Charlotte North Carolina News

A tornado warning is in effect for Chesterfield and Lancaster counties in South Carolina until 4:15 p.m. Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of bringing damaging winds and hail. A tornado warning is in effect for Chesterfield and Lancaster counties in South Carolina until 4:15 p.m. Friday. The storm is moving…

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in Stanly County, leading Albemarle Fire Department’s water rescue teams to respond. ALBEMARLE, N.C. — Heavy rainfall caused dangerous flash flooding across parts of Stanly County on Thursday, May 29, 2025, prompting an immediate response from the Albemarle Fire Department’s rescue teams. The storms created hazardous conditions along Highway 52 North, where rising waters threatened drivers and residents.  The Albemarle Fire Department said it mobilized both on-duty crews and off-duty…

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of bringing damaging winds and hail. A tornado watch is in effect for Ashe and Watauga counties until 8 p.m.  A severe thunderstorm…

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of bringing damaging winds and hail. A tornado watch is in effect for Ashe and Watauga counties until 8 p.m.  A severe thunderstorm…

As of 1:25 p.m., 339 flights were delayed at Charlotte Douglas, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. An additional 91 flights were canceled at Charlotte’s airport. More delays are possible as the storms move into the Queen City with heavy rain and gusty winds that prevent air travel.  An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that the vast majority of delays are due to weather.  A line of thunderstorms capable of producing hail and damaging…

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

‘The Wire’ actor Tray Chaney’s son was found unconscious after being thrown by a tornado in Locust Grove. The teen remains in critical condition. A tornado tore through a Henry County neighborhood Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a trail of destruction — and changing one family’s life in an instant. Tray Chaney, an actor known for his role as Poot on HBO’s The Wire, said his 18-year-old son Malachi Chaney was thrown nearly a football field…

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…

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. Weather Impact Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says the storms will push into the Charlotte area by 1 p.m. on Friday, May 30. The window for when these storms are expected to impact the Charlotte metro extends from 1 p.m. until…

FEMA recently denied an appeal to extend its cost-sharing program for Hurricane Helene recovery. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Lawmakers are responding to FEMA’s decision to scale back its support following Hurricane Helene. FEMA recently denied an appeal to extend its cost-sharing program for Hurricane Helene recovery. Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards represents Asheville.  In a statement to WFMY News 2, he said: “I’m pleased that President Trump has provided North Carolina with a 90 percent cost…

Carolina Hurricanes beat Florida Panthers 3-0 to avoid East finals sweep. SUNRISE, Fla. — Frederik Andersen returned to the net and stopped 20 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Logan Stankoven got the only goal Carolina needed and the Hurricanes won their first Eastern Conference finals game in 20 years by beating the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Monday night to stave off elimination. Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal got empty-netters to seal it for…

Carolina Hurricanes beat Florida Panthers 3-0 to avoid East finals sweep. SUNRISE, Fla. — Frederik Andersen returned to the net and stopped 20 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Logan Stankoven got the only goal Carolina needed and the Hurricanes won their first Eastern Conference finals game in 20 years by beating the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Monday night to stave off elimination. Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal got empty-netters to seal it for…