UPDATE: Tornado Warning expires for Montgomery County.TRACKING SEVERE WEATHERA massive storm system will slam the South on Tuesday. The storm has reached the Carolinas and has continued to intensify through the afternoon, producing heavy downpours, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms across North Carolina and Virginia. The mountains started with freezing rain Tuesday morning, which created … Read more
Officials investigate one case of tuberculosis at a Guilford County school Officials with the Division of Public Health said they are investigating a case of tuberculosis at a Guilford County school Updated: 4:55 PM EST Dec 4, 2023 Officials with the Division of Public Health said they are investigating a case of tuberculosis at a … Read more
Tuesday’s storm system will provided heavy rain in the area, with most areas receiving over an inch of rain and some spots receiving 2-3 inches ofThe rain lowered fire threat briefly, but moderate fire risk returns Thursday. Wednesday will bring a few more scattered showers and some morning fog, before drying out ahead of Thanksgiving. … Read more
Severe storms could bring flooding, possible tornado risk in North Carolina Updated: 7:11 PM EST Nov 20, 2023 Severe storms are expected on Tuesday and, yes, in the fall. Don’t be surprised if you hear thunder and lightning as storms will begin to move through the area. Substantial rain will arrive early Tuesday morning and … Read more
STI rates are growing in the Carolinas Mecklenburg County Public Health says the growing number of sexually transmitted infections is concerning. Updated: 11:22 AM EDT Sep 30, 2023 Mecklenburg County Public Health says the growing number of sexually transmitted infections is concerning. Data from the health department shows syphilis case rates dating back to 2018. … Read more
North Carolina man arrested after stealing from multiple churches, Stokes County Sheriff’s Office says A man was arrested after stealing from multiple churches and residences throughout North Carolina, according to the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office. Updated: 2:10 PM EDT Sep 29, 2023 A man was arrested after stealing from multiple churches and residences throughout Stokes … Read more
UNC-Chapel Hill has issued an “all-clear” after first alerting students and staff of a campus safety alert about an “armed and dangerous person on or near campus.”UNC officials issued the campus safety alert Wednesday around 12:54 p.m. Campus went into lockdown at 1:15 p.m., with University police advising all students, faculty and staff at the … Read more
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Lee is expected to become a powerful Category 4 hurricane. Please check back frequently as the WXII First Warning Weather Team will provide updates as needed.► APP USERS: Tap here for the full experience LATEST CONELATEST MODELSATLANTIC SATELLITEGULF SATELLITE7-DAY FORECASTLIVE RADAR More from WXIICLICK HERE for the latest forecast … Read more
Idalia has weakened to a tropical storm after roaring into Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful hurricane. It will now track through the Carolinas. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the entire North Carolina coast.►Download the Very Local app for updates on the coming storm Please check back frequently as the WXII First … Read more
Hurricane Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane as it approaches and moves through the Florida coast Wednesday. ►Tracking Idalia: The latest maps, models and pathsTRACKING IDALIA Once over land, Idalia will begin to weaken. The center of the remaining tropical system will track near the Atlantic coast from Georgia to North Carolina Wednesday … Read more