Month: April 2020

Dangerous winds, tornadoes, hail possible through Thursday afternoon, evening

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Dangerous winds, tornadoes, hail possible through Thursday afternoon, evening

Central North Carolina could wake up to rain Thursday, and by early afternoon dangerous weather is in the forecast. Most of the area is under a Level 3, or enhanced, risk for severe weather. That means there is the likelihood of storms that could pack damaging winds, hail, heavy downpours and at least the threat of tornadoes. “You’re probably going to see some rain early (Thursday),” meteorologist Kat Campbell said. “We’re likely to see rain…

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Dangerous winds, tornadoes, hail possible through afternoon, evening on Thursday

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By Elizabeth Gardner and Aimee Wilmoth, WRAL meteorologists Central North Carolina could wake up to rain Thursday, and by early evening dangerous weather is in the forecast. Most of the area is under a Level 3, or enhanced, risk for severe weather. That means there is the likelihood of storms that could pack damaging winds, hail and at least the threat of tornadoes, according to WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth. “It could be a good soaker,”…

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Amid Tornado Watch in Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott preparing state's resources

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Amid Tornado Watch in Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott preparing state's resources

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing for severe weather across Texas, including the central region. A Tornado Watch was issued for much of Central Texas amid a Thunderstorm Warning April 22, but that warning has since expired. The Tornado Watch, however, remains in effect for much of Central Texas until 5 p.m. RELATED: Live blog: Tornado Watch issued for much of Central Texas Storms could produce large hail, strong wind gusts and a…

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Tornado Watch Remains In Effect For Bastrop And Caldwell Counties Until 5 P.M.

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Tornado Watch Remains In Effect For Bastrop And Caldwell Counties Until 5 P.M.

A tornado watch is no longer in effect for Travis and Williamson counties, but remains in place for Bastrop and Caldwell counties until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio says a few tornadoes are possible in the watch area, along with widespread hail that could be lime-sized and 70 mph winds. The NWS says large hail and damaging winds are the main threats for South Central Texas, but a tornado or…

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Tornado Watch In Effect For Travis, Williamson And Eastern Counties Until 5 P.M.

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Tornado Watch In Effect For Travis, Williamson And Eastern Counties Until 5 P.M.

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Central and East Texas – including Travis, Williamson, Bastrop and Caldwell counties – until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio says a few tornadoes are possible in the watch area, along with widespread hail that could be lime-sized and 70 mph winds. The NWS says large hail and damaging winds are the main threats for South Central Texas, but a tornado or…

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How to make a tornado in a bottle: WCNC Charlotte Weather School

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The WCNC Weather School is back in session with a free, educational science class about equipment used to observe the weather. Wednesday’s lesson is with meteorologist Iisha Scott, who explains how to make a tornado in a bottle. It’s one of the most popular experiments she does with kids across the area.  WCNC Charlotte’s First Warn Storm Team is helping parents, students, and teachers learn from home with free atmospheric science lessons that can be…

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Severe storms expected Thursday, hail and damaging winds possible

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Severe storms expected Thursday, hail and damaging winds possible

RALEIGH (WTVD) — The weather center in April is a very busy place, every year. It’s our busiest month for severe weather and we again have a threat in the Raleigh area for Thursday. Severe risk for almost the entire viewing area on Thursday. Biggest threats=damaging wind and hail possible too! #ncwx pic.twitter.com/PsaFIfcn2C — 𝘿𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙧 (@BigweatherABC11) April 22, 2020 At the moment, the biggest threat is Thursday afternoon, especially in the southern part of…

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Tornado Watch in effect: When to expect storms in the Houston area

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Tornado Watch in effect: When to expect storms in the Houston area

HOUSTON — Areas north and northwest of Houston and into Louisiana are under a Tornado Watch until 5 p.m. Wednesday. This includes Austin, Grimes, Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Waller, Washington and Walker Counties: TRACK THE WEATHER: Houston weather radar GET ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE: Download the KHOU 11 app A strong upper level system will bring a chance of storms. Some of these storms could be strong to severe, so make sure to stay “weather aware” —…

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Gardner: It'll be a beautiful Wednesday before severe weather tomorrow

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Gardner: It'll be a beautiful Wednesday before severe weather tomorrow

Wednesday will be beautiful before a threat for severe weather moves in Thursday, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. “Enjoy today because tomorrow will be a completely different story,” Gardner said. A high pressure system will keep things dry Wednesday before Thursday’s severe weather. Wednesday will be cooler, but beautiful, with plenty of sunshine and a high around 66 degrees in Raleigh. Rain could begin late Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Severe weather won’t move…

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How Hurricane Harvey helped prepare these volunteers for the coronavirus pandemic

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How Hurricane Harvey helped prepare these volunteers for the coronavirus pandemic

A group of volunteers who started out rescuing people from floodwaters is now focused on providing food to people who can’t leave their homes. HOUSTON — Lessons learned during Harvey are helping Houston through the coronavirus pandemic. A group of volunteers who started out rescuing people from floodwaters is now focused on providing food to people who can’t leave their homes. “When this was first coming, it was, like, ‘What are we going to do?…

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WEATHER MINDS CLASSROOM: Historic Texas Hurricanes

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SAN ANTONIO — Texas is no stranger to tropical cyclones and some of the worst storms to every trek into the Gulf of Mexico have made landfall in Texas. The three most historic hurricanes to ever make landfall in Texas are the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Harvey. All three hurricanes are well known by most Texans along the Gulf of Mexico and they all occurred close to the peak of hurricane season….

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3 killed by suspected tornado, lightning as storms hit South

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3 killed by suspected tornado, lightning as storms hit South

HEADLAND, Ala. — Suspected tornadoes killed at least two people as severe weather blasted the Deep South, and a house fire believed started by lightning claimed a third person, officials said Monday. Jerry Oliver Williams, 61, died late Sunday night when winds flipped the home Williams shared with his wife and child in a rural Alabama county, authorities said. The area was under a tornado warning at the time. “He was in a mobile home,…

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The BP Oil Disaster, 10 Years Later

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The BP Oil Disaster, 10 Years Later

Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: It’s been 10 years since the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico about 50 miles off the Louisiana coast. Eleven rig workers were killed, and the explosion created the worst offshore environmental disaster in U.S. history. NPR’s Debbie Elliott has this look back at the BP oil spill. DEBBIE ELLIOTT, BYLINE: In the dark of night on April 20, 2010,…

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