Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

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 thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

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Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

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 thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

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Weather Alert: Risk of severe weather races across Charlotte area Friday afternoon

Weather Alert: Risk of severe weather races across Charlotte area Friday afternoon

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 thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

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‘The Wire’ actor’s son found unconscious after Locust Grove tornado

‘The Wire’ actor’s son found unconscious after Locust Grove tornado

‘The Wire’ actor Tray Chaney’s son was found unconscious after being thrown by a tornado in Locust Grove. The teen remains in critical condition. A tornado tore through a Henry County neighborhood Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a trail of destruction — and changing one family’s life in an instant. Tray Chaney, an actor known for his role as Poot on HBO’s The Wire, said his 18-year-old son Malachi Chaney was thrown nearly a football field…

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No Storm, Still Flooded: Carolina Beach flooding research project

No Storm, Still Flooded: Carolina Beach flooding research project

8 minutes ago CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A research project led by North Carolina State University and UNC-Chapel Hill is helping the Town of Carolina Beach better understand why some areas flood — even when there’s no rain in the forecast. The “Sunny Day Flooding Project” focuses on flooding events that happen outside of major storms. “Not like potential tropical cyclone 8 last September. What we are focused on are the everyday events,” said…

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Stream Hurricane IQ: Weather Impact special

Stream Hurricane IQ: Weather Impact special

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…

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Hurricanes know they need to get better. Here's what they could look to do this offseason.

Hurricanes know they need to get better. Here's what they could look to do this offseason.

The Carolina Hurricanes — accustomed to playoff success but unable to break through with a Stanley Cup Final appearance in almost two decades — entered the offseason Thursday with plenty of cap space, a few roster holes and lingering questions about their ceiling and style of play.  Florida eliminated the Hurricanes from the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night with a 5-3 victory in Game 5. The Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions, have won…

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History with ‘Hud’: Impactful Cape Fear hurricanes which were subsequently retired

History with ‘Hud’: Impactful Cape Fear hurricanes which were subsequently retired

4 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Season kicks off on Sunday, marking the start of a 182-day stretch of prime hurricane formation conditions from June 1 through November 30. While the Cape Fear has been hit by countless memorable storms over the years, only a select few have been deemed worthy of being retired forever. In all, since naming tropical systems began in 1953, there have been 99 storms to be retired from…

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Weather Alert: Risk of severe weather across Charlotte area on Friday

Weather Alert: Risk of severe weather across Charlotte area on Friday

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 thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

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Hurricanes lean on star Slavin with defense depleted for Game 5 vs. Panthers

Hurricanes lean on star Slavin with defense depleted for Game 5 vs. Panthers

By Brian Murphy, WRAL News Florida Panthers Carolina Hurricanes TNT | Wednesday, May 28th 8:00 PM EDT Facing elimination and the absence of two top-six defensemen once again, the Carolina Hurricanes will turn to their all-world defenseman Jacob Slavin to soak up additional minutes. Slavin played 28 minutes in Carolina’s 3-0 Game 4 victory against the Florida Panthers as the Huricanes staved off elimination. The 28 minutes are about 6:30 more than he averaged during…

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Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

As hurricane season approaches, many are wondering how frequently North Carolina is hit by hurricanes — and just how destructive those hurricanes can be. We’ve taken a look back through the most historic, deadly and destructive hurricanes in North Carolina’s history. The damage and deaths wreaked over the past 60 years by these monster North Carolina hurricanes have become legendary. Some locals remember spending a week in the dark after Hurricane Fran. Parts of eastern…

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Southport provides update on flash flooding response

Southport provides update on flash flooding response

6 minutes ago Flash flooding on May 27, 2025 (Photo: City of Southport) Flash flooding on May 27, 2025 (Photo: City of Southport) Flash flooding on May 27, 2025 (Photo: City of Southport) Flash flooding on May 27, 2025 (Photo: City of Southport) Flash flooding on May 27, 2025 (Photo: City of Southport) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Emergency responders in Southport worked through the night after flash flooding left several drivers stranded between late Tuesday…

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Risk of severe weather across Charlotte area on Friday

Risk of severe weather across Charlotte area on Friday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. Weather Impact Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says the storms will push into the Charlotte area by 1 p.m. on Friday, May 30. The window for when these storms are expected to impact the Charlotte metro extends from 1 p.m. until…

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NC lawmakers react as FEMA scales back Hurricane Helene aid

NC lawmakers react as FEMA scales back Hurricane Helene aid

FEMA recently denied an appeal to extend its cost-sharing program for Hurricane Helene recovery. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Lawmakers are responding to FEMA’s decision to scale back its support following Hurricane Helene. FEMA recently denied an appeal to extend its cost-sharing program for Hurricane Helene recovery. Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards represents Asheville.  In a statement to WFMY News 2, he said: “I’m pleased that President Trump has provided North Carolina with a 90 percent cost…

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Southport Fire Dept. urges people to stay home during flooding

Southport Fire Dept. urges people to stay home during flooding

56 seconds ago Flooding in Southport on May 27, 2025 (Photo: Southport Fire Department) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport Fire Department says there is currently major flooding in the city. The Department says: Stay off the roads. The Southport Fire Department has already performed 2 water rescues with vehicles submerged.

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