April 2019 – Page 25 – Weather Preppers

Charlotte area and several counties on tornado watch until 5 a.m. Monday

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. Just after 8 p.m., the original tornado watch expired for the Charlotte area, but the First Warn Storm Team is keeping an eye on the cold front to the west for…

'One minute you're normal, the next you're homeless.' How a Franklin teen saved his father from tornado

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

FRANKLIN, Texas — Despite the devastation, the words mumbled among many of the neighbors in the neighborhood along Highway 79 and Ranch Road 46 in Franklin was “we will rebuild.” Sunday morning was a day to pick up what was left for the Henry family. Their duplex was completely destroyed. Walls, windows and the roof were scattered all across the land, and among the debris was just a few of the salvageable things they owned….

The first tornado watch of the season for Charlotte has expired

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. Just after 8 p.m., the tornado watch expired for the Charlotte area, but the First Warn Storm Team is keeping an eye on the cold front to the west for gusty thunderstorms. A severe thunderstorm watch still remains until 10 p.m. for the mountains. There is still a chance for rain and thunderstorms through Sunday evening. At 7…

Tornado watch expires, but chance for storms sticks around late Sunday

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. Storms are possible in the Triangle between 6 p.m. and midnight. Subscribe to receive WRAL weather alerts in case of severe weather Severe weather expected…

Following Florence, it’s proving to be a challenging season for Cary strawberry farm

Posted on April 14, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

In the last year, North Carolina’s weather has been detrimental to Phillips Farms in Cary. Normally, the strawberry business is open and booming this time of year, but right now it is closed because of Hurricane Florence and the bad weather that came with it.

Following Florence, it's proving to be a challenging season for Cary strawberry farm

Posted on April 14, 2019April 15, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Cary, N.C. — In the last year, North Carolina’s weather has been detrimental to Phillips Farms in Cary. Normally, the strawberry business is open and booming this time of year, but right now, it is closed because of Hurricane Florence and the bad weather that came with it. Last year, hurricanes pounded North Carolina. Some folks like Michael Phillips are still feeling the impact. “The ground is not ideal. The planting conditions – the plants…

Puppies rescued from rubble after tornadoes rip up house in Texas

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — A couple lost their home of 18 years to tornadoes on Saturday, but they’re grateful for the return of something irreplaceable. “I just covered up, and I was praying, and then a big board back there in the backyard like shielded me,” said Byron Verdell. “I heard my husband jump on the trailer and he was like, ‘Where are you?’ and I’m like, ‘I’m buried up under all this stuff,” said…

Deadly Storms Tear Through The South; EF-3 Tornado Confirmed In Central Texas

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

(CBSDFW.COM/AP) – Powerful storms swept across the South on Sunday after unleashing suspected tornadoes and flooding that killed at least six people, injured dozens and flattened much of a Texas town. Three children were among the dead. Nearly 90,000 customers were without electricity in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Georgia as of midday Sunday, according to http://www.poweroutage.us as the severe weather left a trail of destruction. Two children, ages 8 and 3, were killed in…

Puppies rescued from rubble after tornadoes in Texas

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Worker Falls To Death At Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Near Houston

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SPRING, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — A worker fell to his death from a structure at the Houston-area Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown amid preparations to open next month for the season, authorities say. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened Friday afternoon at the water park in Spring. Deputies say the man died after apparently falling from an unspecified structure. Investigators say the death appears to have been an accident. In a statement to…

Severe Weather Possible This Evening

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A storm system will lift northeastward through the Tennessee and Ohio valleys today while its cold front presses eastward and reaches the Appalachians by early evening. There will limited sunshine ahead of this frontal boundary to round out the weekend, and some spots can have a shower or thunderstorm. As the front crosses the area later tonight, showers and thunderstorms will be more widespread in coverage, and there is the risk for severe storms. The…

Carolinas hit by strong storms as multiple counties issued tornado watches

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been a wet and stormy weekend with expected severe storms on Sunday. Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said any one of the scattered showers coming in waves Sunday has the potential to produce severe weather or even tornadoes. NBC Charlotte’s First Warn Storm Team is tracking severe storms working through the Carolinas. A tornado watch was issued for Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Rutherford and Stanly County in NC until 8…

Severe thunderstorm risk increases late Sunday; tornado watch issued

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Most of Sunday will be warm and cloudy but there is a risk for a strong thunderstorm with damaging wind and flash flooding later in the day. Several parts of the viewing area are under Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. Click here for a list of counties. A tornado watch has been issued for much of central North Carolina until 8:00pm. pic.twitter.com/b9mvOMTZc2 — Brittany Bell (@BrittanyABC11) April 14, 2019 Risk for severe weather elevated this…

Five points for the Hurricanes going into Game 3

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) chases the puck against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the third period of Game 2 on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. Nick Wass AP Raleigh 1. THE MATCH GAME You’d normally look at coming home for Game 3 as a chance to get the matchups you want, and that as a key to getting the Hurricanes’ struggling stars going,…

Tornado watch issued for central NC, including Wake and Durham counties

Posted on April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A storm system that brought rough weather and flooding to parts of central North Carolina has diminished but another round of rough weather is in the forecast for Sunday evening.

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