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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1 killed, several hurt after tornado hits East Texas

1 killed, several hurt after tornado hits East Texas

March 28, 2021Updated: March 28, 2021 12:49 p.m. CARTHAGE, Texas (AP) — One person was killed after severe weather, including a tornado, caused damage in several communities in East Texas, authorities said Sunday. Widespread destruction across Panola County was reported, including damaged homes and downed trees, from Saturday evening’s severe weather, Sheriff Kevin Lake said in a Facebook post. The Longview News-Journal reported that a woman in the city of Deadwood was killed when a tree…

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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

The threat for severe weather in central North Carolina continues into Sunday after a strong and quick-moving storm triggered multiple Tornado Warnings in eight counties on Saturday. For most of Sunday, North Carolina will be placed under a Level 2 out of 5 risk of severe weather, with some counties near the eastern North Carolina-Virginia borderline reaching up to a Level 3. Timing for the storms is still fluid due to the current weather models….

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Most of North Carolina under Level 2 severe weather risk on Sunday; some counties reaching Level 3

Most of North Carolina under Level 2 severe weather risk on Sunday; some counties reaching Level 3

The threat for severe weather in central North Carolina continues into Sunday after a strong and quick-moving storm triggered multiple Tornado Warnings in eight counties on Saturday. For most of Sunday, North Carolina will be placed under a Level 2 out of 5 risk of severe weather, with some counties near the eastern North Carolina-Virginia borderline reaching up to a Level 3. Most of that weather starting around mid-day if not 5 p.m. Another round…

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Most of North Carolina under Level 2 severe weather risk on Sunday; some counties reaching Level 3

Most of North Carolina under Level 2 severe weather risk on Sunday; some counties reaching Level 3

The threat for severe weather in central North Carolina continues into Sunday after a strong and quick-moving storm triggered multiple Tornado Warnings in eight counties on Saturday. For most of Sunday, North Carolina will be placed under a Level 2 out of 5 risk of severe weather, with some counties near the eastern North Carolina-Virginia borderline reaching up to a Level 3. Most of that weather starting around mid-day if not 5 p.m. Another round…

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Another round of severe storms: Central NC under Level 2 risk of severe weather on Sunday

Another round of severe storms: Central NC under Level 2 risk of severe weather on Sunday

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Another round of storms is on the way to central North Carolina for Sunday after hail, tornado damaging winds and power outages were reported on Saturday from storms. Temperatures will be in the 70s, but the humidity won’t be as high. “What we saw [Saturday] may very well happen again [Sunday],” explained WRAL meteorologist Zach Maloch. Maloch said the timing may be just a little bit different,…

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Most of North Carolina under Level 2 severe weather risk on Sunday; some counties reaching Level 3

Most of North Carolina under Level 2 severe weather risk on Sunday; some counties reaching Level 3

The threat for severe weather in central North Carolina continues into Sunday after a strong and quick-moving storm triggered multiple Tornado Warnings in eight counties on Saturday. For most of Sunday, North Carolina will be placed under a Level 2 out of 5 risk of severe weather, with some counties near the eastern North Carolina-Virginia borderline reaching up to a Level 3. Most of that weather starting around mid-day if not 5 p.m. Another round…

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Strong, quick-moving thunderstorm triggers multiple Tornado Warnings in central NC

Strong, quick-moving thunderstorm triggers multiple Tornado Warnings in central NC

A strong and quick-moving storm triggered multiple Tornado Warnings in eight counties across central North Carolina on Saturday evening. From around 4:40 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tornado warnings were in effect for many central North Carolina counties including: Wake, Johnston, Wilson, Wayne, Nash, Lee, Harnett and Moore counties. The tornado warning has expired. That same storm is now under a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Nash, southern Edgecombe, and Wilson county until 6:45pm. This storm…

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Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible

Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible

On Saturday, central North Carolina is under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather, meaning some areas may see damaging winds and large hail. First Alert Meteorologist Robert Johnson said a frontal boundary will move through the Carolinas Saturday afternoon, producing spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms. A Tornado Warning is in effect for Wayne County until 7:30 p.m. The tornado warning has expired. That same storm is now under a severe thunderstorm…

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More storms expected Sunday after severe storms spawn hail, tornado warnings, power outages

More storms expected Sunday after severe storms spawn hail, tornado warnings, power outages

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Get prepared for a stormy weekend. Severe storms moved across central NC on Saturday afternoon, spawning tornado warnings, pea-sized hail, power outages and lightning strikes. Severe weather alerts in most western and central counties have been allowed to expire, but a few eastern counties remain under severe weather threats. All weather alerts can be found here. The main threat was damaging wind gusts, which reached up to 60…

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Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible

Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible

On Saturday, central North Carolina is under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather, meaning some areas may see damaging winds and large hail. First Alert Meteorologist Robert Johnson said a frontal boundary will move through the Carolinas Saturday afternoon, producing spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms. A Tornado Warning is in effect for Johnston and Wayne counties until 7:30 p.m. The tornado warning has expired. That same storm is now under a…

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Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible

Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible

On Saturday, central North Carolina is under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather, meaning some areas may see damaging winds and large hail. First Alert Meteorologist Robert Johnson said a frontal boundary will move through the Carolinas Saturday afternoon, producing spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms. Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for part of Moore and Chatham county until 5pm. Main threat is damaging winds. Small hail also possible. pic.twitter.com/icTOZlHHEI — Robert…

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Tornado Warning issued for Wake, Johnston, Wilson counties

Tornado Warning issued for Wake, Johnston, Wilson counties

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Get prepared for a stormy weekend. A Tornado Warning has been issued for Wake, Johnston, Wilson and Nash counties until 6 p.m. All weather alerts can be found here. Hail is also reported to be falling in Raleigh. The main threat is damaging wind gusts, which could reach up to 60 mph. Pea-sized hail has been seen falling in High Point and Durham, and could begin falling…

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Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible

Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible

On Saturday, central North Carolina is under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather, meaning some areas may see damaging winds and large hail. First Alert Meteorologist Robert Johnson said a frontal boundary will move through the Carolinas Saturday afternoon, producing spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms. Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for part of Moore and Chatham county until 5pm. Main threat is damaging winds. Small hail also possible. pic.twitter.com/icTOZlHHEI — Robert…

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Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible later Saturday

Central North Carolina under Level 2 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible later Saturday

On Saturday, central North Carolina is under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather, meaning strong to severe storms could happen later today. First Alert Meteorologist Robert Johnson said a frontal boundary will move through the Carolinas Saturday afternoon, producing spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms. Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for part of Moore and Chatham county until 5pm. Main threat is damaging winds. Small hail also possible. pic.twitter.com/icTOZlHHEI — Robert Johnson…

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Central North Carolina under Level 1 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible later Saturday

Central North Carolina under Level 1 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible later Saturday

On Saturday, central North Carolina is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather, meaning strong to severe storms could happen later today. First Alert Meteorologist Steve Stewart said a frontal boundary will move through the Carolinas Saturday afternoon, producing spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms. Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for part of Moore and Chatham county until 5pm. Main threat is damaging winds. Small hail also possible. pic.twitter.com/icTOZlHHEI — Robert Johnson (@RobJohnsonABC11) March 27,…

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Tornado Warning issued for Lee, Moore counties as severe storms move across central NC

Tornado Warning issued for Lee, Moore counties as severe storms move across central NC

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Get prepared for a stormy weekend. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Lee and Moore counties until 5 p.m. The Triangle and surrounding counties are under a Severe Weather Watch until 8 p.m. on Saturday, and the severe weather risk has been raised to Level 2. Storms are currently in our western counties, and the line is moving east at 40-45 mph. A Severe…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued as severe weather threat raised to level 2 for Triangle

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued as severe weather threat raised to level 2 for Triangle

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Get prepared for a potentially stormy weekend. The Triangle and surrounding counties are under a Severe Weather Watch until 8 p.m. on Saturday, and the severe weather risk has been raised to Level 2. Storms are currently in our western counties, and the line is moving east at 40-45 mph. Storms are currently projected to begin in the Triangle around 6 or 7 p.m. The main threat…

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FORECAST: Moderate severe weather chances now forecasted for Charlotte area

FORECAST: Moderate severe weather chances now forecasted for Charlotte area

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle, Iisha Scott Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:17 PM EDT March 27, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today: This morning started off warm and muggy and that will translate to storm fuel this afternoon. Most of us will stay dry until about the middle of the afternoon. The severe window really opens up from 3PM until sunset. Scattered thunderstorms could turn severe and even…

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Central North Carolina under Level 1 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible later Saturday

Central North Carolina under Level 1 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible later Saturday

On Saturday, central North Carolina is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather, meaning strong to severe storms could happen later today. First Alert Meteorologist Steve Stewart said a frontal boundary will move through the Carolinas Saturday afternoon, producing spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms. Watch for storms later today…some could be strong to severe. We are in a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather with the main risk damaging straight line…

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Central North Carolina under Level 1 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible later Saturday

Central North Carolina under Level 1 for severe weather; strong storms with damaging winds possible later Saturday

On Saturday, central North Carolina has a Level 1 chance for severe weather, meaning strong to severe storms could happen later today. First Alert Meteorologist Steve Stewart said a frontal boundary will move through the Carolinas Saturday afternoon, producing spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms. Watch for storms later today…some could be strong to severe. We are in a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather with the main risk damaging straight line winds….

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VA to fix flooding problem at Raleigh National Cemetery

VA to fix flooding problem at Raleigh National Cemetery

Raleigh, N.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking several steps to fix flooding issues that leave dozens of headstones in the cemetery swamped with water and mud after heavy rains. A low brick wall along the edge of the cemetery, at 501 Rock Quarry Road, has become a de facto dam, allowing rainwater to collect in the southeast corner. Ronald Walters, the VA’s acting undersecretary for memorial affairs, said maintenance crews now routinely…

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Flooding concerns across Charlotte metro after heavy rain

Flooding concerns across Charlotte metro after heavy rain

The South Fork River in Gaston County, North Carolina, is expected to rise above 14 feet after heavy rain fell in the area Thursday and Friday. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Now that heavy rain and thunderstorms have moved out of the Charlotte area, flooding will be a concern for low-lying areas along rivers, creeks, and streams across the region.  In Cramerton, North Carolina, the South Fork River began flooding its banks early Friday morning with…

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Thursday severe weather drops hail the size of golf balls

Thursday severe weather drops hail the size of golf balls

A line of severe thunderstorms moving eastward across the Carolinas is producing damage and severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The threat for storms and severe weather will continue for the Charlotte region early Friday morning after a stormy Thursday evening and overnight.  First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the biggest threat from these storms will be lightning and damaging winds. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible in some areas along I-77 south of Charlotte. …

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Tornado outbreak rips across Deep South; at least 5 dead

Tornado outbreak rips across Deep South; at least 5 dead

By KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press Tornadoes and severe storms have torn through the Deep South, killing at least five people as strong winds splintered trees, wrecked homes and downed power lines. The tornado outbreak rolled into western Georgia early Friday. Meteorologists said one large, dangerous tornado moved through Newnan and surrounding communities in the Atlanta metro area. A day earlier, a sheriff in eastern Alabama said a tornado cut a diagonal line through his county,…

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At least 5 dead after tornado outbreak strikes Alabama, Georgia

At least 5 dead after tornado outbreak strikes Alabama, Georgia

NEWNAN, Ga. — Blaring tornado sirens and howling winds roared across parts of western Georgia early Friday as severe storms pounded southern states, including in Alabama where at least five people died in twisters that wrecked homes, splintered trees and crumpled businesses. Meteorologists said a large, dangerous tornado swept through metro Atlanta’s Coweta County around midnight Friday, sparking a tornado emergency for the city of Newnan and surrounding communities. There were several reports downed trees…

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More severe weather possible Friday as storms move across Carolinas

More severe weather possible Friday as storms move across Carolinas

A line of severe thunderstorms moving eastward across the Carolinas is producing damage and severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The threat for storms and severe weather will continue for the Charlotte region early Friday morning after a stormy Thursday evening and overnight.  A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Chester County, South Carolina until 5:15 a.m. Friday. First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the biggest threat from these storms will be lightning and damaging…

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Tornado outbreak strikes Alabama, Georgia; at least 5 dead

Tornado outbreak strikes Alabama, Georgia; at least 5 dead

Storm warnings stretched Thursday from eastern Mississippi, across Alabama and into western Georgia — and northward through much of Tennessee and Kentucky. Blaring tornado sirens and howling winds roared across parts of western Georgia early Friday as severe storms pounded southern states, including in Alabama where at least five people died in twisters that wrecked homes, splintered trees and crumpled businesses. Meteorologists said a large, dangerous tornado swept through metro Atlanta’s Coweta County around midnight…

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Level 1 risk for severe weather in place as central NC reaches the 80s

Level 1 risk for severe weather in place as central NC reaches the 80s

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Rain could become more widespread across the area Friday and storms are possible as temperatures reach the mid 80s. A high around 85 degrees is expected in Raleigh, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. Scattered showers and a rumble of thunder will be possible leading up to lunchtime, then we’ll get a brief break before more rain and storms arrive. Track rain with the DualDoppler5000 Much of…

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NWS: 7 tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least 5

NWS: 7 tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least 5

Storm warnings stretched Thursday from eastern Mississippi, across Alabama and into western Georgia — and northward through much of Tennessee and Kentucky. A string of deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported. The confirmed deaths were in Calhoun County, in…

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Temps reach the 80s as severe weather encroaches on central NC

Temps reach the 80s as severe weather encroaches on central NC

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — How high will we climb? Well, according to meteorologist Mike Maze, temperatures are going to reach the mid 80s Friday! But before we get to that, let’s look at our evening and overnight forecast. The warmth is expected to persist throughout the nighttime hours as we’ll see temperatures hover in the mid 60s before they begin to climb again in the morning. Maze says the high Friday…

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NWS: 7 tornadoes pummel Alabama, killing at least 5

NWS: 7 tornadoes pummel Alabama, killing at least 5

Storm warnings stretched Thursday from eastern Mississippi, across Alabama and into western Georgia — and northward through much of Tennessee and Kentucky. A string of deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported. The confirmed deaths were in Calhoun County, in…

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Tornadoes pummel Alabama, killing at least 5

Tornadoes pummel Alabama, killing at least 5

Storm warnings stretched Thursday from eastern Mississippi, across Alabama and into western Georgia — and northward through much of Tennessee and Kentucky. Deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported. All of the deaths happened in eastern Alabama’s Calhoun County, Coroner…

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