extreme weather

Much of the central and eastern U.S. is sweltering under dangerously hot and humid conditions, with temperatures near 100 degrees. The heat index in Charlotte is as high as 108 during the first heat wave of the summer. We examine the impact of excessive heat on health, how to stay safe, and why Mecklenburg is one of North Carolina's hardest-hit counties.

The weather service said "life-threatening cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will create a potentially life-threatening hazard for travelers that become stranded" or people who work outside.

Updated: 5:45 p.m.National Hurricane Center director Ken Graham says when Florence comes ashore and slows down, more problems are expected inland with…

Rain is still in the forecast for western North Carolina Friday, but it's beginning to taper off after a couple of wet weeks. Recovery crews have been…

Gov. Roy Cooper will declare a state of emergency for western North Carolina because of severe weather caused by Alberto, according to a statement…