Month: April 2019

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — The Durham Rescue Mission was planning on cooking up 700 pounds of BBQ for Friday’s big Easter feast. However, the feast has been cancelled due to severe weather. The Durham Rescue Mission made the decision to cancel the Annual Easter Community Dinner and Easter Basket Give-away due to the increased severe weather potential currently entering the area. In the 45 year history of the Rescue Mission, this is the first time…

Know your thunderstorm types Ever heard of the term ‘supercell’ but didn’t know what it was? Learn about these powerful storms responsible for most tornadoes in the United States and other thunderstorms in this video from NWS. By × Ever heard of the term ‘supercell’ but didn’t know what it was? Learn about these powerful storms responsible for most tornadoes in the United States and other thunderstorms in this video from NWS. By A line…

Chance of severe weather in Carolinas Friday Watch the ABC11 weather forecast for information on possible severe weather moving through the Carolinas Friday, April 19, 2019. By × Watch the ABC11 weather forecast for information on possible severe weather moving through the Carolinas Friday, April 19, 2019. By Raleigh Severe storms could bring hail, strong winds and tornadoes to the Triangle Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools…

Know your thunderstorm types Ever heard of the term ‘supercell’ but didn’t know what it was? Learn about these powerful storms responsible for most tornadoes in the United States and other thunderstorms in this video from NWS. By × Ever heard of the term ‘supercell’ but didn’t know what it was? Learn about these powerful storms responsible for most tornadoes in the United States and other thunderstorms in this video from NWS. By The Charlotte…

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — The Durham Rescue Mission was planning on cooking up 700 pounds of BBQ for Friday’s big Easter feast. However, the feast has been rescheduled for Saturday due to severe weather. Saturday’s starting time is still up in the air. In addition to the BBQ, the Rescue Mission will be serving up 80 gallons of baked beans as well as chili, cole slaw and hot dogs for kids. They are also giving…

By Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist Raleigh, N.C. — The U.S. Storm Prediction Center upgraded the Triangle’s threat for severe weather on Friday to a level 4 of 5. That means the area is at a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms, particularly in the evening. “We hardly ever see a risk that’s this high in our area,” meteorologist Elizabeth Garnder said, adding that it’s important to have a severe weather preparedness plan for yourself and your…

By Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist Raleigh, N.C. — The U.S. Storm Prediction Center upgraded the Triangle’s threat for severe weather on Friday to a level 4 of 5. That means the area is at a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms, particularly in the evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and the risk for intense storms increases between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. The storm system is expected to bring dangerous…

RALEIGH (WTVD) — A storm system and an associated cold front that have been responsible for severe weather across the Gulf Coast states Thursday will continue to move east Friday and into the Carolinas. Severe weather is expected throughout the day. There will be showers and thunderstorms in some places ahead of the main storm, and any thunderstorm can be heavy and gusty. We then we will be tracking a solid line of showers and…

Carolina Hurricanes’ Teuvo Teravainen, of Finland, reacts after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C, Thursday, April 18, 2019, Karl B DeBlaker AP Photo RALEIGH, N.C. Teuvo Teravainen scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Thursday night to even their playoff series at two games apiece….

Carolina Hurricanes’ Teuvo Teravainen (86) scores the game winning goal on Washington Capitals’ goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the second period in game four of the first round Stanley Cup series game on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com Carolina Hurricanes’ Warren Foegele (13) scores on Washington Capitals’ goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the first period in game four of the first round Stanley Cup series game…