Month: March 2021

By Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter, and Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer Fayetteville, N.C. — Although it’s no longer under a rare and dangerous Level 4 risk for severe weather, Cumberland County could be among one of the hardest hit areas when thunderstorms arrive late Thursday afternoon. A Level 3 out of 5 storm risk is extremely rare in North Carolina, according to WRAL meteorologists, and a Level 4, which was in place until 1…

By Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter, and Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer Fayetteville, N.C. — Currently under a rare and dangerous Level 4 risk for severe weather, Cumberland County could be among one of the hardest hit areas when thunderstorms arrive late Thursday afternoon. A Level 4 out of 5 storm risk is extremely rare in North Carolina, according to WRAL meteorologists. The last time the state was under a Level 4 risk a day…

By Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter Durham, N.C. — Duke Energy representatives are reminding their customers about the importance of having an emergency plan should they lose power during a severe weather event. Duke Energy has several thousand line workers on standby and crews and getting trucks ready for what could be a busy day on Thursday. The Triangle is at a level 3 risk for severe weather with damaging winds and hail possible. Counties…

Duke Energy representatives are reminding their customers about the importance of having an emergency plan should they lose power during a severe weather event. Duke Energy has several thousand line workers on standby and crews and getting trucks ready for what could be a busy day on Thursday. The Triangle is at a level 3 risk for severe weather with damaging winds and hail possible. Counties south and east of the Triangle could see a…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Much of central North Carolina’s risk for severe weather has been downgraded, but severe weather is still likely throughout the region Thursday. To get the latest weather alerts sent straight to your phone, download the ABC11 app The National Weather Service moved the category 4 risk south and east. Wayne, Sampson and Cumberland counties remain in the level 4 threat, with the rest of the region under a level 3 threat….

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Much of central North Carolina’s risk for severe weather has been downgraded, but severe weather is still likely throughout the region Thursday. To get the latest weather alerts sent straight to your phone, download the ABC11 app The National Weather Service moved the category 4 risk south and east. Wayne, Sampson and Cumberland counties remain in the level 4 threat, with the rest of the region under a level 3 threat….

By Bryan Pietsch, New York Times A “significant tornado outbreak” was expected to hit parts of the South with dangerous winds and hail Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Tornado warnings were in effect across Mississippi and Alabama on Wednesday afternoon, according to Bill Bunting, chief of forecast operations at the Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. There were already reports of damaged homes in Wayne County, Mississippi, and wind damage to structures and trees in…

Ahead of the potentially severe weather that the Triangle may face on Thursday, many preparations are being made; whether it’s making sure homes are secured to prevent flooding or something as simple as fueling up cars. Crews are on standby across the state ready to be deployed in case of an emergency. DURHAM & WAKE PREPARATIONS Customers at Triangle Pharmacy and Ace Hardware in Durham are not necessarily looking for storm supplies. Brenda Howard says…