February 2021 – Page 5 – Weather Preppers

Family lucky to be alive after tornado sends trees crashing into their home

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — An EF-3 tornado ripped through Brunswick County Monday night, killing at least three people and injuring 10 in the Ocean Ridge Plantation Neighborhood. Just down the road, one family is lucky to be alive after the tornado knocked multiple trees on their home. Mike Dispirito says he and his wife were asleep in their home on Bliss Road when their grandson was woken up by the storm and came into…

Survivors give their perspective after EF-3 tornado rips through Brunswick County, killing 3

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

At least three people died when an EF-3 tornado touched down in Brunswick County before midnight, ripping through one neighborhood and leaving a trail of destruction.

Gov. Cooper to survey tornado damage in Ocean Isle Beach

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY/AP) — Authorities say a ferocious tornado killed three people and injured at least 10 in a coastal community of North Carolina. Officials say the twister struck shortly before midnight Monday just inland from the barrier island of Ocean Isle Beach. – Advertisement – The storm ripped homes apart and flipped cars over. Gov. Roy Cooper said dozens of homes were damaged. He will visit the county on…

Daylight shows the extent of destruction left behind by an EF-3 tornado early Tuesday in Brunswick County

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The tornado that struck portion of Brunswick County Tuesday morning left a path of destruction through the woods and into the Ocean Ridge Plantation. A press conference discussing the aftermath was held this afternoon. – Advertisement – “We lost three of our residents,” Brunswick chairman Randy Thompson said. “We want to remember them in our thoughts and prayers, along with those who were injured in this event.” The tornado…

EF-3 tornado kills 3, causes extensive damage in Brunswick County

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter, & Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer Sunset Beach, N.C. — At least three people died when a possible tornado touched down in Brunswick County before midnight, leaving a trail of damage. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said the tornado touched down in the area of Seaside Road and U.S. Highway 17 between 11:30 p.m. Monday and 12 a.m. It was on the ground for about 30 minutes. More than 50…

Brunswick County tornado that killed 3, injured 10 was an EF-3 with estimated winds of 160 mph, NWS officials say

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

BOLIVIA, N.C. (WTVD) — An EF-3 tornado killed three people and injured at least 10 others in Brunswick County, according to the local sheriff. “It’s something unlike I have ever seen before. A lot of destruction. It’s going to be a long recovery process,” Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram said. It happened around midnight Monday into Tuesday. NWS officials said Tuesday afternoon the EF-3 tornado had estimated winds of 160 mph. Drone video shows the…

At least 3 dead, 10 hurt after EF-3 tornado rips through southeastern NC

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Authorities in Brunswick County confirmed 3 people died and at least 10 others were hurt when a tornado touched down in eastern North Carolina around midnight. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — At least three people died and 10 others were hurt when an EF-3 tornado ripped through Brunswick County in southeast North Carolina overnight, authorities said. The strong EF-3 tornado produced winds of 160 mph, meteorologists from the National Weather Service found when they surveyed the…

American Red Cross helping those impacted by Brunswick County tornado

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering assistance to those impacted by the Brunswick County tornado (Photo: Sydney Bouchelle/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross is on the ground helping those impacted by the overnight tornado that killed three people and destroyed or damaged dozens of homes in southern Brunswick County. They are stationed at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church…

PHOTOS: Destruction, clean-up at Ocean Ridge Plantation following deadly tornado

Posted on February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Aerial shots of clean-up inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: CBS) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three people were killed and several others injured when a tornado leveled homes near Ocean Isle Beach. It struck just before midnight Monday in Brunswick County’s Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood, destroying homes, downing powerlines and snapping trees in half. – Advertisement – Due to the hazardous situation and destruction at Ocean Ridge Plantation, only homeowners are…

The Latest: Cold front helped spawn North Carolina tornado

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The Latest on winter weather across the U.S. (all times local): OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. — The emergency services director in a North Carolina county that was struck by a deadly tornado says the seaside community had little notice of the dangerous weather late Monday. Ed Conrow told reporters at a briefing Tuesday afternoon that a tornado warning wasn’t issued until the storm was already on the ground and causing damage in coastal Brunswick County….

NC Tornado: 3 dead, 10 injured in Brunswick County

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

BOLIVIA, N.C. (WTVD) — A tornado killed three people and injured at least 10 others in Brunswick County, according to the local sheriff. “It’s something unlike I have ever seen before. A lot of destruction. It’s going to be a long recovery process,” Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram said. It happened around midnight Monday into Tuesday. “It’s close to home. It could’ve been my loved ones, you know what I mean?” lifelong resident Chris Osborne…

Brunswick County, NC Tornado – three dead, ten injured in storm

Posted on February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A deadly tornado ripped through parts of Brunswick County overnight, leaving three people dead and at least 10 injured. Most damage occurred in the Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood in Ocean Isle Beach. A tornado warning was issued for southeastern Brunswick County near Grissettown around 11:39 p.m. A confirmed tornado was spotted near Honey Island, or…

Deadly tornado in North Carolina; bitter cold sweeps Plains

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Feb. 16, 2021Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 5:32 a.m. 1of5Ice and snow blanket parts of a Grandview Avenue and Charles Walker Road, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in Odessa, Texas. A sprawling blast of winter weather across the U.S. plunged Texas into an unusually snowy emergency Monday that knocked out power for more than 2 million people, shut down grocery stores and air travel and closed schools ahead of frigid days still to come. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via…

At least 3 dead, 10 hurt after tornado rips through southeastern NC

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Authorities in Brunswick County confirmed 3 people died and at least 10 others were hurt when a tornado touched down in eastern North Carolina around midnight. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — At least three people died and 10 others were hurt when a tornado ripped through Brunswick County in southeast North Carolina overnight, authorities said. According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, the worst damage was in the Seaside community, where multiple homes and vehicles were…

Deadly Brunswick tornado was ‘unexpected,’ caught residents off guard

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

At least three people died when a possible tornado touched down in Brunswick County overnight, leaving a trail of damage, the sheriff said.

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