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While the first wave could produce some wintry weather, the bigger story is a possible severe weather outbreak in the Carolinas next week, Brad Panovich says. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The new year is getting off to an exciting weather start thanks to an active storm track that could bring a wintry mix and severe weather to the Carolinas over the next week or so, according to Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich.  For the winter lovers out…

The doctor initially neglected to attribute her death to the wildfire, but later examination said the thick black smoke she breathed in led to the woman dying. LAHAINA, Hawaii — Sharlene Rabang and her calico cat fled the wildfire that destroyed her town on Maui and arrived at a family home on another Hawaii island after a 24-hour odyssey that included sleeping in a car. Dazed, coughing and weak, the frail but feisty 78-year-old headed…

Rain continues into the evening and overnight, much drier over the next few days. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:29 PM EST December 26, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This Evening  Rain will continue throughout the afternoon and evening. Expect the rain to let up some around dinner time and lighter and more scattered. Overnight, another batch of…

Steady rain across the Carolinas. A few thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 12:09 PM EST December 26, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today A soggy day is on tap. Be prepared for a messy travel day as many head home after celebrating Christmas on Monday. Temperatures will hold steady near 60 along…

Steady rain tonight and tomorrow across the Carolinas. A few thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:22 PM EST December 25, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight Grab an umbrella before heading outside this evening. Light to moderate showers are spreading across the Carolinas tonight. Expect showers to become heavy at times overnight…

The proposed townhome community would replace a wooded area along McMullen Creek that acts as a flood zone. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Developers are hoping to build about 150 townhomes in Cotswold. However, some neighbors argue the community could have a disastrous impact on their properties. Homeowners who live along McMullen Creek say they already deal with substantial flooding. They worry the proposed townhome community could worsen flooding since the development will replace woods that currently…

At about the same time in another room, as the wind howled, Moore decided to jump on top of their other son, who is 1. She grabbed the child as the walls collapsed. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — A 4-month-old boy has survived after a tornado in Tennessee sucked him up from his family’s mobile home, which was demolished in the storm. Sydney Moore told WSMV-TV that when the tornado hit their home in Clarksville on Saturday, it…

The proposed townhome community would replace a wooded area along McMullen Creek, replacing woods that act as a flood zone. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Developers are hoping to build about 150 townhomes in Cotswold. However, some neighbors argue the community could have a disastrous impact on their properties. Homeowners who live along McMullen Creek say they already deal with substantial flooding. They worry the proposed townhome community could worsen flooding since the development will replace woods…

The proposed townhome community would replace a wooded area along McMullen Creek that acts as a flood zone. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Developers are hoping to build about 150 townhomes in Cotswold. However, some neighbors argue the community could have a disastrous impact on their properties. Homeowners who live along McMullen Creek say they already deal with substantial flooding. They worry the proposed townhome community could worsen flooding since the development will replace woods that currently…

At least six people died, including young children, and 60 others went to the hospital in Clarksville. GARNER, N.C. — Monday afternoon, families in Garner, North Carolina are cleaning up the mess from a tornado that touched down there.  The National Weather Service confirmed the twister was an EF-1 with max winds of 110 miles per hour.  WFMY News 2 has not received any reports of injuries.  Storms from the same system did so much…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is going to central Tennessee to help in the recovery efforts after tornadoes hit the area. Six people were killed and several others were injured.  The team is deploying to two locations in Tennessee: Clarksville and Hendersonville.  “We can’t even begin to imagine what a terrifying situation this must have been for people. We are praying for all those impacted by this storm,” Josh Holland, international…

In terms of the most named storms in a year, the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Thursday, is ranked fourth since 1950. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and a robust El Nino contributed to the above-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends today. With 20 named storms in the Atlantic basin in 2023, it ranks fourth for the most storm names in a year since 1950. Seven storms…

Residents at Avenues at Ayrsley said funds have not been distributed back to affected homeowners. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Homeowners in Avenues at Ayrsley’s phase one neighborhood said their homeowners association received payments in 2021 and 2022 related to a tornado, and claim the money is still sitting in the HOA’s general fund, which is currently tapped for the entire community, not just the homes that were affected. The south Charlotte neighborhood has grown substantially since…

LEEDS, S.C. — Storms moved across the Carolinas on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service reported that a very small and weak tornado touched down in Leeds, in Chester County. The small E-F tornado was very weak, with 60-75 mph winds. It touched down at 8:46 p.m. and traveled .04 mile along Breland Drive, just off Leeds Road. The tornado was 10 yards wide at its maximum width and broke limbs and branches along its…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pea-size hail fell across portions of Gaston County Wednesday as a strong thunderstorm moved through the Charlotte area. The storm had radar-estimated winds up to 40 mph as it moved through the Carolinas. WCNC Charlotte viewers shared photos and videos of the strong winds and small hail. The storm also produced lightning as it moved over the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Lightning typically causes temporary flight delays at airports as ground crews,…