Severe weather threat for the Triangle has been raised

Severe weather threat for the Triangle has been raised

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…

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Harris County Leaders Encourage Residents To Be Vigilant And Prepared During Hurricane Season

Harris County Leaders Encourage Residents To Be Vigilant And Prepared During Hurricane Season

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urged residents to be vigilant and prepared during the 2019 hurricane season at a news conference held in Houston on May 31, 2019. The 2019 hurricane season starts this Saturday, June 1, and will last until November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting that nine to 15 named storms could potentially develop in the Atlantic this year. Four to eight of them could become hurricanes and Harris…

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Severe weather threat for the Triangle has been increased

Severe weather threat for the Triangle has been increased

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…

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Here's how to find your hurricane evacuation zone and route

Here's how to find your hurricane evacuation zone and route

HOUSTON – Saturday marks the official start of hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted nine to 15 storms will develop in the Atlantic basin this year. Two to four storms could develop into major hurricanes, meaning winds of at least 110 mph.  “We can’t predict everything, so we can’t ever be 100 percent prepared, but we have to be prepared for the issues that we do know,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.  Hidalgo urged residents…

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Most Harvey flood protection damage not repaired as hurricane season starts

Most Harvey flood protection damage not repaired as hurricane season starts

Workers shore up a temporary silt dam as the Harris County Flood Control District repairs damage caused by Hurricane Harvey near Fry Road and Bear Creek Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Katy. Workers shore up a temporary silt dam as the Harris County Flood Control District repairs damage caused by Hurricane Harvey near Fry Road and Bear Creek Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Katy. Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Steve Gonzales,…

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NOAA: Don't be fooled by 'near-normal' hurricane predictions for South Texas

NOAA: Don't be fooled by 'near-normal' hurricane predictions for South Texas

CLOSE Rockport celebrated how far they have come since Hurricane Harvey devastated the area a year ago on Aug. 25, 2017. Alexandria Rodriguez, Corpus Christi Caller-Times June 1 typically marks the start of hurricane season. Residents living on the storm-prone Texas coast shouldn’t get caught off guard by any “normal” predictions.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a near-normal 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends Nov. 30.  “We don’t want people to be distracted by predictions,”…

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Severe storms could bring hail and strong winds to the Triangle on Friday

Severe storms could bring hail and strong winds to the Triangle on Friday

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,…

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Value of $1 varies by state

Value of $1 varies by state

84° × News Local Texas US & World Politics Featured Videos Newark fining motorists for giving money to panhandlers Suspect arrested and charged for murder at Givens Park The U.S. Women’s Soccer team might be the tournament’s best — and it’s also its oldest Avoid I-35: Major lane closures are set for the weekend Most Recent Stories Newark fining motorists for giving money to panhandlers Suspect arrested and charged for murder at Givens Park The…

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‘Cats,’ Hootie and the Blowfish and Florence and the Machine kick off the weekend

‘Cats,’ Hootie and the Blowfish and Florence and the Machine kick off the weekend

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…

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Record flooding causes levee breach in western Arkansas

Record flooding causes levee breach in western Arkansas

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…

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Full Show: Property Appraisals Going Up, And Preparing For Hurricane Season (May 31, 2019)

Houston Matters begins at noon on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Friday’s Houston Matters: Harris County will raise property appraisals significantly for homes that were given a tax break last year after Harvey. We discuss what this year’s appraised value would be based on the value of the property before the damage occurred. Also this hour: Noel Candelaria, president of the Texas State Teachers Association, talks about…

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Illinois National Guard members deployed amid flooding

Illinois National Guard members deployed amid flooding

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…

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Strong storms with damaging winds, lightning possible Friday

Strong storms with damaging winds, lightning possible Friday

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…

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First Alert: Raleigh, Fayetteville areas at risk for severe weather Friday

First Alert: Raleigh, Fayetteville areas at risk for severe weather Friday

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…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Looking back at hurricane damage

PHOTO GALLERY: Looking back at hurricane damage

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…

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