Month: April 2019

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — The National Weather Service said Friday’s severe weather resulted in seven confirmed tornadoes. One of those tornadoes, which touched down for approximately 15 minutes, reached EF-2 classification. That tornado touched down in White Cross and ended in Hillsborough. It had a maximum wind speed of 115 miles per hour, and it traveled 12 miles. NWS Raleigh continues to survey and evaluate reports from April 19. Another of the studied tornadoes…

By Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist The National Weather Service on Monday shared new details about a series of tornadoes that touched down in North Carolina during Friday’s severe storms. According to NWS, eight tornadoes were confirmed in central North Carolina on April 19 between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. No injuries or deaths were reported. EF-2 tornado reported in Orange County One of the tornadoes was classified as an EF-2 storm. Unlike EF-1 tornadoes,…

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — The National Weather Service said Friday’s severe weather resulted in eight confirmed tornadoes. One of those tornadoes, which touched down for approximately 15 minutes, reached EF-2 classification. That tornado touched down in White Cross and ended in Hillsborough. It had a maximum wind speed of 115 miles per hour, and it traveled 12 miles. NWS Raleigh continues to survey and evaluate reports from April 19. Another of the studied tornadoes…

Wildfire destroyed 76 homes in Horry County 10 years ago: A look back A look back at the wildfire that destroyed 76 Horry County homes near U.S. Hwy. 31 and the Barefoot Landing area in April of 2004. By × A look back at the wildfire that destroyed 76 Horry County homes near U.S. Hwy. 31 and the Barefoot Landing area in April of 2004. By Horry County A small debris fire 10 years ago…

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — The National Weather Service said Friday’s severe weather resulted in eight confirmed tornadoes. Four of those tornadoes have been surveyed and evaluated, but the other four still need to be studied. One of the studied tornadoes included an EF-1 that touched down northwest of Rocky Mount. A survey team said wind from the tornado reached 100 miles per hour. The twister was approximately 350 yards wide, stayed on the ground…

By Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist Another tornado was confirmed to have hit central North Carolina during Friday’s severe storms, bringing the new total to eight. According to the U.S. National Weather Service, eight tornadoes have been confirmed, although four still need to be surveyed, or studied. The most recent EF-1 tornado, confirmed early Monday morning, touched down northwest of Rocky Mount on April 19. The storm traveled 12.5 miles on the ground (for a…

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — An EF-1 tornado touched down northwest of Rocky Mount on Friday, April 19, according to the National Weather Service. A survey team said wind from the tornado reached 100 miles per hour. The twister was approximately 350 yards wide, stayed on the ground for 11 minutes, and traveled 12.5 miles. A survey team has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down just northwest of Rocky Mount, #NCwx during the Friday,…

Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes’ Teuvo Teravainen on game six against the Washington Capitals: ‘We have to make sure we are ready for the battle’ By April 21, 2019 04:41 PM Teuvo Teravainen talks with the media in the Hurricanes locker room following practice on Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes’ goalie Petr Mrazek (34) leaves the ice after the Hurricanes fell 6-0 to the Washington Capitals in game five of their first round Stanley Cup series game on Saturday, April 20, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com RALEIGH 1. IT’S THE POWER PLAY, STUPID As bad as the Hurricanes were Saturday night, they had four dismal power plays – generating all of four shots on goal – and…

SILER CITY, N.C. (WTVD) — The National Weather Service confirmed two tornados touched down in North Carolina on Friday – one in Siler City and another in Whitakers. An EF-1 tornado touched down in Siler City around 3:30 p.m. during Friday’s storm, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS said those winds moved at speeds of 95-105 mph. ABC11 meteorologist Steve Stewart says it is possible we may see more reports of confirmed tornadoes…

Washington Capitals’ Brooks Orpik (44) checks Carolina Hurricanes’ Warren Foegele (13) to the ice in the first period during game five of their first round Stanley Cup series game on Saturday, April 20, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com Washington Capitals’ Carl Hagelin (62) controls the puck ahead of Carolina Hurricanes’ Warren Foegele (13) in the first period during game five of their first round Stanley Cup series game on…

Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal addresses anemic power plays: ‘A little bit too much panic, not enough execution’ By April 21, 2019 12:32 AM Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal talks with the media in the locker room following their 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes’ Slavin: ‘It’s do or die now’ By April 20, 2019 11:46 PM Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes said his team is feeling the urgency now following their Game 5 loss to the Washington Capitals.