Month: October 2019

Beware — severe weather is forecast for the Midlands on Halloween. Thunderstorms, damaging winds and tornadoes are all possible Thursday, according to the National Weather Service office in Columbia. Hail … Click to Continue »

Ghouls, goblins, witches and zombies better keep an umbrella in their candy sack this evening.

Sam Jankovich, the Miami Hurricanes’ athletic director when they won their first three national championships in football, has died. He was 85. Jankovich died Wednesday in Hayden Lake, Idaho. A … Click to Continue »

A wind-whipped outbreak of wildfires outside Los Angeles on Wednesday threatened thousands of homes and horse ranches, forced the smoky evacuation of elderly patients in wheelchairs and narrowly bypassed the … Click to Continue »

Forecasters say Subtropical Storm Rebekah has formed in the north Atlantic but currently poses no threats to land.

A wind-whipped outbreak of wildfires outside Los Angeles threatened thousands of homes and horse ranches Wednesday, forced the evacuation of elderly patients in wheelchairs and narrowly bypassed the Ronald Reagan … Click to Continue »

In North Carolina, the transitional seasons of fall and spring are when we see those big temps swings. We did start this month with a 100-degree day! Now, we are about to see another swing over the next couple of days. 80 degrees on Halloween, freezing temps by Sunday. And when we see those big shifts in an air mass, we usually get storms. Thursday will be one of those days. Because of the possibility…

By Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist Raleigh, N.C. — The National Weather Service has upgraded the risk for stormy weather for much of the Triangle on Thursday night, which is now under a level 3 risk for severe weather. WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said rough weather could complicate Halloween night festivities. The region is under a risk for severe weather late Halloween night, but trick-or-treaters should be able to stay dry as they collect candy. Wednesday…

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local): 10:30 a.m. A wind-driven wildfire burning northwest of Los Angeles has grown to 1,300 acres (526 hectares). The Ventura County Fire Department says the blaze is threatening 6,500 homes. The fire erupted before dawn Wednesday between the cities of Simi Valley and Moorpark, It has been spread by strong Santa Ana winds. Flames have approached the hilltop Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, but a…

A strong storm could soak trick-or-treaters and bring an isolated tornado to central North Carolina on Halloween, forecasters say. Wednesday’s rain chances are expected to linger overnight, and thunderstorms are … Click to Continue »

A new large wildfire broke out Wednesday in Southern California amid gusty winds, forcing the evacuation of the Ronald Regain Presidential Library and nearby homes.

In North Carolina, the transitional seasons of fall and spring are when we see those big temps swings. We did start this month with a 100-degree day! Now, we are about to see another swing over the next couple of days. 80 degrees on Halloween, freezing temps by Sunday. And when we see those big shifts in an air mass, we usually get storms. Thursday will be one of those days. Because of the possibility…