Carolinas pummeled by Saturday's severe weather

Carolinas pummeled by Saturday's severe weather

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Storms Saturday night ripped through the Carolinas, bringing strong winds and rain, and leaving thousands without power. Buildings were ruined and downed trees impacted roads and homes. In Kershaw County, South Carolina, the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit North Central High School around 10:31 p.m. Saturday. School buses smashed into each other, parts of the roof ripped apart, and debris was everywhere. Estimated winds were around 130 miles per hour….

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Is Central Texas prepared for another major wildfire?

Is Central Texas prepared for another major wildfire?

DEL VALLE, Texas — Editor’s note: The above video is from a September 2019 story marking the eighth anniversary of the Bastrop County fire. The deadly wildfires in Australia are bringing a lot of attention to fire dangers – even here at home. Right now, Central Texas is in a drought and the big question is: Are we prepared for a big wildfire? This area has seen big fires before, like the one in Bastrop…

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Tornado Causes Major Damage At South Carolina High School

Tornado Causes Major Damage At South Carolina High School

No injuries were reported Saturday night after a tornado severely damaged a South Carolina high school. The tornado struck North Central High in Kershaw, about 55 miles southeast of Charlotte, as severe weather moved through the Carolinas. The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office shared photos showing debris strewn throughout the school and buses that were blown into each other by the powerful wind. Images shared by the National Weather Service show twisted pieces of metal, collapsed…

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National Weather Service confirms tornado damaged school in Kershaw County

National Weather Service confirms tornado damaged school in Kershaw County

KERSHAW, S.C. — High winds caused damage to buildings and buses at Kershaw County school Saturday evening. Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan said that the damage will take days to repair and could lead to additional off-days for students. RELATED: Severe storms knock out power to thousands in the Midlands, cause damage The school district has been notified and will be assessing the damage today. As of 12:20 p.m. Sunday, a team from the National…

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New roof, enduring history: Burgwin-Wright House renovated after Florence

The 250-year-old house and staple of historic Wilmington is getting a new roof, shutters after damage from Florence in 2018 WILMINGTON – Finding a contractor to complete restorations to a 250-year-old home can be a trying process. Joy Allen, executive director of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America’s North Carolina chapter, faced an uphill battle when she started reaching out about the necessary renovations to the Burgwin-Wright House in downtown Wilmington. Like…

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Severe weather threat diminishing for central NC, scattered showers continue

Severe weather threat diminishing for central NC, scattered showers continue

A line of showers and storms is moving rapidly through the region early this morning. There have been numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued and two Tornado Warnings were issued for parts of Cumberland and Hoke counties, but fortunately there were no reports of a tornado. The line of storms was weakening and should be out of the viewing area by 2 a.m. A few scattered showers will continue overnight, and it will stay very warm…

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Severe risk of tornadoes, rain, thunderstorms for the Triangle overnight

Severe risk of tornadoes, rain, thunderstorms for the Triangle overnight

Storm system this afternoon across the Tennessee Valley will continue to track off to the northeast towards the Ohio Valley. This will send a surface cold front through the region later tonight. Winds will increase throughout the night as this system moves to the east, it will bring a line of showers and a thunderstorm to the region later tonight. There can be some locally gusty, damaging winds as the line moves through as the…

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Tracking severe weather in the Carolinas

Tracking severe weather in the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for counties including Mecklenburg, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland.  A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Davidson, Forsyth,Guilford and Randolph counties until 11:45 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell…

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Sydney Opera House illuminates for those combating Australia wildfires

Sydney Opera House illuminates for those combating Australia wildfires

BURRAGATE, Australia — A firefighter was killed by a falling tree while battling the Australian wildfire crisis overnight and the prime minister on Sunday said his government was adapting and building resilience to the fire danger posed by climate change. Bill Slade – one of the few professionals among mainly volunteer brigades battling blazes across southeast Australia – died on Saturday near Omeo in eastern Victoria state, Forest Fire Management Victoria Executive Director Chris Hardman…

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Tornado watch in effect for Mecklenburg County and surrounding area

Tornado watch in effect for Mecklenburg County and surrounding area

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for counties including Mecklenburg, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland.  A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell and Mecklenburg counties until 10:30 p.m. It has since expired. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was…

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Tornado Warning issued for Union County, NC

Tornado Warning issued for Union County, NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell and Mecklenburg counties until 10:30 p.m. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for counties including Mecklenburg, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland.  A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Catawba, Cleveland,…

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Tornado warning issued for Chester, York counties

Tornado warning issued for Chester, York counties

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado warning was issued for parts of Chester, Union and York Counties until 10 p.m. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for counties including Mecklenburg, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston…

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Tornado warning issued for Chester, Union, York counties

Tornado warning issued for Chester, Union, York counties

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado warning was issued for parts of Chester, Union and York Counties until 10 p.m. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for counties including Mecklenburg, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston…

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Tornado warning issued for parts of Chester County

Tornado warning issued for parts of Chester County

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado warning was issued for parts of Chester County. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for counties including Mecklenburg, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties until 9:45 p.m.,…

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Tornado watch in place for Mecklenburg County

Tornado watch in place for Mecklenburg County

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for western counties including Mecklenburg, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Avery, Burke and Caldwell counties until 8:45 p.m, and for Burke, Caldwell, Cleveland, Rutherford counties until 9:15 p.m….

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