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Scattered showers and storms tonight. More storms on Sunday afternoon, possibly severe. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 9:51 PM EDT July 30, 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight: Flood Advisory in effect tonight for several parts of the area. Seek higher ground if you live near a small stream prone to flooding during a heavy rain storm. Excessive…

Because of poor cell service and the rural nature of the area, it’s difficult to know how many people are still unaccounted for. JACKSON, Ky. — Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America. Kentucky’s governor said 16 people have died, a toll he expected to grow as the rain keeps falling. “We’ve still…

As the globe heats up, destructive fires that burn too hot for forests to quickly regrow naturally have far outpaced the government’s replanting capacity. BILLINGS, Mont. — The Biden administration on Monday said the government will plant more than one billion trees across millions of acres of burned and dead woodlands in the U.S. West, as officials struggle to counter the increasing toll on the nation’s forests from wildfires, insects and other manifestations of climate change….

Meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees explains the three main influences that can weaken hurricanes and tropical storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical cyclones thrive in warm ocean waters due to the large amounts of moisture and heat the sea water can provide. As a storm encounters more warmth and more fuel, it’ll grow stronger and become more intense.  On the other hand, these three factors can weaken a tropical cyclone: Wind shear Land interaction Dry air Wind…

A Matthews family is concerned a cleared, vacant lot next to their house could be making flood damage to their property much worse. MATTHEWS, N.C. — A Matthews family is still dealing with the effects of heavy rain and floods from over the weekend. The homeowners are looking to county and town officials for help after mud and debris from a nearby vacant lot poured into their backyard and pool. “It was just chaos,”  April…

The tropical storm formed roughly 50 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Colin continues to move northeast at about 7 mph. Dangerous beach conditions, elevated rip currents, and isolated flooding remain the primary concerns. Improvements are expected as early as tomorrow.  Beachgoers should expect on and off showers with pockets of rain – heavy at times and gusty winds on occasion. Watch for swim…

It formed roughly 50 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Colin is now downgraded to a tropical depression, losing its status as a tropical storm from earlier in the day Saturday. The storm moved northeast along the East Coast at about 7 mph. Dangerous beach conditions, elevated rip currents, and isolated flooding were the primary concerns. Improvements are expected as early as tomorrow.  Beachgoers…

The tropical storm formed roughly 50 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts after Tropical storm Colin forms near the South Carolina coast early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The tropical storm formed roughly 50 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of…

The tropical storm formed roughly 50 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts after Tropical storm Colin forms near the South Carolina coast early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The tropical storm formed roughly 50 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of…

Yellowstone National Park is celebrating its 150th anniversary as it faces its biggest challenge in decades. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — Created in 1872 as the United States was recovering from the Civil War, Yellowstone was the first of the national parks that came to be referred to as America’s best idea. Now, the home to gushing geysers, thundering waterfalls and some of the country’s most plentiful and diverse wildlife is facing its biggest challenge…

The last four years had the most Atlantic named storms on record. Now, a hurricane expert will lead the National Weather Service. WASHINGTON — A meteorologist who oversaw warnings and forecasts during one of the busiest spurts of Atlantic hurricane activity on record will take over as the new director of the National Weather Service, as scientists expect extreme and dangerous storms and heatwaves to worsen with climate change. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on…

The last four years had the most Atlantic named storms on record. Now, a hurricane expert will lead the National Weather Service. WASHINGTON — A meteorologist who oversaw warnings and forecasts during one of the busiest spurts of Atlantic hurricane activity on record will take over as the new director of the National Weather Service, as scientists expect extreme and dangerous storms and heatwaves to worsen with climate change. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on…

Several Miami streets were flooded and authorities were towing abandoned vehicles. MIAMI — Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, was headed toward Bermuda on Sunday after dumping rain on parts of Florida, flooding some roads. Alex reached tropical storm force after strengthening off Florida’s east coast early Sunday. National Hurricane Center forecasters said at 8 a.m. that Alex had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was centered about…

Several Miami streets were flooded and authorities were towing abandoned vehicles. MIAMI — Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed Sunday morning in the Gulf of Mexico on a track to come ashore in southern Florida with heavy rains and gusty wind. National Hurricane Center forecasters said in a 5 a.m. advisory that Alex had sustained winds of 50 mph and was located about 270 miles northeast of Fort…

Several Miami streets were flooded and authorities were towing abandoned vehicles. MIAMI — Parts of South Florida were experiencing road flooding from heavy rain and wind Saturday as a storm system that battered Mexico moved across the state. Officials in Miami warned drivers about road conditions as many cars were stuck on flooded streets. “This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Traveling during these conditions is not recommended. It’s better to wait. Turn around, don’t…