No major flooding reported as storms pass through Charlotte region

A line of thunderstorms capable of producing 60 mph winds and heavy rain will move across the Carolinas Wednesday, bringing the threat of severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A line of thunderstorms brought heavy rain and wind to the Charlotte-area Wednesday afternoon.  First Warn Storm Team forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the biggest threat from Wednesday’s weather system would be heavy rain with possible flash flooding and high winds.  Areas from Charlotte south, including Albemarle, Monroe…

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As Winter Storm Death Toll Exceeds Hurricane Harvey, Scope Of Loss Becomes Clearer

As Winter Storm Death Toll Exceeds Hurricane Harvey, Scope Of Loss Becomes Clearer

When severe winter weather caused the state’s power grid to partially collapse, millions of Texans lost power for days. Those who suffered the most were among the most vulnerable populations, according to an analysis of the latest data from the Harris County medical examiners’ office. By Katie WatkinsMarch 31, 2021 12:21 pmEnergy & Environment, Houston Public Media, Partner Organizations, Texas Newsroom

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Severe weather possible across Charlotte area Wednesday

Severe weather possible across Charlotte area Wednesday

A line of thunderstorms capable of producing 60 mph winds and heavy rain will move across the Carolinas Wednesday, bringing the threat of severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A line of thunderstorms will bring the threat of severe weather to the Charlotte, North Carolina, region Wednesday, including the possibility of heavy rain and damaging winds.  First Warn Storm Team forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the biggest threat from Wednesday’s weather system will be heavy rain with…

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Severe weather risk increased to level 2 for part of central North Carolina

Severe weather risk increased to level 2 for part of central North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Severe weather is possible in central North Carolina today. Those storms are more likely in the southern part of the region. The National Weather Service has the Sandhills in a level 2 risk for severe weather, with the rest of the region being under a level 1 risk. While you were sleeping, the @NWSSPC upgraded the Sandhills to a Cat 2 of 5 risk for severe weather. Biggest threat=damaging wind. Could…

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Damaging winds and hail possible Wednesday, southern counties under Level 2 threat

Damaging winds and hail possible Wednesday, southern counties under Level 2 threat

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Much of the viewing area is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon, and the Sandhills were upgraded to a Level 2 risk overnight. According to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, rain will become heavier in the Triangle by 4 p.m. ahead of a line of thunderstorms. The severe weather is expected to be strongest between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Storms will be worst in southern Wake County…

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Level 1 threat for severe storms Wednesday, damaging winds and hail possible

Level 1 threat for severe storms Wednesday, damaging winds and hail possible

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Our gorgeous weather today turns sour as the next cold front moves through the area Wednesday night. “It appears March could go out like a Lion with a Level 1 risk for severe storms,” meteorologist Mike Maze said. Maze says that as of now, it appears the timeline for severe would be from 3 p.m. through 9 p.m. Wednesday. “The main threats are damaging wind gusts and hail and then perhaps…

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Fire Rapid City, SD: Mount Rushmore closed; hundreds evacuate as wildfires spread in Black Hills

Fire Rapid City, SD: Mount Rushmore closed; hundreds evacuate as wildfires spread in Black Hills

NEMO, S.D. — Three separate wildfires in the Black Hills of South Dakota have forced evacuations of more than 400 homes northwest of Rapid City and shut down Mount Rushmore, authorities said Monday. A fire that started near Schroeder Road in the Nemo area, about 15 miles northwest of Rapid City, had burned as much as 1 1/2 square miles and was “still moving” on Monday afternoon, according to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. Several…

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Fire Rapid City, SD: Mount Rushmore closed; hundreds evacuate as wildfires spread in Black Hills

Fire Rapid City, SD: Mount Rushmore closed; hundreds evacuate as wildfires spread in Black Hills

NEMO, S.D. — Three separate wildfires in the Black Hills of South Dakota have forced evacuations of more than 400 homes northwest of Rapid City and shut down Mount Rushmore, authorities said Monday. A fire that started near Schroeder Road in the Nemo area, about 15 miles northwest of Rapid City, had burned as much as 1 1/2 square miles and was “still moving” on Monday afternoon, according to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. Several…

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As Winter Storm Death Toll Exceeds Hurricane Harvey, Scope Of Loss Becomes More Clear

As Winter Storm Death Toll Exceeds Hurricane Harvey, Scope Of Loss Becomes More Clear

Gloria and Carrol, “Andy,” Anderson with their grandson. Andy was a 75-year-old Vietnam Veteran who died of hypothermia during Texas’ winter freeze. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/394544/394592″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> When the winter freeze hit last month, Brandi Campanile was regularly checking in with her mom, Gloria Anderson, and her stepdad, Carrol Anderson, who goes by Andy. She said she spoke to her mom…

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Tennessee floods claim fifth victim; more rain on the way

Tennessee floods claim fifth victim; more rain on the way

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. — Flash flooding in Tennessee has claimed a fifth victim after authorities said a man drove his car around barricades and apparently drowned. The latest death occurred Sunday night in Ashland City, just west of Nashville, when the man in his 60s ignored a sign warning of flooding and went into high water, Cheatham County Emergency Management Director Edwin Hogan told news outlets. The man’s name was not immediately released. Four others…

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Nearly 5,000 tons of tornado debris cleared in Brunswick County

Nearly 5,000 tons of tornado debris cleared in Brunswick County

By Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation and a state contract company have picked up 4,945 tons of debris from a EF-3 tornado that hit Brunswick County in February. The tornado killed three people and damaged much of the Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood. About 3,500 tons of debris was picked up in the neighborhood alone.  In a statement, the NCDOT said the amount of debris…

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NCDOT completes tornado cleanup in Brunswick County

NCDOT completes tornado cleanup in Brunswick County

NCDOT and contract crews cleared tornado debris from the Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood. (Photo: NCDOT) OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Crews with the N.C. Department of Transportation and a North Carolina contract company have completed cleanup from a tornado in Brunswick County last month. The tornado damaged much of the Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood and surrounding area on Feb. 15. Crews spent 14 days, including one weekend, removing debris from the private neighborhood and…

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Most of North Carolina under Level 2 severe weather risk on Sunday with wind, hail and isolated tornado possible

Most of North Carolina under Level 2 severe weather risk on Sunday with wind, hail and isolated tornado possible

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Showers and storms will once again be present this afternoon and evening and some of those storms will be strong, even reaching severe limits. We are in level 2 out of 5 risk of severe weather today. Damaging wind gusts, hail and brief downpours will be the main threats; however, there is a chance for a few isolated tornadoes as well. Meanwhile, there is a level 3/5 risk of severe weather…

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Record rains cause flash flooding in Tennessee; 4 dead

Record rains cause flash flooding in Tennessee; 4 dead

By JOHN RABY and SARAH RANKIN, Associated Press Torrential rains across Tennessee flooded homes and at least one church and left roads impassable, prompting dozens of people to be rescued in the Nashville area. Authorities said four bodies were found Sunday in the flood’s aftermath. Nashville received more than 7 inches of rain, the second-highest two-day rainfall total ever recorded, Mayor John Cooper said at a news conference Sunday. Ebony Northern said a normally tame…

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