2021 set to outpace 2020's hurricane season early on

2021 set to outpace 2020's hurricane season early on

Elsa will be the 5th named storm this hurricane season which comes earlier than Edouard in 2020 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Last year was the most active hurricane season on record with 30 storms in total. By the end of June 2020, there had already been four named storms. Well, 2021 is keeping pace with that historic year. Danny was our fourth storm, and our fifth looks to outpace 2020’s Edouard. Let’s show look at the…

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Tropics update: Potential Tropical Cyclone Five could become a tropical storm overnight or tomorrow

Tropics update: Potential Tropical Cyclone Five could become a tropical storm overnight or tomorrow

The system has a 70% chance of formation over the next 48 hours and a 90% chance of formation within five days, according to the National Hurricane Center. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 Weather Team is keeping a close eye on the tropics and a system in the Atlantic has our attention. The National Hurricane Center has started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Wednesday afternoon. The NHC said the broad low-pressure area has a…

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4 more bodies found at Florida collapse site, bumping death toll to 16; Rescuers eye tropical storms

4 more bodies found at Florida collapse site, bumping death toll to 16; Rescuers eye tropical storms

SURFSIDE, Florida — A fire official told families that four additional victims have been found dead in the collapse condo rubble, bumping the death toll up to 16. This is a breaking news update. A previous version of this report is below. Florida authorities asked the federal government for an additional rescue team to comb the rubble of a collapsed condo tower, underscoring the strenuous nature of the open-ended search for survivors in an area…

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WATCH TODAY: Pres. Biden, Western state governors to discuss threat of catastrophic wildfires

WATCH TODAY: Pres. Biden, Western state governors to discuss threat of catastrophic wildfires

Governor Gavin Newsom will be in Siskiyou County on Wednesday morning, where the Lava Fire is currently burning more than 13,000 acres. RELATED: Map shows riskiest areas in California for damaging wildfires He’s meeting virtually with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other governors from Western states to talk about the wildfire season, drought and unprecedented heat in the west. They are expected to discuss prevention efforts and preparedness. That meeting is happening…

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Carolina Hurricanes postpone outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium for 1 year

Carolina Hurricanes postpone outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium for 1 year

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes will not play an outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium this upcoming season. The team said it came to that agreement with the NHL earlier in the year. The game will reportedly be rescheduled for the following season. Hurricanes President and General Manager Don Waddel cited the need to have a safe environment and desire to have a full stadium as reasons for postponing the game. Copyright © 2021…

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Torrential rain hits Germany leading to accidents, floods

Torrential rain hits Germany leading to accidents, floods

By The Associated Press BERLIN — Thunderstorms hit Germany late Monday and torrential rain poured down on southern and western parts of the country leading to dozens of accidents and hundreds of firefighter operations throughout the night. In Bavaria, some villages were flooded, including Moemlingen, near Frankfurt, where streets were completely covered by water and mud and many basements had to be pumped dry by firefighters, German news agency dpa reported on Tuesday. In Stuttgart,…

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Tropical Storm Danny downgraded to tropical depression after making landfall

Tropical Storm Danny downgraded to tropical depression after making landfall

By WRAL Severe Weather Center A Tropical Depression has made landfall off the coast of South Carolina on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. As of 3 p.m. Monday, the storm turned into Tropical Storm Danny. But just hours later at 10:45 p.m., the storm was downgraded back to a tropical depression. While the storm is making landfall just to our south, it isn’t likely to impact us with any sort of severe…

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Tropical Storm Danny makes South Carolina coastal landfall

Tropical Storm Danny makes South Carolina coastal landfall

Tropical Storm Danny (Photo: CNN) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Danny has made landfall along the South Carolina coast and is threatening to dump rain around parts of the Southeast as it moves inland. The National Hurricane Center said the storm packed top sustained winds of 40 mph when it came ashore Monday evening north of Hilton Head in South Carolina. – Advertisement – Danny was expected to head across east-central Georgia in the…

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Tropical Storm Danny makes landfall along South Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Danny makes landfall along South Carolina coast

Tropical storm warnings are now in effect for parts of the Lowcountry of South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Danny made landfall in South Carolina Monday night, as the storm remains a threat to bring heavy rainfall to the Southeast region over the next day. The National Hurricane Center said around 8 p.m. that Danny came ashore just north of Hilton Head on Pritchards Island.  Danny is the fourth named storm of the 2021…

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Tropical Storm Danny makes landfall long South Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Danny makes landfall long South Carolina coast

Tropical storm warnings are now in effect for parts of the Lowcountry of South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Danny made landfall in South Carolina Monday night, as the storm remains a threat to bring heavy rainfall to the Southeast region over the next day. The National Hurricane Center said around 8 p.m. that Danny came ashore just north of Hilton Head on Pritchards Island.  Danny is the fourth named storm of the 2021…

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Tropical Storm Danny makes landfall on SC coast

Tropical Storm Danny makes landfall on SC coast

By WRAL Severe Weather Center A Tropical Depression has made landfall off the coast of South Carolina on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. As of 3 p.m. Monday, the storm turned into Tropical Storm Danny. “Landfall is imminent,” said WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell earlier Monday, predicting the arrival of the storm. While the storm is making landfall just to our south, it isn’t likely to impact us with any sort of severe…

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Tropical Storm Danny nearing landfall along South Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Danny nearing landfall along South Carolina coast

Tropical storm warnings are now in effect for parts of the Lowcountry of South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Danny got slightly stronger Monday afternoon as it nears landfall along the South Carolina coast. Once it makes its way inland, it’s expected isolated heavy rainfall to the Southeast region. As of late Monday afternoon, the storm had sustained winds at 45 mph, slightly stronger than the 40 mile an hour winds it had earlier….

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Tropics: Tropical Storm Danny stronger, warnings continue for South Carolina

Tropics: Tropical Storm Danny stronger, warnings continue for South Carolina

Tropical Storm Danny will keep us on its southwest perimeter, as it heads inland. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The First Coast is feeling the impacts of Danny with frequent, scattered downpours this afternoon. The gustiest of the weather will remain north of our area, closer to where the center will be making landfall near Savannah and Hilton Head.  The main impacts for our area will be these gusty showers with minor, temporary, and localized flooding possible…

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Tropical Storm Danny forms off South Carolina, nearing land

Tropical Storm Danny forms off South Carolina, nearing land

Tropical Storm Danny (Photo: CNN) MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Danny has formed off South Carolina’s coast, and forecasters say the storm is expected to dump several inches of rain on some parts of the Southeast once it heads inland. The fourth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season formed Monday afternoon off South Carolina’s coast. – Advertisement – It has top sustained winds of 40 mph and is racing to the west-northwest toward…

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Tropics: Tropical Storm Danny forms, warnings continue for South Carolina

Tropics: Tropical Storm Danny forms, warnings continue for South Carolina

Tropical Storm Danny will keep us on its southwest perimeter, producing downpours and some thunderstorms for the First Coast region. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The First Coast is feeling the impacts of Danny with frequent, scattered downpours this afternoon. The gustiest of the weather will remain north of our area, closer to where the center will be making landfall near Savannah and Hilton Head.  The main impacts for our area will be these gusty showers with…

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'Landfall is imminent': Tropical Storm Danny forms off SC coast

'Landfall is imminent': Tropical Storm Danny forms off SC coast

By WRAL Severe Weather Center A Tropical Depression formed off the coast of South Carolina on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. As of 3 p.m. Monday, the storm turned into Tropical Storm Danny. “Landfall is imminent,” said WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell, saying the storm could hit land as early as Monday evening. This tropical depression will quickly move west northwest along the gulf stream, where water temperatures are around 82 degrees. “With…

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Tropical Storm Danny forms off SC coast, to move into state in next few hours

Tropical Storm Danny forms off SC coast, to move into state in next few hours

Tropical storm warnings are now in effect for parts of the Lowcountry of South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Danny has formed off the South Carolina coast, as the storm is expected to bring isolated heavy rainfall to the region over the next several hours.  Doppler radar from Charleston indicated the storm had gained enough strength to be classified as a storm, an upgrade from just hours ago, when it become a tropical depression….

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Tropical Storm Danny forms off South Carolina coast, expected to make landfall Monday evening

Tropical Storm Danny forms off South Carolina coast, expected to make landfall Monday evening

Tropical Storm Danny has formed off the coast of South Carolina. The tropical depression could became a tropical storm Monday afternoon and is expected to make landfall in South Carolina near the Georgia border between 7 and 8 p.m. That is expected to happen between 7 and 8 p.m. Tropical Storm #Danny has formed off the coast of South Carolina. We are seeing some showers, especially in our southern areas, from the outer rain bands…

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Tropics: Tropical Storm Danny. Warnings continue for South Carolina

Tropics: Tropical Storm Danny. Warnings continue for South Carolina

Tropical Storm Danny will keep us on its southwest perimeter , producing downpours and some t-storms for us. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The First Coast is feeling the impacts of Danny with frequent, scattered downpours this afternoon. The gustiest of the weather will remain north of our area, closer to where the center will be making landfall near Savannah and Hilton Head.  The main impacts for our area will be these gusty showers with minor, temporary,…

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After flood damage, San Antonio gourmet hot dog eatery The Dogfather has temporarily closed

After flood damage, San Antonio gourmet hot dog eatery The Dogfather has temporarily closed

click to enlarge Facebook / The Dogfather Gourmet hot dog outfit The Dogfather has closed for repairs. Gourmet frank purveyor The Dogfather has closed after a flood last week caused extensive damage to its dining room and kitchen. In the wake of the damage, the shop initially pivoted and tried to operate from a food trailer. However, after a few days of serving a limited menu, the team realized it was an unrealistic fix. “Working from…

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Tropical storm warning for part of SC coast as Tropical Depression Four forms

Tropical storm warning for part of SC coast as Tropical Depression Four forms

Tropical storm warnings are now in effect for parts of the Lowcountry of South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Depression Four formed off the South Carolina coast late Monday morning, leading to the issuing of a tropical storm warning for some shoreline communities. The storm is forecast to gain some strength, become a weak tropical storm before making landfall later today. If the storm becomes a named storm, it will be call Danny. It would…

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Tropical storm warning issued for South Carolina coast

Tropical storm warning issued for South Carolina coast

Tropical Depression Four has formed off the coast of South Carolina. The tropical depression could become Tropical Storm Danny Monday afternoon before it makes landfall in South Carolina near the Georgia border. That is expected to happen between 7 and 8 p.m. The storm could produce between 1 and 3 inches of rain with locally higher amounts along the coasts of Georgia and southern South Carolina. Tropical storm warnings were issued Monday for parts of…

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Hurricane Enrique sweeping past Mexico's southwest coast

Hurricane Enrique sweeping past Mexico's southwest coast

By The Associated Press MEXICO CITY — The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season brushed past the coastal shoulder of southwestern Mexico Monday, keeping just off shore while sweeping the coast with heavy rains and winds that raised the threat of flash floods and mudslides. Hurricane Enrique moved past the Cabo Corrientes bulge during the night, and slowed slightly as it headed toward a possible run at the southern end of Mexico’s Baja California…

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Tropics: Tropical Wave near Africa and Hurricane Enrique

Tropics: Tropical Wave near Africa and Hurricane Enrique

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Things close to home remain calm in the tropics. In fact, we only need to look way out to the east off the coast of Africa where an Easterly Wave is pushing west along the tropical easterlies.   This is not uncommon for this time of year and typically storms this far east struggle to develop this early in the season due to wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures over the…

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Part of Independence Boulevard shut down due to retention pond flooding

Part of Independence Boulevard shut down due to retention pond flooding

Road closure (Photo: MGN Online) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– The Wilmington Police Department has shutdown a section to of Independence Boulevard due to flooding caused by a retention pong. A WPD spokesman said the road is closed from River Road to Carolina Beach Road and that the worst of the flooding is in front of the Hawthorne at Indy West Apartment Complex. – Advertisement – Crews from the City of Wilmington are on the scene working…

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How To Survive Houston’s Summer – From Hurricanes To Extreme Heat To Power Grid Concerns

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 2:40 p.m. EDT., and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico. Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/401450/401419″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk….

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“People Are Wiped Out”: Costs Pile Up as Hurricane Season Begins

“People Are Wiped Out”: Costs Pile Up as Hurricane Season Begins

Hurricanes, a winter storm, and spring floods have left low-income Gulf Coast residents exhausted and cash strapped before this year’s season, with no significant aid in sight. AP Photo/David J. PhillipRescue boats float on a flooded street as people are evacuated from rising floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Harvey on August 28, 2017, in Houston. This story was published in partnership with Southerly. When Chrishelle Palay inherited her great-aunt’s home in Kashmere Gardens, a…

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Severe weather causes NC blueberry shortage, drives up cost

Severe weather causes NC blueberry shortage, drives up cost

By Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist It’s a good time to check out the bounty of the state’s farmers’ markets and their locally grown produce. Many come to buy blueberries, but the “superfood” fruit took a big hit in one part of the state. It lead to a shortage. “I think we still have half a crop in that southeastern NC region,” said NC State University blueberry specialist Bill Cline. A half crop in the southeast…

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Weather Service: Suburban Chicago tornado had 140 mph winds

Weather Service: Suburban Chicago tornado had 140 mph winds

By The Associated Press CHICAGO — A tornado that swept through Chicago’s western suburbs, damaging more than 100 homes and injuring several people, was packing 140 mph (225 kph) winds when it hit the heavily populated area, the National Weather Service said. A weather service team that surveyed the aftermath of Sunday night’s tornado found that, based on Monday’s preliminary findings, the storm was an EF3 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita scale when it cut…

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Claudette's tornado tally reaches 7 across 4 states

Claudette's tornado tally reaches 7 across 4 states

By The Associated Press EAST BREWTON, Ala. — Thunderstorms associated with Tropical Storm Claudette produced at least seven confirmed tornadoes across the South over the weekend. National Weather Service surveyors confirmed three tornadoes in Mississippi, two in Alabama, and one each in Georgia and North Carolina, all occurring Saturday or Sunday. The most noteworthy twister struck East Brewton, Alabama, on Saturday. That storm had estimated top winds of 127 mph (204 kilometers per hour). The…

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Task force created to save Outer Banks' NC Highway 12 from flooding

Task force created to save Outer Banks' NC Highway 12 from flooding

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (AP) — A task force force has been formed with the aim of saving the main highway on North Carolina’s Outer Banks from storms and sea level rise. The Virginian-Pilot reported last week that the task force will focus on protecting seven vulnerable spots along 67 miles of the narrow highway. NC Highway 12 runs from Oregon Inlet to Hatteras Village and continues after a ferry ride to Ocracoke. The taskforce tasked…

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Volunteers, businesses honored for helping after deadly Brunswick County tornado

Volunteers, businesses honored for helping after deadly Brunswick County tornado

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — It’s been more than four months since a deadly tornado ripped through southern Brunswick County, and those who helped with the recovery effort are now being recognized. On February 15, an EF-3 tornado damaged and destroyed dozens of homes in and near the Ocean Ridge Plantation Community. Three people died and at least 10 others were injured. – Advertisement – HOA President Donna Ciliberto says many homeowners still have a…

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Triangle under Level 1 severe weather threat Tuesday as cold front rolls in

Triangle under Level 1 severe weather threat Tuesday as cold front rolls in

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Tropical Storm Claudette moved out to the Atlantic Ocean, and sunshine finally returned to North Carolina. Monday was muggy and hot, with highs in the low 90s and a head index reaching 100 degrees. “It’s like when Claudette left, the humidity stayed — or at least the tropical air did,” said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. A cold front moving through Tuesday brings more rain and storms. The…

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Stormy, humid weather returns: Triangle under Level 1 severe weather threat Tuesday

Stormy, humid weather returns: Triangle under Level 1 severe weather threat Tuesday

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Tropical Storm Claudette moved out to the Atlantic Ocean, and sunshine finally returned to North Carolina. Monday will be muggy and hot, with highs in the low 90s and a head index reaching 100 degrees. “It’s like when Claudette left, the humidity stayed — or at least the tropical air did,” said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. Temps are not planning to cool off on Monday night, Maze…

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Tropics: Tropical Storm Claudette over The Atlantic

Tropics:  Tropical Storm Claudette over The Atlantic

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Claudette will move into the Atlantic and away from the US tonight.  The storm was named Saturday morning and became our third Tropical Storm of 2021 in the Atlantic. After landfall, it was downgraded to a tropical depression but as it moves east over the Atlantic  The storm produced significant flash flooding and tornadoes along the gulf coast resulting in several deaths and damage there with dozens of homes reportedly being destroyed….

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Tornado sweeps through suburban Chicago, causing damage

Tornado sweeps through suburban Chicago, causing damage

Naperville City tornado (Photo: Daily Herald / YouTube / MGN) CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say a radar-confirmed tornado swept through communities in heavily populated suburban Chicago, damaging more than 100 homes, toppling trees, knocking out power and causing multiple injuries. Naperville city spokeswoman Linda LaCloche says at least five people, including a woman listed in critical condition, were hospitalized in Naperville, where 16 homes were left “uninhabitable” after the late Sunday storm. – Advertisement –…

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Tropics: Tropical Storm Claudette tracks north of the First Coast

Tropics:  Tropical Storm Claudette tracks north of the First Coast

Tropical Storm Claudette continues to influence our weather here on the First Coast. Author: Lauren Rautenkranz, TimDeegan, Robert Speta Published: 5:06 AM EDT May 20, 2021 Updated: 10:36 AM EDT June 21, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Claudette will move into the Atlantic and away from the US tonight.  The storm was named Saturday morning and became our third Tropical Storm of 2021 in the Atlantic. After landfall, it was downgraded to a tropical depression but…

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Claudette regains tropical storm strength after 13 deaths

Claudette regains tropical storm strength after 13 deaths

ATLANTA (AP) — Claudette regained tropical storm status Monday morning as it neared the coast of the Carolinas less than two days after 13 people died — including eight children in a multi-vehicle crash — due to the effects of the storm in Alabama. The children who died Saturday were in a van for a youth home for abused or neglected children. The vehicle erupted in flames in the wreck along a wet Interstate 65…

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Central NC dries up as Tropical Storm Claudette begins to shift away from coast

Central NC dries up as Tropical Storm Claudette begins to shift away from coast

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — The Triangle is dry as Tropical Storm Claudette begins to pull away from the coast. Some coastal communities are still under a Tropical Storm Warning – with some rain and storms, with windy conditions and choppy waves. “We’ve got some pretty rough surf out there,” said WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth. “Anywhere from 5 to 9 feet.” However, we’ll have improving conditions all across North Carolina as we move into…

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Tornado touches down in Chicago suburb, destroying homes, trees

Tornado touches down in Chicago suburb, destroying homes, trees

WOODRIDGE, Ill. — A tornado touched down and caused extensive damage in the suburbs of Chicago Sunday night as a line of severe storms brought heavy rains and damaging winds across the Chicago area. A large tornado was reported in southern DuPage County, Illinois, both radar-indicated and by local storm spotters around 11:10 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service is expected to confirm its strength and path on Monday. The tornado began in Naperville before…

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Claudette strengthens into Tropical Storm once again

Claudette strengthens into Tropical Storm once again

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Claudette has strengthened back into a Tropical Storm. No damage has been reported from Claudette’s impact on NC overnight, and the storm’s impact on central NC may soon come to an end as the storm races off to the north and east. “The center of circulation was 55 miles south of Raleigh around 2 a.m., but as of 4:30 a.m., it had moved closer to Goldsboro,” said…

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Severe weather threat causes school delays on Monday

Severe weather threat causes school delays on Monday

SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Here’s a list of schools that have announced delays and/or closings for Monday, June 21. BLADEN COUNTY – Advertisement – BRUNSWICK COUNTY Brunswick County Schools will operate on a two hour delay for staff and students Brunswick Community College will open at 10:00 a.m. COLUMBUS COUNTY NEW HANOVER COUNTY PENDER COUNTY

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Tropical Depression Claudette expected to gain strength, more tornado warnings possible

Tropical Depression Claudette expected to gain strength, more tornado warnings possible

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the North Carolina coast and most of the state’s coastline — from Cape Lookout to the Virginia border — could experience storm surge. The National Hurricane Center says tropical storm conditions are possible Sunday night and Monday morning at North Carolina beaches. The center of Tropical Depression Claudette made its way into South Carolina on Saturday afternoon. Ahead of…

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Flash flood warning in effect for parts of South Carolina

Flash flood warning in effect for parts of South Carolina

Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding. A flash flood watch is in effect for the Midlands until Monday morning. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Depression Claudette is bringing severe weather and flash flooding to the Midlands of South Carolina today. A flash flood warning is in effect for Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Newberry, Lexington, and Richland Counties until 7:15 p.m.  By late Sunday afternoon, several areas in the Midlands had received 2 to 3 inches of rain already, with…

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Tornado warning expires, threat for tornadoes in SC continues

Tornado warning expires, threat for tornadoes in SC continues

Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding. A flash flood watch is in effect for the Midlands until Monday morning. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Depression Claudette is bringing severe weather and flash flooding to the Midlands of South Carolina today. A tornado warning  that was in effect for western Lexington County has now expired. The possible tornado was indicated on radar. At present, it’s unclear if a twister was actually on the ground.  RELATED: What to do…

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Heavy rain, tornado risk near Triangle as Tropical Depression Claudette moves into North Carolina

Heavy rain, tornado risk near Triangle as Tropical Depression Claudette moves into North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — After bringing life-threatening flash flooding to the Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Claudette was downgraded to a tropical depression and is moving quickly toward North Carolina. As of Sunday morning, Claudette is 85 miles west-southwest of Atlanta and moving at about 13 miles per hour. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 30 miles per hour. The system is expected to continue on its path through Georgia and into North Carolina on…

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Claudette brings flooding rains to southeastern U.S., leaving 12 dead in Alabama

Claudette brings flooding rains to southeastern U.S., leaving 12 dead in Alabama

Tropical depression Claudette continues to move through the southeastern United States, and will bring heavy rainfall across Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, and may strengthen as it reaches the East Coast. The storm has killed at least 12 people in Alabama. Claudette has maximum sustained winds of 30 mph, according to an advisory issued at 10 a.m. from the National Hurricane Center. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm over eastern North Carolina on…

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Heavy rain, tornado risk near Triangle as Tropical Depression Claudette moves into North Carolina

Heavy rain, tornado risk near Triangle as Tropical Depression Claudette moves into North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — After bringing life-threatening flash flooding to the Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Claudette was downgraded to a tropical depression and is moving quickly toward North Carolina. As of Sunday morning, Claudette is 85 miles west-southwest of Atlanta and moving at about 13 miles per hour. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 30 miles per hour. The system is expected to continue on its path through Georgia and into North Carolina on…

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