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The package includes $480 million for immediate needs, including $75 million to replace private roads and bridges. RALEIGH, N.C. — On Monday, the North Carolina Senate unanimously approved a $700 million recovery package for citizens in the western part of the state affected by Hurricane Helene. The approval of House Bill 1012 comes after WCNC Charlotte reported last week that state lawmakers were deadlocked over how to deliver the next wave of Helene relief. In May,…

Three people are dead and a regional airport was heavily damaged after powerful winds, including a tornado, swept across the upper Midwest. ENDERLIN, N.D. — Powerful winds — including a tornado — that swept across parts of the upper Midwest left three people dead and a regional airport heavily damaged, officials said Saturday. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said at a press conference that two men and a woman were killed at two separate locations…

Interstate 40 is expected to be closed for about two weeks due to a rockslide and high water, three months after reopening from Helene, according to TDOT. COCKE COUNTY, Tenn — Just three months after I-40 reopened following damage by Hurricane Helene, a new slide and high water closed it again. This time for at least two weeks.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation said there are four slide sites, the biggest one is near Exit…

Forecasters say Erick is expected to cause potentially destructive winds and life-threatening flash floods over a wide area. PUERTO ESCONDIDO, State of Mexico — Southern Mexico’s Pacific coast was braced for a Thursday morning impact with the approach of Hurricane Erick, which was upgraded to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 early Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and…

The storm was downgraded slightly before making landfall, from a powerful Category 4 to a Category 3. PUERTO ESCONDIDO, State of Mexico — Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday as a major hurricane before moving inland and weakening as it dumped heavy rain, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The hurricane’s center was located about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north-northwest of Punta Maldonado around midday. Its maximum…

Forecasters say Erick is expected to strengthen further before crashing into the coast with potentially destructive winds and life-threatening flash floods. MEXICO, — Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge on the region in coming hours, forecasters said. Swiftly strengthening from a Category 1 hurricane hours earlier, Erick had…

Some Senate Democrats are now pushing for a vote on the next standalone aid package, a $464 million relief bill passed by the House last month. RALEIGH, N.C. — With less than two weeks remaining before the North Carolina state budget deadline, state lawmakers remain deadlocked over how to deliver the next wave of recovery funding to affected communities. The House has supported passing the relief as standalone bills, with many arguing it would get…

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  Medic said it had responded to multiple flood related calls, and Charlotte Fire said it has responded to roughly 50 flood-related incidents, as of 7 a.m. Friday.  WCNC…

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  ⏰ WHEN: Today through tonight. Morning rain will wind down giving way to an eventual sunshine.  Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and continue into…

Flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have been impacted by heavy rain in the Charlotte area. As of 6:17 a.m. Friday, 16 flights were delayed and 51 were canceled.  Charlotte airport officials said that ramp operations were temporarily paused Thursday due to the weather. Operations resumed normally after the ramp was reopened. 

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches or rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  ⏰ WHEN: Today through tonight. Morning rain will wind down giving way to an eventual sunshine.  Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and continue into…

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…