Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:11:18 GMT
An upper level disturbance bringing lots of moisture will trigger showers and thunderstorms this afternoon throughout the Carolinas. Some storms could bring dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, strongMore >>
An upper level disturbance bringing lots of moisture will trigger showers and thunderstorms this afternoon throughout the Carolinas. Some storms could bring dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, strongMore >>
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes has shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air in an ongoing eruption that has drawn attention from a nearby community but isn't expected to threaten air traffic.More >>
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows.More >>
Homes built by volunteers from Habitat for Humanity were among the hardest hit by a tornado that killed at least six people in North Texas.More >>
Residents whose homes were torn apart or blown away by a North Texas deadly tornado can soon return to retrieve what belongings may be left and start cleaning up, authorities said Friday.More >>
Officials awaited daybreak to fully assess the scope of the destruction left in the wake of a deadly tornado in Granbury.More >>
In a story May 16 about tornadoes that swept through North Texas, The Associated Press misspelled the name of the executive director for Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth. He is Gage Yager, not Yeager.More >>
Cooler temperatures and lighter winds are helping hundreds of firefighters combat a 3,000-acre wildfire that has blackened rugged terrain in the Los Padres National Forest.More >>
Cooler temperatures and lighter winds gave hundreds of firefighters a breather from a wildfire that has blackened hills near Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:16:19 GMT
Severe weather season is underway in the Carolinas and the National Weather Service is looking to train severe weather spotters in our area. The first of two classes in our area will be offered ThursdayMore >>
Severe weather season is underway in the Carolinas and the National Weather Service is looking to train severe weather spotters in our area. The first of two classes in our area will be offered ThursdayMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:33 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:33:05 GMT
While hurricane season is still two weeks away in the Atlantic, Wednesday is the start of hurricane season in the eastern Pacific. On average, more storms will form in the Pacific basin, but rarely makeMore >>
While hurricane season is still two weeks away in the Atlantic, Wednesday is the start of hurricane season in the eastern Pacific. On average, more storms will form in the Pacific basin, but rarely makeMore >>
Monday, May 13 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:39:12 GMT
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is just weeks away, and forecasters agree that this year will be a busy one. Scientists Philip Klotzbach and Professor William Gray of Colorado State UniversityMore >>
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is just weeks away, and forecasters agree that this year will be a busy one. Scientists Philip Klotzbach and Professor William Gray of Colorado State UniversityMore >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-12 11:30:47 GMT
Behind last night's cold front, a very cold air mass is settling into the Carolinas today. That front brought overnight storms to many, but it's the air moving in behind it that will be the big talkerMore >>
Behind last night's cold front, a very cold air mass is settling into the Carolinas today. That front brought overnight storms to many, but it's the air moving in behind it that will be the big talkerMore >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:27 AM EDT2013-05-08 13:27:02 GMT
The upper level low responsible for keeping clouds and chilly temperatures in the forecast is approaching. It brings with it a lot of moisture that will mean heavy rain and the possibility of floodingMore >>
Emergency officials across the area are closely monitoring water levels along the Catawba River and the lakes that make it up.More >>
Saturday, May 4 2013 8:39 AM EDT2013-05-04 12:39:43 GMT
For days now we've been seeing cloudy, gray skies; damp and drizzly weather and temperatures well below what we would have hoped for the start of May. So, what gives? Blame the icky weather on theMore >>
For days now we've been seeing cloudy, gray skies; damp and drizzly weather and temperatures well below what we would have hoped for the start of May.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 1:58 PM EDT2013-04-29 17:58:40 GMT
A low pressure system coupled with a lot of moisture moved across the Southeast over the weekend, putting a damper on outdoor plans for many. The storm system that moved through over the weekend broughtMore >>
A low pressure system coupled with a lot of moisture moved across the Southeast over the weekend, putting a damper on outdoor plans for many. The storm system that moved through over the weekend broughtMore >>
Sunday, April 28 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-04-28 13:07:57 GMT
Cool, moist air is spilling into the Carolinas this weekend triggering a lot of rain as an area of low pressure moves along a stalled frontal boundary. Saturday will be more cloudy than anything else,More >>
Cool, moist air is spilling into the Carolinas this weekend triggering a lot of rain as an area of low pressure moves along a stalled frontal boundary. Saturday will be more cloudy than anything else,More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-04-22 12:22:20 GMT
If you happened to be out very early this morning, were far away from city lights, and were able to pick out the brightest streaks in the sky, then you may have seen the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower.More >>
If you happened to be out very early this morning, were far away from city lights, and were able to pick out the brightest streaks in the sky, then you may have seen the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower.More >>
Sunday, March 3 2013 8:03 AM EST2013-03-03 13:03:30 GMT
Photo courtesy of NASA
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - With the peak of severe weather season just a few weeks away, now is the time to make sure you're prepared in case severe storms affect you. Severe weather season, known for itsMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - With the peak of severe weather season just a few weeks away, now is the time to make sure you're prepared in case severe storms affect you. Severe weather season, known for itsMore >>
Saturday, March 2 2013 8:27 AM EST2013-03-02 13:27:49 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Folks walking the dog or grabbing their morning paper may have noticed a return of snowflakes to the Carolinas. Flurries began to fall from the clouds early Saturday morning hereMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Folks walking the dog or grabbing their morning paper may have noticed a return of snowflakes to the Carolinas. Flurries began to fall from the clouds early Saturday morning hereMore >>
Saturday, July 28 2012 8:33 AM EDT2012-07-28 12:33:58 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Storms that rolled through the Carolinas on Friday brought more than just rain and lightning. Hail and damaging winds were seen throughout the area.Several Severe Thunderstorm WarningsMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Storms that rolled through the Carolinas on Friday brought more than just rain and lightning. Hail and damaging winds were seen throughout the area.Several Severe Thunderstorm WarningsMore >>
Friday, December 30 2011 4:32 PM EST2011-12-30 21:32:38 GMT
The 5.8 magnitude quake that the Virginia region Tuesday afternoon and could be felt throughout North Carolina -- and as far south as Columbia, SC still had folks talking Tuesday evening.More >>
Five people were killed as three tornadoes ripped through the Charlotte region on Wednesday: one in York County in South Carolina, and one each in Cleveland and Davidson counties in North Carolina.More >>
Tuesday, July 26 2011 9:55 AM EDT2011-07-26 13:55:33 GMT
We're proud to announce that a new weather app from the WBTV First Alert Weather Team is now available for your Android-powered device in the Android Marketplace
Tuesday, January 11 2011 1:47 PM EST2011-01-11 18:47:01 GMT
Below are snowfall reports and totals from the storm that hit North and south Carolina on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Data is from the National Weather Service.More >>
Tuesday, March 16 2010 7:27 PM EDT2010-03-16 23:27:25 GMT
The WBTV Weather Alert team is On Your side, making sure you know what to do in case of severe weather...how to handle everything from tornado warnings to heat waves.More >>
Doppler Radar
Daypart Forecast
Temperatures
Regional Radar
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2011 WorldNow and WBTV, a Raycom Media Station. 
