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Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  Medic said it had responded to multiple flood related calls, and Charlotte Fire said it has responded to roughly 50 flood-related incidents, as of 7 a.m. Friday.  WCNC…

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  ⏰ WHEN: Today through tonight. Morning rain will wind down giving way to an eventual sunshine.  Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and continue into…

Flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have been impacted by heavy rain in the Charlotte area. As of 6:17 a.m. Friday, 16 flights were delayed and 51 were canceled.  Charlotte airport officials said that ramp operations were temporarily paused Thursday due to the weather. Operations resumed normally after the ramp was reopened. 

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches or rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  ⏰ WHEN: Today through tonight. Morning rain will wind down giving way to an eventual sunshine.  Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and continue into…

An EF-1 tornado with 95 mph winds touched down in Chapin, South Carolina, toppling trees and blocking roads, but causing no major infrastructure damage. CHAPIN, S.C. — The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with winds reaching 95 mph touched down in Chapin Monday night, leaving behind a trail of damage along Lake Side Drive. Crews with the South Carolina Department of Transportation were out Tuesday clearing downed trees and debris from the…

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for that area at 8:49 p.m. Monday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The National Weather Service confirms a tornado formed in Chapin along Lake Murray during Monday night’s severe weather. Survey teams went up to Chapin Tuesday morning and confirmed that a twister struck near the Lake Tide Drive area on the northern side of the lake.  The weather service later said the storm was an EF-1, which is…

The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is keeping you weather aware as there could be multiple lines of severe storms across the Carolinas on Monday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is issuing a Weather Alert due to the threat of strong-to-severe thunderstorms in the Charlotte area, particularly for Charlotte and areas south of the Queen City, Monday evening into early Tuesday.  These storms have had a major impact on the Southeast…

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen on June 27, marking a comeback after Hurricane Helene’s damage. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — After nine long months of recovery, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public on Friday, June 27—a major milestone following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The park, a beloved destination in western North Carolina, was forced to close in September after the hurricane caused significant damage to…

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen on June 27, marking a comeback after Hurricane Helene’s damage. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — After nine long months of recovery, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public on Friday, June 27—a major milestone following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The park, a beloved destination in western North Carolina, was forced to close in September after the hurricane caused significant damage to…

Even though there won’t be many storms this weekend, the ones that do form will bring gusty winds and heavy rain. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Welcome to summertime in the Carolinas – where most days have at least a small risk for strong storms. Saturday will be one of those days. Multiple waves of storms will move across the Southeast this weekend. With plenty of storm fuel due to high temperatures near 90 degrees, the severe weather…