Month: May 2019

By Alfred Charles, WRAL.com managing editor Raleigh, N.C. — The National Weather Service has placed much of the Triangle under a Level 3 risk for storms this afternoon, turbulent weather that will snap the streak of long, dry hot days that have blanketed the region. The elevated risk includes Wake and Chatham counties as well as areas to the south and east of those counties. “It’s fairly unusual for us to see a Level 3…

Raleigh, N.C. — The National Weather Service has placed much of the Triangle under a Level 3 risk for storms this afternoon, turbulent weather that will snap the streak of long, dry hot days that have blanketed the region. “These are storms we’ll want to take more seriously,” WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said, adding that gusty winds, downpours and the risk of a tornado watch being issued are possible. Western areas are under a level…

With some heat moving out, will storms move in? Check out the ABC11 weather forecast for Friday and the weekend for Raleigh, Durham and central NC. By × Check out the ABC11 weather forecast for Friday and the weekend for Raleigh, Durham and central NC. By Raleigh The Triangle could see severe weather starting Friday afternoon, bringing threats of damaging winds and hail. Strong storms are predicted from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Wake,…

Florence Welch performs at Spectrum Center on Wednesday night. Benjamin Robson There’s a lot going on this week. Here’s your cheat sheet of can’t-miss events around town. “Cats” The beloved musical known for its magnificent music (think: “Memory”) by famed composer Andrew Lloyd Weber and based on “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot features new sound design, direction and choreography for a new generation of audiences. Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham. June…

Traffic moves over the I-540 bridge as the Arkansas River floods along Adams Street Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Van Buren, Ark. Michael Woods AP Photo DARDANELLE, Ark. Officials say a levee along the Arkansas River has breached, prompting an evacuation of a rural area in the western part of the state. The levee breached early Friday at Dardanelle, about 60 miles (95 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock. Yell County officials had anticipated the breach…

In this Wednesday, May. 29, 2019 photo, floodwaters from the Mississippi River inundate a railway yard in Quincy, Ill. Quincy Herald-Whig via AP Jake Shane SPRINGFIELD, Ill. About 200 Illinois National Guard members have been deployed along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers to assist with flood and levee monitoring. Noting Thursday that many rivers in Illinois are flooded, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there’s a multi-agency effort underway to address the “grave” situation. Pritzker says other…

By Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist Raleigh, N.C. — After a string of hot but quiet days, the Triangle and eastern areas are under a slight risk for severe storms on Friday. Durham, Raleigh, Fayetteville and eastward are under a level 2 risk for severe weather as a cold front moves in. Those areas could see damaging winds, lighting and some hail, meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said. Western areas are under a level 1 risk, or marginal…

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Relief from recent heat is on the way; however, it may be accompanied by some severe weather. Big Weather said thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening. ABC11 is in First Alert Mode as areas in and east of the Triangle are under a slight risk for severe weather, while parts of the Sandhills are at a marginal risk. We are under a marginal and slight (Categories 1 & 2) risk for…

In this combination of photos, homes line a street on Oct. 12, 2018, top, following devastation from Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Fla., and on May 3, 2019. (AP Photos) AP Crews with bulldozers and dump trucks have removed tons of debris from the Florida Panhandle since Hurricane Michael slammed ashore in October, wrecking miles of homes and businesses, yet signs of the storm’s fury remain everywhere as hurricane season approaches. Recovery is coming along…