Latest Headlines by Danielle Miller
Here’s what led to our drought
There are a few environmental factors that have led to the drought we’re experiencing, starting with a look back at last year’s hurricane season.
Charlotte sees heaviest rainfall since fall 2025
The Charlotte metro area hit the jackpot with rain over the past 48 hours, meteorologist Danielle Miller said on Thursday. Many neighborhoods picked up over 2 inches of rain, including at Charlotte Douglass International Airport.
Carolinas to receive much-needed rain, but drought persists
Much-needed rainfall is finally back in the forecast in the Carolinas this week.
Drought persists in Carolinas
The latest drought monitor update for the Carolinas continues to highlight the need for widespread rain as we enter the spring season.
UNC Charlotte meteorology program grows with new course, equipment
The meteorology program at UNC Charlotte has more than tripled in size over the past several years, and with that growth comes new resources.
Charlotte records driest winter since 2001 as drought concerns persist
Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Carolinas, with the latest update now showing areas of extreme drought in parts of Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly, and Union counties.
Motorists brave snow-covered roads in Charlotte
Channel 9’s Hunter Sáenz reports from a snow-covered north Charlotte, where treacherous road conditions exist in the area of Hamilton Street near Interstate 277.
Road conditions looking up, but a refreeze could pose problems
Temperatures warmed up early Monday morning, helping to melt some of the ice around Charlotte, but we aren’t in the clear yet.
LIVE UPDATES: Power outages reported after last blast of wintry precipitation
A major winter storm brought two waves of wintry precipitation to our region, which caused some traffic issues and disruptions in air travel.
































