First Alert Weather
Coverage of First Alert Weather in the Nexus archive.
- Stormy Carolina weekend: Share your pictures of storms, flooding here
The Carolinas experienced severe storms and flooding over the weekend, causing power outages and damage in the Charlotte region, including a confirmed tornado in Cleveland County. WBTV and Duke Energy provided weather alerts and safety guidance for residents.
- Tracking active vs. expired weather alerts as storms move through Charlotte region
Severe storms prompted thunderstorm warnings for several counties in the Charlotte region on July 10, 2026, with active alerts until 4:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. in specific areas. Additional storms and potential flooding are expected through the weekend as a cold front moves through the Carolinas.
- Gulf storm system deemed Potential Tropical Cyclone One: Here’s the outlook for the Carolinas
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, designated by the National Hurricane Center, is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Arthur by Wednesday, June 17, with significant rainfall and flooding risks for Texas and the deep South. The Carolinas may receive 0.5-1 inch of rain with 30-40 mph winds, though more aggressive models predict 2-4 inches of rain and 50+ mph gusts, raising localized flooding concerns.