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Authorities say nine people are dead after a tornado touched down and sparked a “mass casualty event” in southeastern Kentucky. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 21 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky. In Kentucky, some 14 people have been killed by severe weather — including a devastating tornado — in Kentucky, and the…

Forecasts suggest the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season may be slightly above average due to ENSO transitioning to neutral and warm sea temperatures. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season hasn’t even begun but forecasts are suggesting it will be typical to slightly above average. The main basis for this is the status of the ENSO cycle (El Niño-Southern Oscillation). The ENSO Cycle is transitioning from a weak La Niña to a neutral phase known…

Forecasts suggest the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season may be slightly above average due to ENSO transitioning to neutral and warm sea temperatures. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season hasn’t even begun but forecasts are suggesting it will be typical to slightly above average. The main basis for this is the status of the ENSO cycle (El Niño-Southern Oscillation). The ENSO Cycle is transitioning from a weak La Niña to a neutral phase known…

CONCORD, N.C. — Stough Road in Cabarrus County has flooded because of a severe thunderstorm. The thunderstorm produced enough rain to raise the level of the Wolf Meadow Branch over Stough Road. This is near Frank Liske Park in Concord. For impacts from this storm, the National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning and a flood advisory. Drivers can use Roberta Road or Blackwelder Road as detours. Across the region, a flood risk…

Downtown Asheville businesses are asking people to visit the area as it works to recover and rebuild seven months after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Tourism is a major economic engine in Asheville, North Carolina, generating hundreds of millions of dollars each year and serving as the area’s second-largest driver of growth, according to the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Spring typically marks the beginning of a busy season, drawing visitors as…

Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in western North Carolina, leading to road closures and flood warnings in several counties. BOONE, N.C. — Days of heavy rain have produced flash flooding in the Carolinas – especially across western North Carolina. As a result, flood warnings have been issued in communities such as Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, and Watauga counties. In one of the heavier rain events experienced since Helene, the WCNC Weather Impact Team says the flooding…

Widespread rain has moved into the Carolinas with flash flooding possible. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert on Monday due to the widespread, heavy rain. The flash flooding risk continues on Tuesday and Wednesday but becomes more isolated than the threat on Monday. Widespread rain moved in Sunday night and continues through Monday. Showers become more spotty on Tuesday and Wednesday, but downpours…

Widespread rain has moved into the Carolinas with flash flooding possible. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert on Monday due to the widespread, heavy rain. The flash flooding risk continues on Tuesday and Wednesday but becomes more isolated than the threat on Monday. Widespread rain moved in Sunday night and continues through Monday. Showers become more spotty on Tuesday and Wednesday, but downpours…

Asheville, North Carolina, is sending a clear message: the city is open for visitors. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — As summer vacation season approaches, small businesses in western North Carolina are eager to welcome guests back after last year’s historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. Nestled along the banks of the French Broad River, Wrong Way River Lodge and Cabins stands as a symbol of Asheville’s resilience.  Co-owner Shelton Steele recalled the shock of Helene. “No one can…

The primary threats associated with these storms will be large hail and strong winds along with the usual lightning and heavy rain. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert due to the risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Thursday evening. WCNC Weather Impact Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said these storms will have the potential for heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and flash flooding. There’s also a chance…

The primary threats associated with these storms will be large hail and strong winds along with the usual lightning and heavy rain threats. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert due to the risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Thursday evening. WCNC Weather Impact Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said these storms will have the potential for heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and flash flooding.  When The first…