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Historic Ice Storm Warning for Charlotte: Power Outages Expected

1/22/2026

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Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy warns that Charlotte, North Carolina could face a historic ice storm this weekend.
Up to half an inch of ice could accumulate, potentially causing power outages lasting days.
The storm could bring 12 hours of freezing rain, creating hazardous conditions.
In January 2016, a previous storm caused 24 deaths and nearly 2 million power outages, prompting new safety regulations for carbon monoxide detectors.

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Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy warns that Charlotte, North Carolina could face a historic ice storm this weekend.
Up to half an inch of ice could accumulate, potentially causing power outages lasting days.
The storm could bring 12 hours of freezing rain, creating hazardous conditions.
In January 2016, a previous storm caused 24 deaths and nearly 2 million power outages, prompting new safety regulations for carbon monoxide detectors.