How new weather satellites detect wildfire smoke
When fires begin in rural areas, weather satellites in space are often the first to detect new smoke plumes. CHARLOTTE,...
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Active wildfire in Wilkes County
The wildfire is located on the mountainside of Old Highway 16 near the Wilkes and Ashe County line. WILKES COUNTY,...
Citywide burn ban issued in Charlotte amid elevated fire danger
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Fire Marshal's Office issued a citywide burn ban in coordination with state officials amid an...
What is a red flag warning? Increased fire risk in NC, SC for Saturday
The North Carolina Forest Service issued a statewide ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. —...
Debunking Carolina storm myths: Storms don’t avoid homes
While storms don't dodge your house because Mother Nature has a vendetta, storms can split for many reasons. CHARLOTTE, N.C....
Facts and stats: NOAA issues finalized report on Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center publishes a report after every tropical system with this report denoting numerous historic records set by...
How to protect your plants ahead of the last frost or freeze
As the winter season draws to a close, the last freeze and frost of the season are important milestones, especially...
North Carolina lawmakers approve $500 million Hurricane Helene relief package
The most destructive storm in state history, Helene killed more than 100 North Carolinians and did an estimated $60 billion...
Marshville Elementary suffers water leaks in weekend storms
MARSHVILLE, N.C. — A few classes at Marshville Elementary School in Union County have relocated to other parts of the...
NC seeks feedback on $1.4B disaster recovery plan
The money, which would come from the U.S. government if approved, would go toward long-term rebuilding rather than immediate shelter...