March 2021 – Page 4 – Weather Preppers

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

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

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…

NWS: 7 tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least 5

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

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…

NWS: 7 tornadoes pummel Alabama, killing at least 5

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tornadoes pummel Alabama, killing at least 5

Posted on March 25, 2021March 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

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…

Storm Damage? Why Some North Texas Homeowners Are Holding Off On Filing Insurance Claims

Posted on March 25, 2021March 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – After a stormy spring night, Armand Ceniza knew the sun would rise and he was nearly as certain that there would be damage at his North Fort Worth home. “We started hearing it, just a constant, constant barrage against the windows and the walls and the door,” shares Ceniza. “So, we knew that the wind was picking up and it was coming sideways.” READ MORE: Homeowners Urge Dallas Leaders To Push…

At least 5 deaths reported in Alabama after tornado touches down

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

At least five deaths and multiple injuries have been reported in Calhoun County, Alabama, after a tornado passed through the area Thursday afternoon, Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade told CNN. “There’s numerous homes damaged, numerous people injured, and at least five fatalities,” Wade told CNN’s Pamela Brown. “We’re worrying about the second storm that’s coming through, possibly on the same track,” Wade said. Seven tornadoes have been reported in Alabama, according to the National Weather…

Tornado Warning for Stanly County

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A line of severe thunderstorms is approaching Charlotte and moving eastward across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Stanly County in North Carolina until 7 p.m. Portions of Union and Cabarrus counties in the most recent warning have been allowed to expire. At 6:15 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Midland and moving east at 35 mph. Locations inside this…

Multiple deaths reported in Alabama after tornado touches down

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Multiple fatalities and injuries have been reported in Ohatchee, Alabama, after a tornado passed through the area Thursday afternoon, Calhoun County Emergency Management spokesperson Tiffany DeBoer told CNN. Seven tornadoes have been reported in Alabama, according to the National Weather Service. And authorities have reported extensive damage in the Birmingham metro area. DeBoer could not specify how many people had died or were injured in Ohatchee, about 59 miles east of Birmingham. Search and rescue…

Tornado possible in Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster counties in South Carolina

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A line of severe thunderstorms is approaching Charlotte and moving eastward across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado is possible in Chester, Lancaster, and Kershaw counties in South Carolina as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado continues pushing eastward. At 5:45 p.m., this storm was located southwest of Lancaster and moving east at 55 mph. Locations inside the warning include, but are not limited to, Lancaster, Pageland, Kershaw, Mt Pisgah, and Lancaster….

Tornado possible in Chester County and Lancaster counties in South Carolina

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado flattens homes in Alabama, knocks out power in Deep South

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

An apparent tornado roared through a housing subdivision in Alabama on Thursday, reducing one home to a pile of rubble and ripping roofs off others. Trees were pulled from the ground and thousands were left without power across a large swath of the Deep South as strong winds and heavy downpours swept across the region. There were no immediate reports of injuries. The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in Alabama and surrounding states…

Tornado Warning for Cleveland County, North Carolina

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The first batch of storms will arrive in the Carolinas Thursday into Friday. Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee facing extreme risk again. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Charlotte First Warn Storm Team is tracking a storm system that could bring rain and thunderstorms to the Carolinas Thursday into Friday. While some scattered strong-to-severe storms are possible in the Carolinas, the nation’s biggest and most extreme risk is again over Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee — just…

Tornado causes damage in Alabama; more twisters forecast

Posted on March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Severe weather in Alabama (Photo credit: Ashley Gann/WIAT, CBS News) ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities in a city south of Birmingham are reporting major damage from a tornado. Strong storms were hitting the city of Pelham and other parts of the state Thursday. – Advertisement – The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings for Alabama and surrounding states. No injuries have been reported thus far but forecasters said conditions were ripe for “long-track strong tornadoes.”…

Southern states brace for tornadoes, flooding; NC sees slight chance for storms Friday

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

ATLANTA — Forecasters say they expect severe flooding and a tornado outbreak across the South on Thursday. Parts of Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee will be at high risk of strong tornadoes that can stay on the ground for miles, The National Storm Prediction Center warned. Some of the metropolitan areas in the path of Thursday’s storms include Memphis and Nashville in Tennessee; and Birmingham and Huntsville in Alabama. The environment as the storms move in…

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