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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…

Duke’s Power Distribution Center in Charlotte uses high-tech workstations to manage line crews across the Carolinas and restore power without human intervention. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy is highlighting new technology and grid improvements designed to keep power flowing during major storms as the 2025 hurricane season officially gets underway. The utility opened its Power Distribution Control Center in Charlotte to demonstrate how operators use high-tech workstations to manage line crews across the Carolinas and…

On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s Hurricane IQ special on WCNC+. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 1 is the start of hurricane season, so the WCNC Weather Impact Team wanted to take a look back at the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and then forecast what the 2025 hurricane season might look like.  On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s…

Malachi Chaney’s high school diploma was found 11 miles from his tornado-leveled home as he recovers in ICU and takes first steps after the storm. HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Less than a week after an EF-2 tornado ripped a teen from the second floor of his family’s home in Locust Grove, he is awake, talking — and took his first step with the help of a physical therapy team at Grady Hospital. Malachi Chaney remains…

TDOT has restored nearly 94% of Tennessee roads damaged by Hurricane Helene in the past eight months. Here’s what work is left. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Nearly 94% of bridges and roads in Tennessee that were closed due to Hurricane Helene are now fully restored, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT has spent the past eight months repairing infrastructure damaged by the storm. Spokesperson Mark Nagi said the closures had a significant impact on…