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The Thomas Divide Complex Fire is comprised of two wildfires. Officials confirm both fires were caused by down power lines due to high winds and fallen trees. Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Many trails and backcountry campsites remain closed due to fires on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains.  The Thomas Divide Complex Fire is comprised of two wildfires. Officials confirm both fires were caused by down power lines due to…

The North Carolina Forest Service said careless debris burning is the biggest cause of wildfires across the Tar Heel State. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hold onto your hat, it’s now the windiest time of year in Charlotte, and the relationship between high winds and dry air causes spring fire season to ramp up in North Carolina.  ALSO ON WCNC CHARLOTTE: Weather IQ: Facts you need to know about lightning Just like we’ve seen the images of…

The Thomas Divide Complex Fire is comprised of two wildfires. Officials confirm both fires were caused by down power lines due to high winds and fallen trees. Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Many trails and backcountry campsites remain closed due to fires on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains.  The Thomas Divide Complex Fire is comprised of two wildfires. Officials confirm both fires were caused by down power lines due to…

Damage from a tornado in Alexander County was confirmed by the National Weather Service on Friday. The storm occurred Wednesday night. ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down the evening of Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Alexander County near Taylorsville. The WCNC Weather team was out with Alexander County Emergency Management while the NWS was doing their survey. The tornado is estimated as an EF-1 with wind speeds…

Damage from a tornado in Alexander County was confirmed by the National Weather Service on Friday. The storm occurred Wednesday night. ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down the evening of Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Alexander County near Taylorsville. The WCNC Weather team was out with Alexander County Emergency Management while the NWS was doing their survey. The tornado is estimated as an EF-1 with wind speeds…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich gives the all-clear for severe weather after 14 tornado warnings. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wednesday brought the WCNC Charlotte viewing area’s first tornado warning of the year — and 14 of them in one day, at that. Tornado warnings for Burke, Caldwell, Alexander and McDowell counties have expired. A tornado watch expired at midnight for areas west of Charlotte, including the foothills. RELATED: Weather IQ: Understanding watches and warnings Tornado warnings were…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is tracking the latest developments. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Burke, Caldwell and Alexander counties. The warnings are in effect until 11:45 p.m. A tornado warning for McDowell county has expired. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for areas west of Charlotte, including the foothills. This means conditions are favorable for a few more severe storms until the front gets through the area.  RELATED:…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is tracking the latest developments. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Burke, Caldwell and Alexander counties. The warnings are in effect until 11:45 p.m. A tornado warning for McDowell county has expired. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for areas west of Charlotte, including the foothills. This means conditions are favorable for a few more severe storms until the front gets through the area.  RELATED:…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is tracking the latest developments. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for areas west of Charlotte, including the foothills. This means conditions are favorable for a few more severe storms until the front gets through the area.  RELATED: Weather IQ: Understanding watches and warnings Tornado warnings were activated for Burke, McDowell and Caldwell counties late into the evening Wednesday night, prompting the WCNC Charlotte weather team…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is tracking the latest developments. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for areas west of Charlotte, including the foothills. This means conditions are favorable for a few more severe storms until the front gets through the area.  RELATED: Weather IQ: Understanding watches and warnings Tornado warnings were activated for Burke, McDowell and Caldwell counties late into the evening Wednesday night, prompting the WCNC Charlotte weather team…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is tracking the latest developments. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tornado warnings were activated for Burke and Caldwell counties late into the evening Wednesday night, prompting the WCNC Charlotte weather team to advise residents to seek shelter.  Strong storms were possible Wednesday evening in Charlotte and across the Carolinas — and these storms were potentially strong enough to produce damaging wind and tornadoes. Panovich is tracking the line of storms associated with a…

Those in the area need to seek shelter. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tornado warnings were activated for Burke and Caldwell counties late into the evening Wednesday night, prompting the WCNC Charlotte weather team to advise residents to seek shelter. Strong storms were possible Wednesday evening in Charlotte and across the Carolinas — and these storms were potentially strong enough to produce damaging wind and tornadoes. WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said the main threat for…

A deadly tornado in New Orleans has highlighted a shift: tornados have shifted to the south and threaten lives and property in new areas outside the Great Plains. Forget “The Wizard of Oz.” Tornadoes are causing far more deaths and destruction east and south of Kansas these days. And they’re often doing it in the dark of night. Tuesday night’s deadly tornado that struck the New Orleans area is the ideal example of what experts say…

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are possible across the Carolinas and Charlotte area Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some could even see tornadoes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area will be at risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening, with the possibility of strong storms, chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said.  Panovich is tracking a line of storms and a cold front moving across Tennessee that will reach the Carolinas Wednesday afternoon. Panovich said that line is…

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are possible across the Carolinas and Charlotte area Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some could even see tornadoes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A strong storm system that’s produced widespread severe weather and tornadoes in Texas and part of Louisiana and Mississippi is now marching east with the threat of more severe storms in the Carolinas Wednesday. Rain moved into western North Carolina early Wednesday, with showers across the mountains and foothills by 8…