March 2021 – Page 10 – Weather Preppers

From experience, Oakwood residents know: Lay low when a tornado threatens

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Joe Fisher and Ali Ingersoll, WRAL reporters Raleigh, N.C. — More than 25 tornadoes touched down, 24 people were killed, hundreds of homes were destroyed and thousands were damaged in the outbreak on April 16, 2011. For residents of Raleigh’s Oakwood neighborhood, it was the start of a long road back and a lesson they will never forget. “I remember basically huddling in the bathroom with the dog while it went by,” said Curtis…

10 years after deadly Sanford tornado, residents nervous when severe weather in the forecast

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter Sanford, N.C. — On April 16, 2011, more than 25 tornadoes touched down in North Carolina. One tornado blazed a path of destruction from Sanford to Raleigh — more than 40 miles away. Thursday’s storms are not expected to be as widespread, but it’s possible central North Carolina could see tornadoes of similar strength. An EF-3 tornado, with winds up to 160 miles an hour, destroyed the Lowes in Sanford…

WEATHER TIMELINE: 'Moderate' tornado chance, 'high' wind damage possible in North Carolina on Thursday

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It has been a warmer and relatively clear Wednesday but that will give way to a potentially dangerous Thursday. To get the latest weather alerts sent straight to your phone, download the ABC11 app Severe weather that moved through the Deep South on Wednesday is expected to arrive in central North Carolina on Thursday afternoon with the danger zones between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. New weather models issued early Wednesday…

Severe weather coming: Medium to high threat for tornadoes Thursday afternoon

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Tornadoes, damaging winds and hail are all possible in central North Carolina, including the Triangle on Thursday. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has the state under a Level 4 risk for severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center is warning about the chance for egg-sized hail at least 2 inches in diameter, locally damaging winds up to 75 mph and several strong tornadoes, which could blow at more than…

LIST: How school districts in the Carolinas are responding to severe weather threats

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The Chester County School District will operate on a remote learning day Thursday in response to expected severe weather conditions. The district sent the following statement to WCNC Charlotte: “The National Weather Service issued a statement calling for severe weather on Thursday, March 18, 2021 including heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds. These conditions also have a potential for flooding, making the roads unsafe for our buses, student drivers, staff, and traveling families. For the…

FORECAST: Severe weather threat tomorrow for the Carolinas

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Stay weather aware tomorrow. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle, Iisha Scott Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 5:02 PM EDT March 17, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight: A warm front will be moving north and bringing in milder and more humid air through the overnight hours. We could see a few waves of rain or even a rumble of thunder with this warm front. Low will hold steady in…

'Now is the time' | North Carolinians urged to prepare for severe weather Thursday

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The state emergency operations center will be activated for Thursday’s severe weather, and they’re not the only ones in preparation mode. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina emergency officials say strong tornados, localized flooding, hail, and damaging wind gusts are all possible throughout the state on Thursday. “All North Carolinians should continue to monitor the forecast as details and expected timing will be refined over the next 12 to 24 hours,” said Will Ray, North Carolina…

Emergency crews prepare for severe weather on Thursday

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Bye Alpha, Eta: Greek alphabet ditched for hurricane names

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer With named storms coming earlier and more often in warmer waters, the Atlantic hurricane season is going through some changes with meteorologists ditching the Greek alphabet during busy years. But the Atlantic hurricane season will start this year on June 1 as traditionally scheduled, despite meteorologists discussing the idea of moving it to May 15. A special World Meteorological Organization committee Wednesday ended the use of Greek letters when…

Include hiding spot, batteries, bottled water in your plan for severe weather safety

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Spring in North Carolina can be lovely, but severe storms can blow up in a flash, putting people and property at risk. The best way to avoid injury or damage is to be weather aware, so that when storms come, you know what to do.

Severe weather expected Thursday in the Carolinas

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes are forecast Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Severe weather is forecast to impact Charlotte and throughout the Carolinas Thursday. The storm threat brings with it the possibility of tornadoes, damaging wind, and hail. Brad Panovich and the WCNC Charlotte First Warn Storm Team consider much of the greater Charlotte meteropolitan area to be at a “high risk” Thursday for seeing storms. The greatest risk includes uptown…

With tornadoes in forecast, schools plan for remote learning on Thursday

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

After just three days in the classroom, elementary students in Durham Public Schools will return to learning remotely on Thursday. The cause is not the coronavirus pandemic, but the threat of severe weather.

WMO Hurricane Committee retires 4 tropical cyclone names, ends the use of Greek alphabet

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Dorian – Atlantic Ocean near Savannah, GA on Sept. 5, 2019. (Photo: NOAA) NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — The World Meteorological Organization’s Hurricane Committee has retired Dorian (2019) and Laura, Eta, and Iota (2020) from the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction they caused. It also decided that the Greek alphabet will not be used in the future because it creates a distraction from the communication of hazard…

Holden Beach awarded nearly $15.5M to renourish beaches damaged by Hurricane Dorian

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Dune erosion following Hurricane Dorian in 2019. (Photo: Tanner Barth / WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved more than $15.4 million to help the Town of Holden Beach restore sand and vegetation on the shoreline damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Funds for the project cover restoration of 555,000 cubic yards of beach sand and stabilization of 80,000 square yards of dune vegetation. FEMA’s share for…

Schools change learning schedule due to threat of severe weather on Thursday

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Classroom (Photo: ZUMA / MGN) BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Due to the threat of severe weather, schools in the Cape Fear are changing their learning plans for Thursday. Bladen County Schools will transition to remote-only learning for students on Thursday. The school district says teachers and staff will need to contact their immediate supervisor for work options as weather permits. Students are instructed to log-in to their Google classroom to complete their attendance and…

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