Month: October 2019

By TERENCE CHEA and DON THOMPSON, Associated Press SANTA ROSA, California — Firefighters battled destructive wildfires north of San Francisco and in western neighborhoods of Los Angeles on Monday, trying to beat back flames that forced thousands to flee their homes. Easing winds offered a chance of improved conditions for firefighters trying to control a huge fire in Sonoma County wine country north of San Francisco, but forecasters warned that another round of strong wind…

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By TERRY CHEA and DAISY NGUYEN, Associated Press SANTA ROSA, California — California’s governor declared a statewide emergency with nearly 200,000 people ordered to flee their homes because of wildfires fueled by historic winds, while millions were without electricity after the largest utility cut power in some areas as a precaution to prevent other fires. Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that officials are deploying “every resource available” to respond to the wildfires, including…

By Peta Sheerwood, WRAL meteorologist Raleigh, N.C. — Spotty showers and a chance for severe weather will dampen the final day of the North Carolina State Fair, but this evening should be dry. According to WRAL meteorologist Peta Sheerwood, most of the rain that will fall Sunday morning and afternoon should be gone by dinnertime. Before that, rain will be patchy. The precipitation comes from remnants of Olga, a post-tropical system that brought severe weather…

As a low pressure system develops along a front that will be moving through the southern Appalachians today, we’re expecting a few showers and a thunderstorm today in and around the Triangle. Some of the rain can be heavy for a while, especially through early this afternoon, but the bulk of the rain will push to the south and east by early this afternoon. Some showers may linger later today in areas south and east…

Authorities ordered at least 50,000 residents to evacuate towns near a massive Northern California wildfire Saturday, and the state’s largest utility began power shut-offs for an estimated 2.35 million people … Click to Continue »

It was hard for Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour to pick and choose what he liked best about a 4-0 victory Saturday over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Canes ended a … Click to Continue »