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Strong-to-severe storms capable of producing small hail and damaging winds are popping up across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team issued a Weather Alert this week due to the threat of extreme heat and severe storms. Widespread severe thunderstorm warnings popped up across the Charlotte area on Wednesday and there could be another round of strong-to-severe storms on Thursday afternoon. As of 1 p.m., storms developed in the mountains with…

In 2004, Frances, a tropical storm by the time it reached the Carolinas, spawned 45 tornadoes in South Carolina and 11 in North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has its first named tropical storm named Andrea. As the East Coast is anticipating an active season, many people may know the typical way to prepare for a hurricane about to hit their area, but they may not anticipate one of the things…

Andrea was located 1,205 miles west of the Azores, forecasters said. MIAMI — Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Andrea was located 1,205 miles (1,940 kilometers) west of the Azores, forecasters said. Maximum sustained winds were at 40 mph (65 mph) and the cyclone was traveling east-northeast at 17 mph (28 mph). The tropical storm is expected to be short-lived. Andrea was…

The package includes $480 million for immediate needs, including $75 million to replace private roads and bridges. RALEIGH, N.C. — On Monday, the North Carolina Senate unanimously approved a $700 million recovery package for citizens in the western part of the state affected by Hurricane Helene. The approval of House Bill 1012 comes after WCNC Charlotte reported last week that state lawmakers were deadlocked over how to deliver the next wave of Helene relief. In May,…

Three people are dead and a regional airport was heavily damaged after powerful winds, including a tornado, swept across the upper Midwest. ENDERLIN, N.D. — Powerful winds — including a tornado — that swept across parts of the upper Midwest left three people dead and a regional airport heavily damaged, officials said Saturday. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said at a press conference that two men and a woman were killed at two separate locations…

Interstate 40 is expected to be closed for about two weeks due to a rockslide and high water, three months after reopening from Helene, according to TDOT. COCKE COUNTY, Tenn — Just three months after I-40 reopened following damage by Hurricane Helene, a new slide and high water closed it again. This time for at least two weeks.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation said there are four slide sites, the biggest one is near Exit…

Forecasters say Erick is expected to cause potentially destructive winds and life-threatening flash floods over a wide area. PUERTO ESCONDIDO, State of Mexico — Southern Mexico’s Pacific coast was braced for a Thursday morning impact with the approach of Hurricane Erick, which was upgraded to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 early Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and…