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Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New research shows powerful storms are hitting farther east, raising new concerns about severe weather safety and preparedness.  Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting, as researchers say there could be a new Tornado Alley.  The term Tornado Alley was first used in the 1950s to describe parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. For…

After a tornado in Kentucky nearly took her son from her, resident Tara Hollifield said she is thankful to God for being so lucky. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — In a miracle of survival, one mother’s son is alive after being pulled from the debris of her destroyed home.  At least 19 people are dead and several others are injured after a tornado tore through Laurel County, KY, on May 16, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Now,…

Areas at risk of thunderstorms include communities in Kentucky and Missouri that were hit by Friday’s deadly tornadoes. LONDON, Ky. — More tornadoes plowed through the central U.S. on Monday and thousands were without power as people from Texas to Kentucky continued to clean up from days of severe weather that killed more than two dozen people and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. At least four tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma and Nebraska on Monday…

The NWS has confirmed a brief tornado hit Wanchese, N.C. Thursday evening, with 80 mph winds. No injuries were reported. DARE COUNTY, N.C. — We’re learning more from the National Weather Service after it confirmed a tornado touched down in Dare County, N.C. during strong storms earlier this week. The EF-0 tornado hit the ground in Wanchese Thursday evening. It lasted for about two minutes around 5:20 p.m., traveling 0.8 miles and reaching wind speeds…

Confirmed tornadoes in St. Louis kill five, injure dozens, and damage thousands of structures, leaving over 80,000 without power. ST. LOUIS — The city of St. Louis is under a state of emergency after two confirmed tornadoes tore through the area Friday leaving 5 dead, more than three dozen injured, 5,000 buildings damaged and power out to close to 100,000. “The devastation is truly tremendous,” said Mayor Cara Spencer of the first fatal tornado in…

A confirmed tornado in St. Louis kill five, injure dozens, and damage thousands of structures, leaving over 80,000 without power. ST. LOUIS — The city of St. Louis is under a state of emergency after a confirmed tornado tore through the area Friday leaving 5 dead, more than three dozen injured, 5,000 buildings damaged and power out to close to 100,000. “The devastation is truly tremendous,” said Mayor Cara Spencer of the first fatal tornado…

Authorities say nine people are dead after a tornado touched down and sparked a “mass casualty event” in southeastern Kentucky. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 21 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky. In Kentucky, some 14 people have been killed by severe weather — including a devastating tornado — in Kentucky, and the…

Authorities say nine people are dead after a tornado touched down and sparked a “mass casualty event” in southeastern Kentucky. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 21 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky. In Kentucky, some 14 people have been killed by severe weather — including a devastating tornado — in Kentucky, and the…

Forecasts suggest the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season may be slightly above average due to ENSO transitioning to neutral and warm sea temperatures. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season hasn’t even begun but forecasts are suggesting it will be typical to slightly above average. The main basis for this is the status of the ENSO cycle (El Niño-Southern Oscillation). The ENSO Cycle is transitioning from a weak La Niña to a neutral phase known…

Forecasts suggest the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season may be slightly above average due to ENSO transitioning to neutral and warm sea temperatures. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season hasn’t even begun but forecasts are suggesting it will be typical to slightly above average. The main basis for this is the status of the ENSO cycle (El Niño-Southern Oscillation). The ENSO Cycle is transitioning from a weak La Niña to a neutral phase known…

CONCORD, N.C. — Stough Road in Cabarrus County has flooded because of a severe thunderstorm. The thunderstorm produced enough rain to raise the level of the Wolf Meadow Branch over Stough Road. This is near Frank Liske Park in Concord. For impacts from this storm, the National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning and a flood advisory. Drivers can use Roberta Road or Blackwelder Road as detours. Across the region, a flood risk…

Downtown Asheville businesses are asking people to visit the area as it works to recover and rebuild seven months after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Tourism is a major economic engine in Asheville, North Carolina, generating hundreds of millions of dollars each year and serving as the area’s second-largest driver of growth, according to the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Spring typically marks the beginning of a busy season, drawing visitors as…

Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in western North Carolina, leading to road closures and flood warnings in several counties. BOONE, N.C. — Days of heavy rain have produced flash flooding in the Carolinas – especially across western North Carolina. As a result, flood warnings have been issued in communities such as Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, and Watauga counties. In one of the heavier rain events experienced since Helene, the WCNC Weather Impact Team says the flooding…

Widespread rain has moved into the Carolinas with flash flooding possible. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert on Monday due to the widespread, heavy rain. The flash flooding risk continues on Tuesday and Wednesday but becomes more isolated than the threat on Monday. Widespread rain moved in Sunday night and continues through Monday. Showers become more spotty on Tuesday and Wednesday, but downpours…

Widespread rain has moved into the Carolinas with flash flooding possible. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert on Monday due to the widespread, heavy rain. The flash flooding risk continues on Tuesday and Wednesday but becomes more isolated than the threat on Monday. Widespread rain moved in Sunday night and continues through Monday. Showers become more spotty on Tuesday and Wednesday, but downpours…