Charlotte North Carolina News

A tornado warning is in effect for Mecklenburg County until 10:15 a.m. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning is in effect for Mecklenburg and Gaston counties until 10:15 a.m.  The warned cell is in the area of Interstate 485 and Shopton Road in northwest Charlotte. Residents in Belmont, Gastonia and Mount Holly should seek a safe shelter immediately, meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said.  Multiple tornado warnings were issued earlier Thursday morning as a line of storms…

A tornado warning is in effect for Mecklenburg County until 10:15 a.m. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning is in effect for Mecklenburg and Gaston counties until 10:15 a.m.  The warned cell is in the area of Interstate 485 and Shopton Road in northwest Charlotte. Residents in Belmont, Gastonia and Mount Holly should seek a safe shelter immediately, meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said.  Multiple tornado warnings were issued earlier Thursday morning as a line of storms…

A tornado warning was issued for Alexander, Catawba and Iredell counties ahead of Hurricane Helene. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning is in effect for multiple counties as a line of storms moves across North Carolina.  The tornado warning was issued for Alexander, Catawba and Iredell counties. The warning is in effect until 9:45 a.m.  Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said these warnings were likely issued as a band of storms ahead of Hurricane Helene moves into…

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A tornado warning was issued late Wednesday night for Watauga County, North Carolina. The NWS reports the tornado was moving north at 20 mph from Grandfather Mountain State Park. The following cities and towns were expected to face impacts from the tornado: Appalachian State University was among the locations expected to be affected.

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A tornado warning was issued late Wednesday night for Watauga County, North Carolina. The NWS reports the tornado was moving north at 20 mph from Grandfather Mountain State Park. The following cities and towns were expected to face impacts from the tornado: Appalachian State University was among the locations expected to be affected.

North Carolina’s Commissioner of Insurance is sharing ways to stay protected before, during and after the storm. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Helene is expected to bring torrential rain and gusty winds to the Carolinas with the risk of flooding, especially in the mountains and foothills where over a foot of rain is possible this week. Both North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster have declared states of emergency ahead of the storm…

North Carolina’s Commissioner of Insurance is sharing ways to stay protected before, during and after the storm. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Helene is expected to bring torrential rain and gusty winds to the Carolinas with the risk of flooding, especially in the mountains and foothills where over a foot of rain is possible this week. Both North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster have declared states of emergency ahead of the storm…

WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist recognizes possible rotation in Burke County Wednesday evening. BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Based on radar data, WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich spotted a possible tornado in Burke County, North Carolina, Wednesday evening. The same storm that had a confirmed tornado in Rutherford County moved into Burke County just before 6 p.m. which meant the conditions were conducive for severe weather there.  “Very high confidence that we have a…

WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist recognizes possible rotation in Burke County Wednesday evening. BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Based on radar data, WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich spotted a possible tornado in Burke County, North Carolina, Wednesday evening. The same storm that had a confirmed tornado in Rutherford County moved into Burke County just before 6 p.m. which meant the conditions were conducive for severe weather there.  “Very high confidence that we have a…

WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist recognizes possible rotation in Burke County Wednesday evening. BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Based on radar data, WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich spotted a possible tornado in Burke County, North Carolina, Wednesday evening. The same storm that had a confirmed tornado in Rutherford County moved into Burke County just before 6 p.m. which meant the conditions were conducive for severe weather there.  “Very high confidence that we have a…

Scattered rain and storms this week have soaked some areas ahead of tropical moisture arriving tomorrow through Friday. Stay weather aware! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A cold front moving in from the northwest is bringing scattered rain and storms to the Charlotte area this afternoon and tonight. On top of this, the Carolinas are bracing for impacts from Tropical Storm Helene beginning tomorrow. The tropical storm watch is in effect for Avery, Burke, Caldwell and Cleveland…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued a state of emergency as the state prepares for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene.  McMaster made the declaration late Wednesday afternoon. The order activates the state’s emergency operations plan and asks the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to coordinate with state agencies and to work with local authorities to prepare for the storm. “Although South Carolina will likely avoid the brunt of Hurricane Helene’s…

Hurricane Helene is expected to bring torrential rain, gusty winds and the threat of devastating flooding to the Carolinas this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Helene as the state prepares for the storm’s widespread impacts.  Helene is expected to bring torrential rain and gusty winds to the Carolinas with the risk of flooding, especially in the mountains and foothills where over a…

Helene’s impacts begin Thursday night: Heavy rain and storms likely Thursday into Friday CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today Partly to  mostly cloudy. There will be a chance for a few showers ithis morning and afternoon, but rain will be more likely closer to the Mountains. More scattered rain possible overnight into Thursday morning.  Highs in the low 80s. Thursday Showers are possible in the morning with rain and a few storms likely in the afternoon.  Highs…

Any rain in the next few days will soak the ground ahead of the tropical moisture, which will move in later this week. Stay Weather Aware for these impacts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A cold front moving in from the northwest is expected to bring showers and storms to the Charlotte area on Wednesday while the Carolinas are bracing for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Helene in the coming days.  When will the Carolinas see the…