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Hurricane Helene is expected to bring torrential rain, gusty winds and the threat of devastating flooding to the Carolinas this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Helene as the state prepares for the storm’s widespread impacts.  “This is an unusually dangerous storm that threatens to bring heavy rain and potentially catastrophic flooding for central, and particular, western North Carolina,” Cooper said Thursday. “When…

Hurricane Helene is expected to bring torrential rain, gusty winds and the threat of devastating flooding to the Carolinas this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Helene as the state prepares for the storm’s widespread impacts.  “This is an unusually dangerous storm that threatens to bring heavy rain and potentially catastrophic flooding for central, and particular, western North Carolina,” Cooper said Thursday. “When…

A tornado warning was issued for Alexander, Catawba Gaston, Iredell and Mecklenburg counties when rotation was spotted on the radar. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With tropical storm watches and warnings in place all over the Charlotte area, it was not surprising multiple tornado warnings were issued Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. It all started Wednesday evening when WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich had “very high confidence” a tornado touched down in Burke County. The…

A tornado warning is in effect for Mecklenburg County until 10:15 a.m. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning is in effect for Mecklenburg and Gaston counties until 10:15 a.m.  The warned cell is in the area of Interstate 485 and Shopton Road in northwest Charlotte. Residents in Belmont, Gastonia and Mount Holly should seek a safe shelter immediately, meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said.  Multiple tornado warnings were issued earlier Thursday morning as a line of storms…

A tornado warning is in effect for Mecklenburg County until 10:15 a.m. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning is in effect for Mecklenburg and Gaston counties until 10:15 a.m.  The warned cell is in the area of Interstate 485 and Shopton Road in northwest Charlotte. Residents in Belmont, Gastonia and Mount Holly should seek a safe shelter immediately, meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said.  Multiple tornado warnings were issued earlier Thursday morning as a line of storms…

A tornado warning was issued for Alexander, Catawba and Iredell counties ahead of Hurricane Helene. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning is in effect for multiple counties as a line of storms moves across North Carolina.  The tornado warning was issued for Alexander, Catawba and Iredell counties. The warning is in effect until 9:45 a.m.  Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said these warnings were likely issued as a band of storms ahead of Hurricane Helene moves into…

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A tornado warning was issued late Wednesday night for Watauga County, North Carolina. The NWS reports the tornado was moving north at 20 mph from Grandfather Mountain State Park. The following cities and towns were expected to face impacts from the tornado: Appalachian State University was among the locations expected to be affected.

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A tornado warning was issued late Wednesday night for Watauga County, North Carolina. The NWS reports the tornado was moving north at 20 mph from Grandfather Mountain State Park. The following cities and towns were expected to face impacts from the tornado: Appalachian State University was among the locations expected to be affected.