain across the Charlotte area Thursday, with flash flooding likely and a threat of severe weather in the Carolinas.  The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for the entire Charlotte area effective 6 a.m. Thursday. The mountain counties were already under a flash flood watch as storms will roll into the region late Wednesday and overnight.  First Warn Chief meteorologist Brad…