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An EF-1 tornado with 95 mph winds touched down in Chapin, South Carolina, toppling trees and blocking roads, but causing no major infrastructure damage. CHAPIN, S.C. — The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with winds reaching 95 mph touched down in Chapin Monday night, leaving behind a trail of damage along Lake Side Drive. Crews with the South Carolina Department of Transportation were out Tuesday clearing downed trees and debris from the…

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for that area at 8:49 p.m. Monday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The National Weather Service confirms a tornado formed in Chapin along Lake Murray during Monday night’s severe weather. Survey teams went up to Chapin Tuesday morning and confirmed that a twister struck near the Lake Tide Drive area on the northern side of the lake.  The weather service later said the storm was an EF-1, which is…

The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is keeping you weather aware as there could be multiple lines of severe storms across the Carolinas on Monday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is issuing a Weather Alert due to the threat of strong-to-severe thunderstorms in the Charlotte area, particularly for Charlotte and areas south of the Queen City, Monday evening into early Tuesday.  These storms have had a major impact on the Southeast…

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen on June 27, marking a comeback after Hurricane Helene’s damage. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — After nine long months of recovery, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public on Friday, June 27—a major milestone following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The park, a beloved destination in western North Carolina, was forced to close in September after the hurricane caused significant damage to…

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen on June 27, marking a comeback after Hurricane Helene’s damage. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — After nine long months of recovery, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public on Friday, June 27—a major milestone following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The park, a beloved destination in western North Carolina, was forced to close in September after the hurricane caused significant damage to…

Even though there won’t be many storms this weekend, the ones that do form will bring gusty winds and heavy rain. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Welcome to summertime in the Carolinas – where most days have at least a small risk for strong storms. Saturday will be one of those days. Multiple waves of storms will move across the Southeast this weekend. With plenty of storm fuel due to high temperatures near 90 degrees, the severe weather…

Duke’s Power Distribution Center in Charlotte uses high-tech workstations to manage line crews across the Carolinas and restore power without human intervention. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy is highlighting new technology and grid improvements designed to keep power flowing during major storms as the 2025 hurricane season officially gets underway. The utility opened its Power Distribution Control Center in Charlotte to demonstrate how operators use high-tech workstations to manage line crews across the Carolinas and…

On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s Hurricane IQ special on WCNC+. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 1 is the start of hurricane season, so the WCNC Weather Impact Team wanted to take a look back at the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and then forecast what the 2025 hurricane season might look like.  On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s…

Malachi Chaney’s high school diploma was found 11 miles from his tornado-leveled home as he recovers in ICU and takes first steps after the storm. HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Less than a week after an EF-2 tornado ripped a teen from the second floor of his family’s home in Locust Grove, he is awake, talking — and took his first step with the help of a physical therapy team at Grady Hospital. Malachi Chaney remains…

TDOT has restored nearly 94% of Tennessee roads damaged by Hurricane Helene in the past eight months. Here’s what work is left. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Nearly 94% of bridges and roads in Tennessee that were closed due to Hurricane Helene are now fully restored, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT has spent the past eight months repairing infrastructure damaged by the storm. Spokesperson Mark Nagi said the closures had a significant impact on…

Annual simulation of lane reversals in the coastal areas of South Carolina should not affect normal flow of traffic from Hilton Head to Columbia COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you are travelling between the South Carolina coast and the Columbia area/Midlands on Wednesday do not be surprised to see a large amount of Highway Patrol and local sheriff’s deputies deployed along major interstate and highways. Multiple state government and law enforcement agencies will be conducting their…

Meteorologists warn that the 2025 hurricane season could resemble the destructive 2017 season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins, meteorologists are sounding the alarm that this year could resemble one of the most destructive seasons in recent memory—2017, the year of Harvey, Irma, and Maria. WCNC Weather Impact Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy drew a striking comparison between current atmospheric conditions and those that preceded the catastrophic 2017 season. “What I went through…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video of the tornado from a WCNC Charlotte viewer. ROCK HILL, S.C. — A brief tornado occurred in York County on Friday, the National Weather Service confirmed on Monday. On Friday, WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video from viewer Amber Burns Irvin of what appeared to be a tornado. Irvin shot the video along Percival Road just north of South Fork Road near Brattonsville and McConnells. Irvin…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video of the tornado from a WCNC Charlotte viewer. ROCK HILL, S.C. — A brief tornado occurred in York County on Friday, the National Weather Service confirmed on Monday. On Friday, WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video from viewer Amber Burns Irvin of what appeared to be a tornado. Irvin shot the video along Percival Road just north of South Fork Road near Brattonsville and McConnells. Irvin…

Smoke was worsening air quality and reducing visibility in Canada and into some U.S. states along the border. FLIN FLON, MB — More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated…