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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A few severe thunderstorms are producing a threat of damaging winds, hail and lightning south of Charlotte. WCNC Charlotte Brad Panovich wants communities, especially those in South Carolina, to stay Weather Aware for possible severe weather. As a result of the wind and hail threat, the National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for York, Chester, Lancaster and Chesterfield counties. These storms are capable of producing 60 mph damaging winds and hail 1.25″…

A tornado warning and several severe thunderstorm watches were in effect for hours across in the Charlotte area Wednesday. Author: Brad Panovich, Hank Lee, James Brierton (WCNC), Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), Blair Shiff (WCNC), Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle, Anders J. Hare (WCNC) Published: 1:50 PM EDT May 7, 2024 Updated: 5:46 PM EDT May 9, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person died and tens of thousands remain without power after severe weather swept across the…

The tornado moved through Gastonia, Smyre, Lowell and Springwood before lifting near Belmont. GASTONIA, N.C. — Storm damage in Gastonia and Belmont was caused by the second of two EF1 tornadoes on Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday. The tornado had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and grew to a width of 60 mph. This tornado caused damage on the north side of Gastonia before moving east toward Belmont. A team consisting of…

National Weather Service crews have surveyed multiple locations in Cleveland and Gaston counties for possible tornado damage. This is the first confirmed tornado associated with Wednesday’s storms.  One person was killed in Gaston County when a tree fell on a car. Firefighters were able to rescue another person from the vehicle and they were taken to the hospital. Gaston County commissioners declared a state of emergency due to widespread damage caused by Wednesday’s severe thunderstorms. …

The tornado moved through Gastonia, Smyre, Lowell and Springwood before lifting near Belmont. GASTONIA, N.C. — Storm damage in Gastonia and Belmont was caused by the second of two EF1 tornadoes on Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday. The tornado had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and grew to a width of 60 mph. This tornado caused damage on the north side of Gastonia before moving east toward Belmont. A team consisting of…

National Weather Service crews have surveyed multiple locations in Cleveland and Gaston counties for possible tornado damage. This is the first confirmed tornado associated with Wednesday’s storms.  One person was killed in Gaston County when a tree fell on a car. Firefighters were able to rescue another person from the vehicle and they were taken to the hospital. Gaston County commissioners declared a state of emergency due to widespread damage caused by Wednesday’s severe thunderstorms. …

National Weather Service crews have surveyed multiple locations in Cleveland and Gaston counties for possible tornado damage. This is the first confirmed tornado associated with Wednesday’s storms.  One person was killed in Gaston County when a tree fell on a car. Firefighters were able to rescue another person from the vehicle and they were taken to the hospital. Gaston County commissioners declared a state of emergency due to widespread damage caused by Wednesday’s severe thunderstorms. …

The tornado was approximately 100 yards wide, taking down trees along its path and causing damage to homes. The tornado’s path stretched from Polkville in Cleveland County to southeast of Cherryville in Gaston County.  National Weather Service crews have surveyed multiple locations in Cleveland and Gaston counties for possible tornado damage. This is the first confirmed tornado associated with Wednesday’s storms.  One person was killed in Gaston County when a tree fell on a car….

A tornado warning and several severe thunderstorm watches were in effect for areas near Charlotte Wednesday. Author: Brad Panovich, Hank Lee, James Brierton (WCNC), Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), Blair Shiff (WCNC), Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle, Anders J. Hare (WCNC) Published: 1:50 PM EDT May 7, 2024 Updated: 9:16 AM EDT May 9, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person died and tens of thousands remain without power after severe weather swept across the Charlotte area on…

The Belmont Drive-In reopened last August to huge crowds after being dormant for nearly a decade. BELMONT, N.C. — The Belmont Drive-In announced it will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by Wednesday’s severe weather outbreak.  The theater posted the update on Facebook, saying the owners are drawing up a plan of action to raise the money for repairs. The drive-in reopened last August to much fanfare after being shut down for…

The Belmont Drive-In reopened last August to huge crowds after being dormant for nearly a decade. BELMONT, N.C. — The Belmont Drive-In announced it will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by Wednesday’s severe weather outbreak.  The theater posted the update on Facebook, saying the owners are drawing up a plan of action to raise the money for repairs. The drive-in reopened last August to much fanfare after being shut down for…

The Belmont Drive-In reopened last August to huge crowds after being dormant for nearly a decade. BELMONT, N.C. — The Belmont Drive-In announced it will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by Wednesday’s severe weather outbreak.  The theater posted the update on Facebook, saying the owners are drawing up a plan of action to raise the money for repairs. The drive-in reopened last August to much fanfare after being shut down for…