Triangle under flash flood warning

Triangle under flash flood warning

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Six counties, including the Triangle are under a flash flood warning until 9 p.m. Monday. “This will likely cause some minor flooding, and it may be a little bit more noticeable in locations that tend to flood,” said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said most of the rain Monday has been from Johnston County and points west. “We’ve been dryer for our eastern communities,…

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Salisbury Fire crews respond to 'several water rescues' after flash flooding

Salisbury Fire crews respond to 'several water rescues' after flash flooding

Salisbury Fire said the Wellington Hills subdivision and Sacred Heart Church both had severe flash flooding and several rescues. SALISBURY, N.C. — Salisbury emergency crews responded to multiple water rescue calls after flash flooding in the area Monday. Crews responded to the north side of Salisbury along Jake Alexander Boulevard.  The Salisbury Fire Department said fire crews joined the Special Ops Task Force to assist in “several water rescues” in some of the areas with…

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Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

By NOMAAN MERCHANT and SUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press LAKE CHARLES, La. — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold. Federal and state officials are on the ground to help residents with home repairs and…

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The Impact Of Hurricane Laura Overflowed In States Already Facing COVID-19 Disasters

The Impact Of Hurricane Laura Overflowed In States Already Facing COVID-19 Disasters

On this week’s Petrie Dish, we explore what happened in Louisiana and Southeast Texas when Hurricane Laura landed — and what other hurricane hotspots like Florida, Alabama and Mississippi can learn from the deadly storm.   A hurricane presents its own kind of health emergency, but as the U.S. continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus, a hurricane mixed into a pandemic creates a whole new swirl of challenges. And this event may be only the…

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Donate to the Red Cross to help Hurricane Laura victims in Louisiana, Southeast Texas

Donate to the Red Cross to help Hurricane Laura victims in Louisiana, Southeast Texas

HOUSTON — Thankfully, the Houston area was spared from the devastation of Hurricane Laura, but our SE Texas and Louisiana neighbors need our help. You can make a difference by donating $10 to the Red Cross simply by texting LAURA to 90999.  If you’d like to donate more, visit redcross.org/donate or call 800-RED-CROSS.  Ensure your donation helps people affected by Hurricane Laura by choosing that option. Donations enable the Red Cross to help people recover from this…

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5 ways you can help Hurricane Laura victims on the road to recovery

5 ways you can help Hurricane Laura victims on the road to recovery

Houstonians are known for their huge hearts when it comes to helping people in need. Here’s how you can help victims of Hurricane Laura. HOUSTON — We know all too well how overwhelming it can be to pick up the pieces when your home is damaged or destroyed by a hurricane. If you’re looking for ways to help our neighbors in East Texas and Louisiana hit hard by Hurricane Laura, there are several options. TITO’S…

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Mayor Turner to discuss COVID-19 response, donation drive for Hurricane Laura victims | Watch at 3 p.m.

Mayor Turner to discuss COVID-19 response, donation drive for Hurricane Laura victims | Watch at 3 p.m.

Watch the press conference live on this page or any of KHOU 11’s social media platorms. HOUSTON — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will be having a press conference this afternoon to discuss the city’s latest response to COVID-19 as well as how the city is collecting donations for Hurricane Laura victims. Watch live on this page at 3 p.m. or any of KHOU 11’s social media platforms. Coronavirus testing came to a halt in Houston…

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Lake Charles hospital staff stays behind to care for 19 NICU babies during Hurricane Laura

Lake Charles hospital staff stays behind to care for 19 NICU babies during Hurricane Laura

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana — Despite the raging winds and rain outside, leaky windows and no air conditioning or running water, nurses and other staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital kept their most critical baby patients safe and sound. The team of 20 stayed behind while Hurricane Laura tore through the region. They cared for 19 babies in their ICU. Some of the infants were on respirators and ventilators. Others had been born extremely premature. RELATED:…

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Hurricane Laura caused Neches River to flow backward for 12 hours

Hurricane Laura caused Neches River to flow backward for 12 hours

When Hurricane Laura hit the Texas-Louisiana border last week, the water and wind caused something strange to occur— the Neches River started flowing backwards. When Hurricane Laura hit the Texas-Louisiana border last week, the water and wind caused something strange to occur— the Neches River started flowing backwards. Photo: Courtesy- USGS Photo: Courtesy- USGS Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Image 1 of 18 When Hurricane Laura hit the Texas-Louisiana border last week, the…

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Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country

Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country

By BRIAN MELLEY and ARON RANEN, Associated Press HEALDSBURG, Calif. — With an early harvest already underway, a wildfire a few miles west of John Bucher’s ranch added new urgency to getting his pinot noir grapes off the vine. If flames didn’t do any damage to the delicate fruit, ash and smoke certainly could. Bucher hired an extra crew, and they finished the task before dawn Wednesday in the quaint wine country destination of Healdsburg,…

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4 tropical systems developing in the Atlantic Ocean as record-setting hurricane season continues

RALEIGH (WTVD) — There are four tropical waves developing in the Atlantic storm basin Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The next storm that strengthens into a named tropical cyclone would be named Nana and could be the earliest N-named storm ever, which is becoming the norm this season. The 2020 hurricane season is shaping up to be one of the most active on record. So far this season, Cristobal, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna,…

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After Laura, Learning How To Recover From A Hurricane During A Pandemic

After Laura, Learning How To Recover From A Hurricane During A Pandemic

In Orange, Texas, just across the Sabine River from Louisiana, a line of cars hundreds deep snakes along a highway shoulder and into a parking lot. A local supermarket has set up an aid distribution center in the hot sun and humidity. Families are packed in their cars, waiting to get the basics: ice, water, a hot meal. Hurricane Laura is the first major test of whether the Gulf Coast is prepared to handle two…

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Entergy announces 60 percent of Hurricane Laura power outages restored

Entergy announces 60 percent of Hurricane Laura power outages restored

“Our workforce will continue its safe, quick work until everyone’s power is restored,” Entergy Texas said on the company’s website. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Entergy Texas said utility workers have restored nearly 60 percent of the electrical power outages caused by Hurricane Laura.  “Our workforce will continue its safe, quick work until everyone’s power is restored,” the company said on their website.  On the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 27 just hours after Hurricane Laura made…

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In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

Layla Winbush walks over the debris of her family’s destroyed auto detailing business in Lake Charles, La., in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Layla Winbush walks over the debris of her family’s destroyed auto detailing business in Lake Charles, La., in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Photo: Gerald Herbert, AP Photo: Gerald Herbert, AP Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close Image 1 of 39 Layla Winbush…

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