WCNC - Weather

Today is the coolest day of the week

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:30 GMT

Highs and lows are below normal over the next 24 hours before we see a shift late Tuesday starting another epic warming trend in the 70s and 80s!

How to prepare for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:30:59 GMT

As storm season begins in North Carolina, understanding severe weather risks is crucial.

Spring arrives with a vengeance: Record warmth expected across much of the U.S. this week

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:31:41 GMT

After a brutal winter, spring is coming in hot — literally.

Brad Panovich: How weather impacts you

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:42:32 GMT

WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich talked about how the news wants the community to stay safe during severe weather.

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Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:57:06 GMT

If you like weather, watch Brad Panovich and the WCNC Charlotte First Warn Weather Team on their YouTube channel, Weather IQ.

Request a school visit from a WCNC Charlotte meteorologist

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:56:42 GMT

Fill out this form to get Larry Sprinkle, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees or Bekah Birdsall to visit your school!

Rare 'blood moon' rises early Tuesday. Here's how to watch.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:34:19 GMT

Before dawn breaks on March 3, the moon will transform into a glowing red orb as a total lunar eclipse unfolds across the U.S. Here's when you might see it:

Potentially life-saving landslide maps were available in some counties before Helene, but many storm victims didn't know

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:24:49 GMT

Amid North Carolina's deadly landslides triggered by Helene, some learned too late about potentially life-saving maps that showed landslide risk on their properties.

What to know about and how to view March's full moon, lunar eclipse

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:34:30 GMT

Get ready for a celestial spectacle as a total lunar eclipse paints March's full moon red. Here's when and how you can see it.

All of the Carolinas under drought conditions for the first time in almost two decades

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:26:45 GMT

For the first time since December 2007, both North and South Carolina are under a moderate drought or worse.

Brush fire explodes in the Florida Everglades

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:14:43 GMT

Smoke and flames are visible for miles.

University student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:11:37 GMT

Newport police called the incident "tragic" and are reminding people to be vigilant about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Weather IQ: Can animals really predict spring weather in the Carolinas?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:58:53 GMT

There may be more 'fact' behind the folklore than you think.

Falling air pressure linked to increased joint pain and headaches, research shows

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:01:55 GMT

Research shows a connection with air pressure from incoming weather and headaches and joint pain.

What happened to Lake Erie's massive ice crack?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:37:23 GMT

The 80-mile crack has nearly disappeared. Here's why:

Nor'easter: Rhode Island buried under record-breaking snowfall from winter storm

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:21:12 GMT

Snow total records were smashed in Rhode Island, where a jaw-dropping 37.9 inches of snow was recorded from the nor'easter. Here's a closer look at the impacts.

Nor’easter slams Northeast, triggers travel chaos at Charlotte Douglas Airport

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:53:25 GMT

Travelers packed terminals Wednesday, many glued to departure boards showing long lists of cancellations.

When are we done with freezing temperatures in Charlotte?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:02:19 GMT

Winter isn't over yet in Charlotte, despite recent warm temperatures. The average last freeze date is March 28. Keep plants protected as frost risks linger.

Nor'easter slams Northeast US: Blizzard halts travel, leaves thousands without power

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:50:54 GMT

Blizzard warnings stretch from the Mid-Atlantic through New England as a major winter storm pushes out Tuesday morning February 24.

Blizzard warnings send East Coast scrambling to prepare for heavy snow and strong winds

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:06:30 GMT

The National Weather Service warned that once the storm intensifies Sunday it could prove significantly more severe than projections made just a few days ago.

Weather Impact Alert: heavy snow, high winds for the mountains Sunday and Monday

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:53:08 GMT

Snow and gusty winds will cause major travel impacts for Ashe, Watauga, and Avery counties, starting Sunday.

Lost Ground: Politics stalled North Carolina landslide mapping years before Helene slides killed 31

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:32:24 GMT

As Helene devastated western North Carolina, the state's on again, off again landslide mapping program left many without critical safety information.

Climate change impacting production of coffee across the globe, data shows

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:37:24 GMT

Warming temperatures in the biggest coffee-growing regions are impacting the price of coffee and the ability to grow it.

Understanding drought: Impacts of severe and extreme drought in the Carolinas

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:36:10 GMT

The Carolinas are fully under a moderate drought, with over 60% upgraded to severe drought. Here is what that means.

A history of earthquakes in the Carolinas

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:23:43 GMT

Recent seismic activity in the Carolinas raises questions about historical strong earthquakes.

FEMA has not reinstated $200M in disaster mitigation, Jeff Jackson says

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:03:53 GMT

“FEMA already broke the law once and lost in court. It cannot be allowed to continue evading the law."

Events that could win Team USA gold cut from Tuesday's Olympic schedule by snowstorm

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:01:07 GMT

Two Americans are hoping to take down the reigning world champion from New Zealand in the slopestyle finals. They'll have to wait a bit longer.

Pollen surge coming: Early tree allergies rising as temperatures warm this week

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:03:22 GMT

Warmer weather in the Carolinas signals a rise in early-season tree pollens, worsening allergies later this week.

Triple threat: Storms to bring flooding, mountain snow and damaging winds to California this week

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:25:50 GMT

More than 16 million people are under flood watches alone as a trio of storms bears down on California this week.

Celebrate love and the planet with a more sustainable Valentine's Day

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:14:23 GMT

Like most holidays, Valentine's Day waste can have a huge environmental impact.

Extreme drought conditions have returned to Charlotte for the first time in over 17 years

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:40:42 GMT

The last time Mecklenburg County experienced an extreme drought was August 2008.

Annular solar eclipse creates rare 'Ring of Fire' on Feb. 17

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:26:34 GMT

Your best bet to watch the solar eclipse is online.

Deadly thin ice: What you need to know before stepping onto a frozen pond

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:39:01 GMT

A mother couldn't save her three boys. Experts say knowing these ice safety rules could save lives.

Rain and thunderstorms target the southern US on Valentine's weekend

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:35:44 GMT

Rain chances increase this weekend from Texas to Florida as a storm system sweeps across the South.

How climate change is impacting the reliability of current, future Winter Olympic locations

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:32:56 GMT

Climate change has increased global temperatures, which impacts the reliability, safety, and fairness of outdoor winter sports competitions.

Why dramatic temperature swings can cause water mains to break

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:43:43 GMT

Rapid temperature swings cause water mains to expand and contract, weakening pipes over time.

South Carolina experiences third minor earthquake in a week near Charleston

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:33:16 GMT

The quake was felt by hundreds in the area.

Weather drones take flight as NOAA expands forecasting tools

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:04 GMT

NOAA will begin using Meteodrones to observe long parts of the lower atmosphere, improving insight into weather forecasting.

Weather IQ: Simple tips to reduce shocks from winter zaps

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:57:18 GMT

Winter's dry air turns you into a static electricity magnet, causing frequent shocks. Understand why it happens and discover simple ways to reduce the zaps.

Weather Impact Alert for NC mountains due to dangerously cold air, snow and gusty winds

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:53:23 GMT

Snow will begin falling in the mountains Friday afternoon before dangerously cold air moves in overnight with wind chills feeling as cold as 20 below zero.