April 2019 – Page 24 – Weather Preppers

'It's devastating:' Storm damages Halifax County home

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A family is looking for a place to stay after their Halifax County home was hit during Sunday’s severe weather. Emergency crews said two people were inside the Enfield home as heavy rain and wind ripped through the area. According to the National Weather Service, the damage was caused by strong winds. However, officials said it is too early to tell if the damage was caused by straight-line winds or…

LIST: How to help Alto residents following devastating tornadoes

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

ALTO, Texas — The small town of Alto in Cherokee County is beginning the cleanup process after tornadoes devastated the area on Saturday. Residents are currently in need of: Gatorade Sodas Chips (individual bags) Sanitizer wipes Hand sanitizer Water Toilet paper Paper towels Storage totes Toothpaste Toothbrushes Deodorant Soap Shampoo Baby diapers Wipes Baby bottles Hair brushes Dish soap Work gloves If you have access to chainsaws or tractors and are able to assist with…

'It's devastating:' Storm damages Halifax County home, traps woman inside

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A woman is recovering after being trapped inside of her Halifax County home during Sunday’s severe weather. Emergency crews told ABC11’s Ana Rivera that the woman was stuck inside her Enfield home as heavy rain and wind ripped through the area. According to the National Weather Service, the damage was caused by strong winds. However, officials said it is too early to tell if the damage was caused by straight-line…

Tornado Watch in effect until 5 a.m.

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

ABC11 is in First Alert Mode as multiple counties are under a Tornado Watch until 5 a.m.Counties under alert include Wake, Durham, Halifax, Johnston, Granville, Harnett, Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Vance, Warren and Wilson. See full list warnings and watches Storms ripped through central North Carolina Sunday night bringing heavy winds, rain, thunder and lightning. According to the National Weather Service, people are trapped in a home in Halifax County after a reported tornado touchdown. Officials…

$12M grant goes to North Carolina for post-hurricane counseling

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter FAYETTEVILLE, NC (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper has announced that North Carolina will receive a federal grant of more than $12 million to expand crisis counseling services to Hurricane Florence survivors in 28 counties. The Fayetteville Observer reports that the grant is from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. – Advertisement – Cooper’s office said in a news release on Friday that the…

Iran’s top leader releases special funds for flood damages

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s top leader has approved the use of special funds so authorities can deal with damages from major flooding that has hit the country over the past weeks, killing at least 76 people. The official IRNA news agency on Monday said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave the government permission to use the National Development Fund should the country’s regular budget not meet the needs. Since March, flash floods have been hitting the…

Death toll climbs to four after East Texas tornado

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — The death toll has now climbed to four in the area around the city of Alto. A three and eight year old reportedly died in a car in Angelina County. The Houston County Sheriff confirmed one person was killed in the storm. A woman was also killed at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in Cherokee County. Cherokee County Sheriff James Campbell says 150 people were at the Caddo Mounds State Historic…

Tornado watch issued for counties including Mecklenburg and Gaston in effect until 5 a.m.

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a strong storm moving through the Carolinas. At 11:45 p.m., Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg Counties were put on a tornado watch until 12:15 a.m. That has since expired. A tornado warning was issued for Davie, Iredell, Rowan counties until 12:45 a.m. It has since expired. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said the storm is mainly expected to bring heavy downpours. There have been reports of downed…

Davie, Rowan counties under tornado warning until 12:45 a.m.

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a strong storm moving through the Carolinas. At 11:45 p.m., Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg Counties were put on a tornado watch until 12:15 a.m. That has since expired. A tornado warning was issued for Davie, Iredell, Rowan counties until 12:45 a.m. It was canceled for Iredell County early. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said the storm is mainly expected to bring heavy downpours. There have been…

Davie, Iredell, Rowan counties under tornado warning until 12:45 a.m.

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a strong storm moving through the Carolinas. At 11:45 p.m., Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg Counties were put on a tornado watch until 12:15 a.m. That has since expired. A tornado warning was issued for Davie, Iredell, Rowan counties until 12:45 a.m. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said the storm could bring small hail with it. Around 10:20 p.m., several parts of the Carolinas — including Charlotte,…

Mecklenburg, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln counties on tornado warning until 12:15 a.m.

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a strong storm moving through the Carolinas. At 11:45 p.m., Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg Counties were put on a tornado watch until 12:15 a.m. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said the storm could bring small hail with it. Around 10:20 p.m., several parts of the Carolinas — including Charlotte, Hickory, Shelby, Greensboro and Chester — were placed on a tornado watch until 5 a.m. Monday. This…

Tornado watch in effect for counties across the region including Mecklenburg, Gaston until 5 a.m.

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a strong storm moving through the Carolinas. Around 10:20 p.m., several parts of the Carolinas — including Charlotte, Hickory, Shelby, Greensboro and Chester — were placed on a tornado watch until 5 a.m. Monday. This particular watch is a big one. It extends from the foothills all the way to Raleigh but doesn’t include the mountains as the line has already moved through. As the…

Severe thunderstorm risk increases late Sunday; Tornado Watch issued

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Most of Sunday has been warm and cloudy but there is a risk for strong thunderstorms with damaging wind and flash flooding tonight. Several parts of the viewing area are under Tornado Watch until 5 a.m. on Monday. Click here for a list of counties. The severe threat continues. A new tornado watch is in effect for the Triangle and portions of the Sandhills until 5am. Make sure to download our ABC11 weather app so…

Tornado watch for counties across the region including Mecklenburg, Gaston in effect until 5 a.m.

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado watch extends overnight as line of storms moves through Triangle

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By Kat Campbell and Peta Sheerwood, WRAL meteorologists Raleigh, N.C. — Severe weather is set to move into central North Carolina late Sunday. Main points The entire viewing area is under a level 2 risk for severe weather Sunday, with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible later in the day. Many counties under a tornado watch until 5 a.m. Subscribe to receive WRAL weather alerts in case of severe weather Severe weather expected in central…

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