March 2021 – Page 14 – Weather Preppers

First Alert Team, GMA's Ginger Zee host Severe Weather townhall

Posted on March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Have questions about the severe weather North Carolina experiences? Well, the First Alert Weather team has you covered. ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee and Nick Petro, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the NWS Raleigh join the entire First Alert Weather team for a special town hall. Severe Weather Preparedness: What concerns you most about storms and what questions do you have about severe weather? Watch on abc11.com or stream it with the ABC11 North…

Carolina Hurricanes welcome fans back to PNC starting Thursday: Here's what you need to know before game

Posted on March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes will welcome fans back to PNC Arena on Thursday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic altered the 2020 season. PNC Arena will operate at 15 percent capacity starting March 4 when the Canes host the Detroit Red Wings at 7 p.m. “The Caniacs are the backbone of our franchise, and we are thrilled to welcome them back to PNC Arena,” said President and General Manager Don…

First Alert Team, GMA's Ginger Zee host Severe Weather Preparedness townhall

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Have questions about the severe weather North Carolina experiences? Well, the First Alert Weather team has you covered. ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee and Nick Petro, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the NWS Raleigh join the entire First Alert Weather team for a special town hall at 6:30 p.m. Severe Weather Preparedness: What concerns you most about storms and what questions do you have about severe weather? Watch on abc11.com or stream it with…

911 calls reveal harrowing moments following violent, deadly tornado in Brunswick County

Posted on March 4, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

One of the Ocean Ridge Plantation homes destroyed by a tornado. (Photo: Sydney Bouchelle/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — More than two weeks after a deadly EF-3 tornado tore through southern Brunswick County clean-up continues. 911 calls have been released detailing the moments after the twister raged through a neighborhood. – Advertisement – Five of the many calls that were made to dispatch that night describe the scary moments for victims, especially those in the…

Congresswoman Ross pushes for improvement on Raleigh National Cemetery flooding

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There are several recent changes to the southeast corner of the Raleigh National Cemetery. Mud marks have been scrubbed off headstones. The sun is beating down on the ground. It seems five large trees were cut down. The branches were blocking light and making it hard for the sun to absorb standing water. Congresswoman Deborah Ross saw the images of neglect and felt implored to step in. She said she strongly…

First Alert Team, GMA's Ginger Zee host Severe Weather Preparedness townhall

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Have questions about the severe weather North Carolina experiences? Well, the First Alert Weather team has you covered. ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee and Nick Petro, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the NWS Raleigh join the entire First Alert Weather team for a special town hall at 6:30 p.m. Severe Weather Preparedness: What concerns you most about storms and what questions do you have about severe weather? Watch on abc11.com or stream it with…

Biden issues NC disaster declaration for November floods

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Flooding in western NC on Nov. 12, 2020. (Photo: WSOC) RALEIGH, NC (AP) — North Carolina state government and local governments in nearly 20 counties can receive financial help from Washington following heavy rains and flooding in November now that President Joe Biden has issued a disaster declaration. The White House announced on Thursday the declaration for the damage caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Eta. – Advertisement – The…

Scientists reveal first-ever evidence of a 'space hurricane' above North Pole

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

On Aug. 14, 2014, a hurricane churned high above the North Pole. It was the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season at this time, but this hurricane’s eye did not touch the water, and it did not make landfall. Plasma rather than water churned around a center akin to an eye in the ionosphere, and “electron precipitation” rained down. It was the first time scientists had ever observed such an event and they detailed their…

NCDOT to help clear debris from Brunswick County tornado next week

Posted on March 4, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Damage from EF-3 tornado in the Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 17, 2021. (Photo: WWAY) OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The NC Department of Transportation will help its neighbors with clearing debris from the tornado that came through Brunswick County last month. Starting Monday morning, department and contract crews will begin pickup of vegetation, like tree limbs, in the Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood and areas nearby. Residents should place…

Carolina Hurricanes fans welcome back to PNC starting Thursday: Here's what you need to know before game

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes will welcome fans back to PNC Arena Thursday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic altered the 2020 season. PNC Arena will operate at 15 percent capacity starting March 4 when the Canes host the Detroit Red Wings at 7 p.m. “The Caniacs are the backbone of our franchise, and we are thrilled to welcome them back to PNC Arena,” said President and General Manager Don Waddell….

In The Wake Of Last Month’s Storm, More Than 50 Texas Climate Scientists Urge State Leaders To Prepare For More Severe Weather Events

Posted on March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Texas climate scientists are urging state leaders to prepare accordingly for the increasing risk of weather-related disasters. In an open letter published to the Dallas Morning News, the more than 50 signatories warned that extreme events like last month’s blackout-causing winter storm may soon be the rule, not the exception, and that now is time to prepare for the worst. University of Texas professor Ginny Catania is leading the group, and coauthored the letter with…

Yes, 'space hurricanes' are a thing, according to a new study

Posted on March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Scientists discover a “space hurricane” hovering over the North Pole. Scientists have confirmed the existence of a “space hurricane” hovering over the North Pole, according to a recent study. ASTEROID PASSING EARTH: An asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge will pass by Earth in March Scientists say they have confirmed the existence of space hurricanes, with a 600 mile-wide mass spotted above the North Pole https://t.co/5nigHjsoB0 — Sky News (@SkyNews) March 2,…

Ocean Ridge group continues to look for quilts scattered by deadly tornado

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Quilt (Photo: Celeste Smith/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A local quilting club is still looking to locate quilts scattered by the deadly EF-3 tornado that touched down 2 weeks ago. 28 quilts made by the Ocean Ridge Quilting Club were being stored at the home of Phyliss O’Connor, who was killed in the storm. So far, nine have been returned. – Advertisement – Quilting groups in North and South Carolina…

Hurricanes complete the two game sweep of the Florida Panthers

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Martin Necas scored 1:59 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Monday night. Brett Pesce and Vincent Trochek also scored for the Hurricanes, who won their second straight at Florida. Alex Nedeljkovic had a career-high 44 saves. Frank Vatrano and Eetu Loustarinen scored in the third period to give Florida the lead, and Chris Driedger finished with 24 saves. The Panthers have…

First Alert to Severe Weather: Thunderstorms

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

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