North Carolina News

Photos shared with WCNC Charlotte show downed trees and structural damage to buildings. INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — More than 800 Union Power Cooperative customers are without electricity after severe storms caused damage in Union County, North Carolina on Wednesday. WCNC Charlotte viewers have informed our newsroom about storm damage near Porter Ridge High School, which is in Indian Trail. Photos shared with Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich show downed trees and an outhouse that experienced damage.  WCNC Charlotte’s…

The WCNC Weather Impact Team is asking people to stay alert on Wednesday because of severe storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Union County, North Carolina until 9 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Mecklenburg, Rowan, Cabarrus, and Union counties. Expect impacts from damaging winds through 9 a.m. A previous tornado warning issued at 7:30 a.m. for Chester County was allowed to expire at 7:45 a.m. The…

The WCNC Weather Impact Team is asking people to stay alert on Wednesday because of the possibility of severe storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Chester County, South Carolina until 7:45 a.m. The WCNC Weather Impact team of meteorologists is tracking a severe thunderstorm near the city of Chester. This storm is producing rotation and a possible tornado. Locations within this warning include, but are not limited to Leeds, Cornwell,…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Delays and cancellations are piling up at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as the area prepares for severe weather Wednesday morning.  It’s important to note, these cancellations and delays can also be reflective of bad weather in other places in addition to weather impacts in Charlotte. Strong storms with the possibility of damaging winds are the reason to stay alert for severe weather on Wednesday morning in Charlotte. 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Do you know where you would go if life-threatening weather was approaching your home? What about your friends and family?  With severe weather moving through the Carolinas Tuesday, it’s good to keep these safe places in mind. In the Carolinas, when we discuss your safe place, the WCNC Weather Impact Team is often referring to where you would go during a severe thunderstorm warning or a tornado warning. In this scenario, a…

Weather impacts play a huge factor in determining fire spread. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — As the sun rises over Carolina Forest near Myrtle Beach, a smoky haze blankets the area, signaling the continued presence of wildfires. Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of these fires. The current drought conditions are exacerbated by the time of year.  “This is our windy season, especially in March and April, which leads to…

Firefighters from several departments went to Horry County to relieve local crews battling the Carolina Forest fires. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Firefighters from several agencies in York County were dispatched to Horry County, South Carolina, on Sunday to assist crews battling the Carolina Forest wildfires near Myrtle Beach.  York County Emergency Management said firefighters from York County Fire, Bethesda and Hickory Grove left on Sunday to help fight the massive fires.  Gov. Henry McMaster declared…