Charlotte North Carolina News

The WCNC Weather Impact Team is asking people to stay alert on Wednesday because of the possibility of severe storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Chester County, South Carolina until 7:45 a.m. The WCNC Weather Impact team of meteorologists is tracking a severe thunderstorm near the city of Chester. This storm is producing rotation and a possible tornado. Locations within this warning include, but are not limited to Leeds, Cornwell,…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Delays and cancellations are piling up at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as the area prepares for severe weather Wednesday morning.  It’s important to note, these cancellations and delays can also be reflective of bad weather in other places in addition to weather impacts in Charlotte. Strong storms with the possibility of damaging winds are the reason to stay alert for severe weather on Wednesday morning in Charlotte. 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Do you know where you would go if life-threatening weather was approaching your home? What about your friends and family?  With severe weather moving through the Carolinas Tuesday, it’s good to keep these safe places in mind. In the Carolinas, when we discuss your safe place, the WCNC Weather Impact Team is often referring to where you would go during a severe thunderstorm warning or a tornado warning. In this scenario, a…

Weather impacts play a huge factor in determining fire spread. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — As the sun rises over Carolina Forest near Myrtle Beach, a smoky haze blankets the area, signaling the continued presence of wildfires. Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of these fires. The current drought conditions are exacerbated by the time of year.  “This is our windy season, especially in March and April, which leads to…

Firefighters from several departments went to Horry County to relieve local crews battling the Carolina Forest fires. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Firefighters from several agencies in York County were dispatched to Horry County, South Carolina, on Sunday to assist crews battling the Carolina Forest wildfires near Myrtle Beach.  York County Emergency Management said firefighters from York County Fire, Bethesda and Hickory Grove left on Sunday to help fight the massive fires.  Gov. Henry McMaster declared…

Fire departments urge residents to adhere to an ongoing burn ban as dry conditions and wind spread wildfires across South Carolina. NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. — A Newberry County fire department is urging the community not to burn anything outdoors as it helps contain one of many active wildfires across the state on Sunday. Little Mountain Fire Department said it was assisting the Prosperity Fire Department with a “large woods fire” near Firetower Road and Highway…

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a 10-acre wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. The fire was 20% contained as of 6 p.m., according to the North Carolina Forest Service. No evacuation orders have been issued. No injuries have been reported at this time. Emergency crews responding to the scene include Woodlawn, Hankins,…

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a 10-acre wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. The fire was 20% contained as of 6 p.m., according to the North Carolina Forest Service. No evacuation orders have been issued. No injuries have been reported at this time. Emergency crews responding to the scene include Woodlawn, Hankins,…

Mayor Karen Bass says 1,000 firefighters could have been on duty the morning the fires broke out but “were instead sent home on Chief Crowley’s watch.” LOS ANGELES — Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief Friday amid a public rift over preparations for a potential fire and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall over responsibility for the devastation. Bass said she…

Trump’s idea of “getting rid” of FEMA doesn’t sound too bad for some in western North Carolina still navigating the long recovery process after Helene. SWANNANOA, N.C. — Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency not long after Hurricane Helene ripped though her home in Swannanoa, North Carolina. But after several assistance requests were denied or left pending, Russell says the agency has been…

Trump’s idea of “getting rid” of FEMA doesn’t sound too bad for some in western North Carolina still navigating the long recovery process after Helene. SWANNANOA, N.C. — Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency not long after Hurricane Helene ripped though her home in Swannanoa, North Carolina. But after several assistance requests were denied or left pending, Russell says the agency has been…

Gusty winds will impact the entire Charlotte area tomorrow, even after the storms are over. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Overnight Have the umbrellas handy! It’ll be cloudy and cool with spotty rain until midnight. Then, temperatures will begin to warm up ahead of an approaching cold front Sunday morning. Sunday Warm air advection (or temperatures warming ahead of a storm system) will allow for temperatures to soar to the low 60s before storms arrive in Charlotte…

A line of storms will bring the threat of severe weather to Charlotte on Sunday morning. Here are the potential impacts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A line of storms could bring heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds to the Charlotte area and western North Carolina on Sunday morning.  The WCNC Weather Impact Team is declaring a Weather Impact Alert due to the threat of severe weather. Everyone in the Carolinas should be weather aware on Sunday…

Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich says periods of heavy rain late Wednesday night could lead to flash flooding across the Charlotte area. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Periods of heavy rain and ice are causing treacherous travel conditions in the North Carolina mountains, as well as widespread power outages in the High Country.  Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said there is some good news, though. Temperatures are above freezing, which means we’re seeing much less…

The WCNC Weather Impact Team is encouraging folks in the mountains to stay alert on Wednesday due to the impacts of wintry precipitation. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Ice Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory has been extended until 1 p.m. and the Winter Storm Warning will remain active for Watauga and Ashe County until 4 p.m.. Freezing rain will switch over to just a cold rain through the morning but the winter weather impacts remain…