Weather

Over half of North Carolina's in a drought. How much rain do we need to end it?

Chris Mulcahy looks into the exact numbers on how much rain and how much time it would take to cure the drought. ...

Six months later: Watauga County families still reeling from Helene's destruction

Watauga County communities struggle with recovery efforts six months after storm Helene caused widespread damage. ...

Avery County families endures financial aftermath of Helene's devastation

Many Hurricane Helene victims are still fighting banks and insurers for help six months after losing everything in the storm. ...

Avery County residents reflect on Hurricane Helene, 6 months later

A small town along a river is emblematic of the uphill battle to recover from the storm. ...

Charlotte students make an impact with book written about tree health

"A Girl, Her Tree and The Swing" is a book that focuses on how Hurricane Helene impacted tree health in North Carolina. ...

As many as 6 hurricanes forecast to strike US this season

(The Hill) – A new AccuWeather forecast predicts the U.S. could be bracing for a 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season on par with last year’s,...

Ashe County businesses rise from Helene's wreckage with renewed resilience

Local businesses show resilience as they rebuild six months after Hurricane Helene. ...

Drought expands in North Carolina amid rash of mountain wildfires

(WGHP) – Drought conditions continue to expand in the mountains, foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina with the latest update to the drought...

York County wildfire 100% contained, officials say

The fire happened just north of Clover in the area of Ridge Road in northern York County around 3 p.m. Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist...

Expect breezy, warm weekend in Piedmont Triad

(WGHP) -- Breezy conditions return to the Piedmont Look for a mix of clouds and sun on Friday. A warm southwest wind will push our...

Stein to honor North Carolinians killed during Helene, 6 months after historic hurricane

Hurricane recovery has been a focal point of Stein's agenda since taking office, as he signed a $500 million relief package into law this...