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Annual simulation of lane reversals in the coastal areas of South Carolina should not affect normal flow of traffic from Hilton Head to Columbia COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you are travelling between the South Carolina coast and the Columbia area/Midlands on Wednesday do not be surprised to see a large amount of Highway Patrol and local sheriff’s deputies deployed along major interstate and highways. Multiple state government and law enforcement agencies will be conducting their…

Meteorologists warn that the 2025 hurricane season could resemble the destructive 2017 season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins, meteorologists are sounding the alarm that this year could resemble one of the most destructive seasons in recent memory—2017, the year of Harvey, Irma, and Maria. WCNC Weather Impact Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy drew a striking comparison between current atmospheric conditions and those that preceded the catastrophic 2017 season. “What I went through…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video of the tornado from a WCNC Charlotte viewer. ROCK HILL, S.C. — A brief tornado occurred in York County on Friday, the National Weather Service confirmed on Monday. On Friday, WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video from viewer Amber Burns Irvin of what appeared to be a tornado. Irvin shot the video along Percival Road just north of South Fork Road near Brattonsville and McConnells. Irvin…

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video of the tornado from a WCNC Charlotte viewer. ROCK HILL, S.C. — A brief tornado occurred in York County on Friday, the National Weather Service confirmed on Monday. On Friday, WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video from viewer Amber Burns Irvin of what appeared to be a tornado. Irvin shot the video along Percival Road just north of South Fork Road near Brattonsville and McConnells. Irvin…

Smoke was worsening air quality and reducing visibility in Canada and into some U.S. states along the border. FLIN FLON, MB — More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated…

An EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds hit Clarendon County, South Carolina, on Friday, damaging homes, snapping trees, and knocking out power. CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Hurricane season officially began Sunday, but the winds of a different kind of storm had many South Carolina residents on edge on Friday. Two days later, many are still cleaning up.  In Clarendon County, cleanup continues after a Friday afternoon tornado that damaged homes, roads, and trees across several…

Nearly two dozens wildfires were burning in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is just north of Minnesota and North Dakota. MANITOBA, Canada — Air quality in some parts of the United States is worsening as smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada travels south, pushed by winds high in the atmosphere. Through parts of Minnesota and into Wisconsin, the air quality is deemed unhealthy for people and animals sensitive to pollution and other airborne…

WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said some rotation was spotted on the radar in the area. ROCK HILL, S.C. — Weather radar data suggests a brief tornado may have happened Friday evening in the Rock Hill area. WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich received a video of what appeared to be a tornado from viewer Amber Burns Irvin. Irvin shot the video along Percival Road just north of South Fork Road near Brattonsville and told…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All clear from severe weather this evening and throughout the weekend. Cooler and drier air moves in behind Friday’s storm system, dropping lows to the upper 50s Saturday morning with abundant sunshine and daytime highs in the low 80s. Sunday will see a similar start with an isolated storm chance by the afternoon. Sunday also begins meteorological summer and the first day of hurricane season!

A tornado warning is in effect for Chesterfield and Lancaster counties in South Carolina until 4:15 p.m. Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of bringing damaging winds and hail. A tornado warning is in effect for Chesterfield and Lancaster counties in South Carolina until 4:15 p.m. Friday. The storm is moving…

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in Stanly County, leading Albemarle Fire Department’s water rescue teams to respond. ALBEMARLE, N.C. — Heavy rainfall caused dangerous flash flooding across parts of Stanly County on Thursday, May 29, 2025, prompting an immediate response from the Albemarle Fire Department’s rescue teams. The storms created hazardous conditions along Highway 52 North, where rising waters threatened drivers and residents.  The Albemarle Fire Department said it mobilized both on-duty crews and off-duty…

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of bringing damaging winds and hail. A tornado watch is in effect for Ashe and Watauga counties until 8 p.m.  A severe thunderstorm…

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of bringing damaging winds and hail. A tornado watch is in effect for Ashe and Watauga counties until 8 p.m.  A severe thunderstorm…

As of 1:25 p.m., 339 flights were delayed at Charlotte Douglas, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. An additional 91 flights were canceled at Charlotte’s airport. More delays are possible as the storms move into the Queen City with heavy rain and gusty winds that prevent air travel.  An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that the vast majority of delays are due to weather.  A line of thunderstorms capable of producing hail and damaging…