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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After nearly a month without rain, flash flooding was being reported in the Charlotte viewing area Friday night.  “If you live in a flood-prone area, make sure you have a way to get warnings,” said chief meteorologist Brad Panovich. “Flash flooding is very likely across the northwest Piedmont and Foothills.” If you live in a flood prone area make sure you have a way to get warnings tonight. Flash flooding is very…

ASCENSION PARISH, La. — As she loaded her dog into the car Thursday morning, a tornado warning alert sounded on Cassie Harper’s phone. “It happens all the time, but a tornado never actually comes,” Harper said. But this time was different. A possible tornado touched down in Harper’s neighborhood, sending trees flying and blowing her front door off its frame. RELATED: 1 dead, others hurt as tornados ravage Louisiana “I couldn’t see (my key) to…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The severe weather threat forecasted for the afternoon and evening was winding down across the western Carolinas Wednesday, according to chief meteorologist Brad Panovich. “The activity is firing up to the east. I’m only watching a few lingering showers for the evening. Higher rain chances as we get closer to the weekend,” said Panovich. A severe thunderstorm watch remained in effect for Stanly County until 10 p.m. Wednesday. A round of storms…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning was issued for Cabarrus and Rowan counties until 5:45 p.m. Friday. Before that, Cabarrus, Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Rowan counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 p.m.  “5:00pm ET: Severe storms moving away from Lake Norman into Cabarrus and Rowan counties. Strong winds and heavy rain with this storm,”  said chief meteorologist Brad Panovich. Two tornado warnings popped up for Catawba and Iredell counties around 4 p.m. They…

DAYTON, Ohio — As dangerous weather made its way through the Dayton area late Monday night, some viewers were angry the latest episode of the Bachelorette was interrupted by their local TV station. FOX 45 meteorologist Jamie Simpson wasn’t tolerating any of those complaints, and took a moment to address his feelings during the live broadcast. Watch his reaction HERE:  RELATED: Video shows aftermath of Ohio tornado: ‘Our house is gone’ “We have viewers complaining…

EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has toured the area where two people were killed by a tornado over the weekend, saying it was “just unbelievable that anybody could survive.” Stitt traveled Monday to El Reno, a city about 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Oklahoma City that was hit by a tornado Saturday night. The tornado leveled a motel and tore through a mobile home park. Authorities say 29 people were injured….

EL RENO, Okla. (AP) — – A tornado leveled a motel and tore through a mobile home park near Oklahoma City overnight, killing two people and injuring at least 29 others, authorities said Sunday. The twister touched down in El Reno, about 25 miles west of Oklahoma City, late Saturday night. It crossed an interstate and walloped the American Budget Value Inn before ripping through the Skyview Estates trailer park, flipping and leveling homes, Mayor…

TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) – Meteorologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are forecasting a “near normal” 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA made their hurricane outlook announcement Thursday morning, saying they predict 9 to 15 named storms and 4 to 8 hurricanes. Of those hurricanes, 2 to 4 are expected to be major storms, which are Category 3 or higher. “An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which 6 become hurricanes, including…

A North Carolina government watchdog agency says administrative mistakes and a lack of expertise caused delays in the state’s distribution of certain federal long-term recovery funds following Hurricane Matthew. The report released Monday by the non-partisan Program Evaluation Division also found $3.7 million in unnecessary state spending. The state received a federal block grant of $199 million in December 2016, which was later increased to $237 million. But as of December 2018— over two years…

Firefighters, community choked up at scene where child drowned in Florence floodwater The Union County Police and Assistant Fire Chief talk about the scene where a 1-year-old was swept away in floodwaters resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Florence on Sunday. By × The Union County Police and Assistant Fire Chief talk about the scene where a 1-year-old was swept away in floodwaters resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Florence on Sunday. By A mother…

What to do during a tornado If your area is under a tornado warning, then you may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Here are the actions you should take during a tornado. By × If your area is under a tornado warning, then you may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Here are the actions you should take during a tornado. By Severe weather could deliver hail, damaging…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Cleveland County. Take shelter immediately.  You should stay weather aware this weekend because First Warn Meteorologist Brad Panovich says it’s going to be stormy and wet. “It won’t rain the whole time, but there will be waves of rain and storms,” he said. “I would say Saturday likely more rainy and then late Sunday more stormy.” Panovich said the severe weather outlook ranges from low…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Saturday and Sunday bring chances of severe weather to the Mountains, Foothills, Piedmont, and Sandhills. A stationary frontal boundary is located in the area. This will bring scattered showers and storms.  Saturday morning rain will start off lightly, but will become heavier as the morning progresses. There will be a break in the storm activity from 1-4 p.m. The second wave of storms will likely be stronger thanks to…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Cleveland County. Take shelter immediately.  You should stay weather aware this weekend because First Warn Meteorologist Brad Panovich says it’s going to be stormy and wet. “It won’t rain the whole time, but there will be waves of rain and storms,” he said. “I would say Saturday likely more rainy and then late Sunday more stormy.” Panovich said the severe weather outlook ranges from low…