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Western NC wildfire risk will 'get worse, not better' Ag Commissioner says, pressing lawmakers for help

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The risks from continued wildfires that have already burned thousands of acres in western North Carolina, forcing mandatory evacuations in some counties, are “expected to get worse, not better” as the year goes on, a top state official said Tuesday. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler oversees the state’s forestry service that’s coordinating the wildfire response. He said Hurricane Helene is to blame for the worse-than-normal fires in the western part of the state, since there are…

North Carolina radio station was a critical lifeline after Hurricane Helene. Then it became the voice of recovery.

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

10 minutes ago Damage across Asheville on Sept. 29, 2024 (Photo: WGRZ-TV/MGN) CBS News — When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina last September, a local radio station played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Their work didn’t stop there. In the last six months, WWNC’s Mark Starling and Tank Spencer have become the voices of recovery, amplifying the messages of groups such as Valley Strong Disaster Relief, a nonprofit run by Jason Ward and his partners. Before…

As storms approach, Rock Hill residents look back on last April's devastating hailstorm

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Still recovering from an April 2024 hailstorm, York County residents brace for strong winds and possible hail on Monday. ROCK HILL, S.C. — York County is expecting strong winds and hail on Monday. Many residents are feeling a sense of dread, as nearly a year ago, a hailstorm wiped out power and caused thousands of dollars in damage. WCNC Charlotte’s Austin Walker spoke people in the Rock Hill community, where some neighbors are pleading, “Not again.”…

As storms approach, Rock Hill residents look back on last April's devastating hailstorm

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Helene forced a North Carolina restaurant owner to leave his home. He just lost his 'Cabin of Hope' in recent wildfires

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Months ago, a washed-out bridge damaged during Hurricane Helene’s flooding temporarily blocked Matthew Rogers from returning to his beloved North Carolina cabin. The lakeside property in Flat Rock that has been in his family for around 40 years – and has come to represent healing and hope, Rogers says – became a casualty of the recent wildfires in the state. After seeing the home he affectionately named the Cabin of Hope now smoldered to the…

Helene forced a North Carolina restaurant owner to leave his home. He just lost his 'Cabin of Hope' in recent wildfires

Posted on March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Hendersonville, North Carolina (CNN) — Months ago, a washed-out bridge damaged during Hurricane Helene’s flooding temporarily blocked Matthew Rogers from returning to his beloved North Carolina cabin. The lakeside property in Flat Rock that has been in his family for around 40 years – and has come to represent healing and hope, Rogers says – became a casualty of the recent wildfires in the state. After seeing the home he affectionately named the Cabin of…

Severe weather likely in the Carolinas on Monday

Posted on March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Much-needed rain will help firefighting efforts across the Carolinas, but there’s also a threat of severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is encouraging everyone in the Charlotte area to be prepared for a line of thunderstorms that could produce severe weather across the Carolinas on Monday, March 31. Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich also emphasized the extreme fire danger on Friday and Saturday. Large wildfires are burning in both North Carolina…

Wildfires threaten air quality across Carolinas

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Smoke from wildfires poses a serious health risk for residents across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wildfires burning through western North Carolina are creating significant air quality challenges, with environmental officials warning residents about potential health risks from widespread smoke coverage. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is currently monitoring eight counties experiencing air quality issues, with some regions reaching critical alert levels. Shawn Taylor, the public information officer for the Division of Air…

New wetlands project aims to ease chronic flooding

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A new state-led project aims to keep roads dry and hospital access open during storms in a flood-prone part of Goldsboro. State officials broke ground Friday on a natural infrastructure pilot project behind Wayne Community College, where frequent flooding has been known to cut off access to nearby Wayne Memorial Hospital. The site will be transformed into a stormwater wetland and detention basin, designed to collect and slowly release rainwater before it overwhelms roads and…

South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

14 seconds ago (Photo: KAKE) SOUTH CAROLINA (AP) — A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days. But fire crews have been able to keep the blaze away from structures. Firefighters battling the Table Rock Mountain fire have concentrated on saving lives and property by digging fire breaks that push the blaze north through undeveloped land on the Pickens County ridges near the North Carolina state line, officials…

Severe weather possible in Carolinas as storms approach Monday

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

South Carolina officials update state response to growing wildfires

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to hold a briefing updating South Carolina’s response to the Table Rock Complex wildfire. GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — The Table Rock Complex fire in upstate South Carolina has grown to over 10,000 acres in size after “significant” spreading on Thursday, state officials said. The South Carolina Forestry Commission said weather conditions that created dramatic fire activity earlier this week weren’t as bad on Thursday, but gusty conditions are likely Friday,…

Western NC wildfire risk will 'get worse, not better' Ag Commissioner says, pressing lawmakers for help

North Carolina radio station was a critical lifeline after Hurricane Helene. Then it became the voice of recovery.

As storms approach, Rock Hill residents look back on last April's devastating hailstorm

As storms approach, Rock Hill residents look back on last April's devastating hailstorm

Helene forced a North Carolina restaurant owner to leave his home. He just lost his 'Cabin of Hope' in recent wildfires

Helene forced a North Carolina restaurant owner to leave his home. He just lost his 'Cabin of Hope' in recent wildfires

Severe weather likely in the Carolinas on Monday

Wildfires threaten air quality across Carolinas

New wetlands project aims to ease chronic flooding

South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

Severe weather possible in Carolinas as storms approach Monday

South Carolina officials update state response to growing wildfires

McMaster: Hurricane Helene, wildfires combined to make 'perfect storm'

McMaster: Hurricane Helene, wildfires combined to make 'perfect storm'

LIVE: McMaster updates South Carolina wildfire resopnse