Red Cross volunteer from Brunswick County going to Colorado for wildfire response

Red Cross volunteer from Brunswick County going to Colorado for wildfire response

December 31, 2021 Wildfire in Colorado in late Dec. 2021. (Photo: KMGH via CNN) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by a wind-whipped wildfire anxiously waited to learn what was left standing of their lives Friday as authorities reported more than 500 homes were feared destroyed. Charles “Chuck” Thurlow (Photo: Red Cross) In response, the American Red Cross is deploying volunteers including one from Brunswick County. The…

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From tornadoes to tropical storms: These were the 10 most impactful weather events of 2021 in Charlotte

From tornadoes to tropical storms: These were the 10 most impactful weather events of 2021 in Charlotte

Every year, the Carolinas experience weather from winter storms to wildfires to hurricanes. Let’s recap some of the most impactful events. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Snow, sleet, and freezing rain create significant threats Here’s a good reminder that late January and February are historically the worst months for winter precipitation in the Charlotte area. We accumulated snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the region the last weekend in January, the first weekend in February, and again…

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Wildfires burn hundreds of homes in Colorado, thousands flee

Wildfires burn hundreds of homes in Colorado, thousands flee

December 31, 2021 Wildfire in Colorado in late Dec. 2021. (Photo: KMGH via CNN) DENVER (AP) — Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by wind-whipped wildfires are anxiously waiting to learn what’s left standing of their lives after the flames burned an estimated 580 homes, a hotel and a shopping center. The fires erupted Thursday outside Denver, following an extremely dry fall and a winter so far nearly devoid of snow. At…

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Nearly 600 homes destroyed, 30,000 forced to evacuate in vicious Colorado wildfire

Nearly 600 homes destroyed, 30,000 forced to evacuate in vicious Colorado wildfire

DENVER — A vicious wildfire that began Thursday morning in Boulder County, Colorado, swallowed about 1,600 acres in a matter of hours, burning hundreds of homes and prompting orders for some 30,000 people in two communities to evacuate. Amid historically powerful winds, some 370 homes were destroyed in a single subdivision just west of the town of Superior, while another 210 homes may have been lost in Old Town Superior, the sheriff said Thursday. No…

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Thousands flee as Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes

Thousands flee as Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes

By PATTY NIEBERG, BRADY McCOMBS and COLLEEN SLEVIN, Associated Press/Report for America DENVER — Mike Guanella and his family were relaxing at their Colorado home and looking forward to celebrating a belated family Christmas later Thursday when reports of a nearby grass fire quickly turned into a concerning pre-evacuation notice and then within minutes into an order to leave immediately. The Guanellas were among tens of thousands of residents who were forced to evacuate their…

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Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force evacuations

Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force evacuations

The wildfires engulfed parts of the area in smoky, orangish skies on Thursday December 30, 2021 DENVER (AP) — An estimated 580 homes, a hotel and a shopping center have burned and tens of thousands of people were evacuated in wind-fueled wildfires outside Denver. At least one first responder and six others have been injured, though Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle acknowledged there could be more injuries and deaths could be possible due to the…

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Video shows apocalyptic scene as thousands evacuate due to wind-whipped wildfires in Colorado

Video shows apocalyptic scene as thousands evacuate due to wind-whipped wildfires in Colorado

DENVER — Thousands of residents in two communities near Boulder were ordered to evacuate Thursday because of a wind-fueled wildfire that engulfed parts of the area in smoky, orangish skies. The city of Louisville, which has a population of about 21,000, was ordered to evacuate after residents in Superior, which has 13,000 residents, were told to leave. The neighboring towns are roughly 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Denver. The blaze was one of several…

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Suspect charged with killing Hurricane Ida evacuee in NoDa found dead in prison

Suspect charged with killing Hurricane Ida evacuee in NoDa found dead in prison

Malek Moore was a suspect in two killings, including the death of a Hurricane Ida evacuee near an art studio in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The man accused of killing a Hurricane Ida evacuee at an art studio in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood was found dead in a North Carolina prison, state corrections officials said.  Malek Moore was found unresponsive in his cell around 4:30 Thursday morning. First responders were called to the prison…

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Storms possible Thursday with another severe weather risk this weekend

Storms possible Thursday with another severe weather risk this weekend

The late December heatwave is providing favorable conditions for strong thunderstorms in the Charlotte area over the next few days. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The late December heatwave will help fuel the risk for some scattered strong to severe storms over the next four days.  While the risk is low as of now, it’s a good idea to stay weather aware over the next few days. Here’s a breakdown of what, when, and where to expect…

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Flight cancellations continue as COVID-19, severe weather plague airlines

Flight cancellations continue as COVID-19, severe weather plague airlines

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — A rebound in air travel during the holiday season is facing strong headwinds from two obstacles, leading to a sharp rise in cancellations: COVID-19 cases and severe weather. Since Christmas Eve, more than 5,000 flights have been cancelled nationally, as airlines face crew shortages because of an uptick in COVID-19 cases, believed to be spurred by the more transmissible Omicron variant. On Wednesday, FlightAware reported 16 flights — seven departures and…

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Low-end severe weather chances Thursday and Saturday

Low-end severe weather chances Thursday and Saturday

Stay weather aware the next few days. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The late December heatwave will help fuel the risk for some scattered strong to severe storms over the next four days. While the risk is low for now, it’s a good idea to stay weather aware over the next few days. Here’s a breakdown of what, when, and where to expect some strong storms in the next few days.  🌩️ If you like weather, join…

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Storms could spawn tornadoes in the South on Wednesday

Storms could spawn tornadoes in the South on Wednesday

December 29, 2021 SPC severe weather outlook on Dec. 29, 2021. (Photo: WWAY) HUNTSVILLE, AL (AP) — Several southern states are at risk of tornadoes, large hail and high winds as severe storms fire up over the region. Northern portions of Alabama and Mississippi and parts of Tennessee will have an enhanced risk of damaging weather in Wednesday’s storms, forecasters said.“A few tornadic supercells are possible, along with sporadic damaging gusts and isolated severe hail,”…

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Low-end severe weather chances Thursday & Saturday

Low-end severe weather chances Thursday & Saturday

Stay weather aware the next few days. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The late December heatwave will help fuel the risk for some scattered strong to severe storms over the next four days. While the risk is low for now, it’s a good idea to stay weather aware over the next few days. Here’s a breakdown of what, when, and where to expect some strong storms in the next few days. Timing: There will actually be two…

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Wildfire burning near Grandfather Mountain grows to 700 acres

Wildfire burning near Grandfather Mountain grows to 700 acres

The fire is burning in the Wilson Creek watershed on the US Forest Service Grandfather Ranger District in Avery County, NC. LINVILLE, N.C. — A fire first reported on Christmas Eve that burned on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain in Avery County has grown to 700 acres, the United States Forest Service said Tuesday. As firefighters work to build a perimeter within the protected area, the fire is expected to slowly grow in size. Some…

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Austin Disaster Relief Network sends emergency supplies to people affected by Kentucky tornado

Austin Disaster Relief Network sends emergency supplies to people affected by Kentucky tornado

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) sent a shipment of emergency supplies on Monday to residents impacted by by the Heartland tornadoes in Mayfield, Kentucky.  The VERIFY team found that the tornado that hit Mayfield was spawned from a storm system that caused more than 62 tornadoes, according to surveys by the National Weather Service (NWS). It was both the longest and strongest tornado of the outbreak, but its path is only…

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Wildfire near Grandfather Mountain expands to 350 acres in just 2 days, officials say

Wildfire near Grandfather Mountain expands to 350 acres in just 2 days, officials say

A North Carolina wildfire has now exceeded 350 acres in two days and is barely contained, according to fire officials. December 26, 2021 ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina wildfire has now exceeded 350 acres in two days and is barely contained, according to fire officials. The Lost Cove wildfire was discovered around 9:40 a.m. on Christmas Eve when it was about 2 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service. By Christmas Day, the…

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Firefighters keep eye on wildfire near Grandfather Mountain

Firefighters keep eye on wildfire near Grandfather Mountain

By The Associated Press LINVILLE, N.C. — Firefighters are monitoring a wildfire in the vicinity of Grandfather Mountain which has burned 35 acres, officials said. The Linville Volunteer Fire Department said on its Facebook page that the fire, reported on Friday in the Roseboro area, had spread overnight but wasn’t threatening any homes as of Saturday. The post said equipment was deployed to protect residents. The department said the fire was on the Blue Ridge…

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Wildfire burning near Grandfather Mountain grows to 350 acres

Wildfire burning near Grandfather Mountain grows to 350 acres

Photos show smoke rising from Pisgah National Forest on the Linville side of Grandfather Mountain. LINVILLE, N.C. — A brush fire that burned on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain in Avery County has expanded, the Linville Fire Department said. According to the US Forest Service, the fire is estimated at 350 acres and 10% contained, and several trails have been closed. Trail closures are in place as firefighters respond to the Lost Cove Fire burning…

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Wildfire burning near Grandfather Mountain

Wildfire burning near Grandfather Mountain

Photos show smoke rising from Pisgah National Forest on the Linville side of Grandfather Mountain. LINVILLE, N.C. — A brushfire is burning on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain in Avery County. A photo submitted by WCNC Charlotte viewer Kyle Kitchin to the WCNC Charlotte app showed the fire burning in the Harpers Creek Wilderness Area from his perspective atop Grandfather Mountain. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile…

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Video shows moment deputies rescue 2 babies from rubble after tornado rips through Kentucky

Video shows moment deputies rescue 2 babies from rubble after tornado rips through Kentucky

DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. — Shocking video captured the moment a deputy in Kentucky rescued two babies after a deadly tornado outbreak ripped through the area. The footage obtained from the deputy’s body camera shows authorities finding the children in a tub that was thrown from a home demolished by the tornadoes. Deputies can be seen frantically looking through the rubble. READ ALSO | 9 days after tornado demolished Kentucky office building, owner’s cat was found…

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2 babies survive tornado that carried them away in bathtub

December 20, 2021 Bathtub tossed from home during tornado on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo: WFIE) (AP) — Two babies survived a tornado in Kentucky last weekend that ripped the bathtub they were sheltering in out of the ground and tossed it with them inside, their grandmother said. Clara Lutz told WFIE-TV that she put 15-month-old Kaden and 3-month-old Dallas in the bathtub last Friday with a blanket, a pillow and a Bible. Then the house…

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Tornado touched down in northeast Montgomery County on Saturday, National Weather Service confirms

Tornado touched down in northeast Montgomery County on Saturday, National Weather Service confirms

A Tornado Warning was issued around 10:30 a.m. in Cut and Shoot, where residents say intense weather caused damage within a matter of minutes. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A line of intense Saturday morning storms uprooted trees, scattered debris and even took out power lines in Montgomery County.  The National Weather Service later confirmed a tornado hit the northeastern parts of the county after conducting a storm survey. They said the tornado has been given…

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Charlotte restaurant serves meals to raise money for quad-state tornado relief

Charlotte restaurant serves meals to raise money for quad-state tornado relief

The owners of Queen City Craft & Gourmet say Mayfield, Kentucky’s devastation hit home for them: Katherine Read’s mother lives there. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We’re just one week away from Christmas, and while the season should ring merriment and joy, those hit hard by the quad-state tornado outbreak are finding themselves in dire straits. In particular, the town of Mayfield, Kentucky was hit hard. The twisters ripped through town and ravaged the community. But people…

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Tornado hit northeast Montgomery County on Saturday, National Weather Service confirms

Tornado hit northeast Montgomery County on Saturday, National Weather Service confirms

A Tornado Warning was issued around 10:30 a.m. in Cut and Shoot, where residents say intense weather caused damage within a matter of minutes. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A line of intense Saturday morning storms uprooted trees, scattered debris and even took out power lines in Montgomery County.  The National Weather Service later confirmed a tornado hit the northeastern parts of the county after conducting a storm survey. They said the tornado has been given…

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Tornado hit northeast Montgomery County this morning, National Weather Service confirms

Tornado hit northeast Montgomery County this morning, National Weather Service confirms

A Tornado Warning was issued around 10:30 a.m. in Cut and Shoot, where residents say intense weather caused damage within a matter of minutes. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A line of intense Saturday morning storms uprooted trees, scattered debris and even took out power lines in Montgomery County.  The National Weather Service later confirmed a tornado hit the northeastern parts of the county after conducting a storm survey. They said the tornado has been given…

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Governor: No one still missing in Kentucky after tornadoes

Governor: No one still missing in Kentucky after tornadoes

December 18, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — All of the people reported missing in Kentucky after tornadoes swept through the state last weekend have been accounted for, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday. Beshear hailed the report by state emergency management officials and said he hoped it meant that no additional people in Kentucky would be found dead from the storm. “How about a piece of good news today?” Beshear said at the beginning of a…

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Corpus Christi opens newly renovated Cole Park Pier for first time since Hurricane Harvey

Corpus Christi opens newly renovated Cole Park Pier for first time since Hurricane Harvey

Texas anglers, grab those fishing poles. The City of Corpus Christi is reopening the newly renovated beloved Cole Park Pier and Plaza on Friday, December 17. Officials announced in a news release they are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony the same day to celebrate the milestone.  Cole Park Pier has been a popular destination for residents and tourists who enjoy fishing, sightseeing, or just want to take in the view. The first Cole Park Pier was…

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Local Red Cross volunteers help Kentucky tornado survivors

Local Red Cross volunteers help Kentucky tornado survivors

December 16, 2021 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Eleven Southeastern North Carolina Red Cross volunteers are on the ground near Mayfield, Kentucky, providing supplies and counseling to tornado survivors. The Red Cross’s Cally Edwards said yesterday, the group saw Mayfield’s destruction first hand. It was worse than a anything Edwards had ever seen in her years working with the Red Cross. One woman she helped had to hold onto her bathtub for dear life to survive…

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Boone resident in Kentucky helping with Tornado recovery efforts

Boone resident in Kentucky helping with Tornado recovery efforts

Boone, NC native Elliott Willis is one of the hundreds of volunteers clearing debris and providing assistance to tornado victims. MAYFIELD, Ky. — The tornado that tore its way through western Kentucky has broken the record for the longest tornado track in the state’s history. The data shows the tornado that went through Mayfield on Monday was more than two times the length of the previous record. According to the data from the National Weather…

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Donations being collected in Brunswick County for tornado victims

Donations being collected in Brunswick County for tornado victims

December 16, 2021 Tornado damage in Kentucky on Dec. 13, 2021. (Photo: Salvation Army EDS) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Local groups are working to collect donations for tornado victims in Kentucky. Oak Island Water Rescue said a local trucking company, CGC Trucking, that has provided relief trips in the past is planning another mission to Kentucky. One donation drop off location is at 1531 Howe Street in Southport, right next to Walgreens. This location…

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At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds

At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds

By MARGERY A. BECK and MARGARET STAFFORD, Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — At least five people died as a powerful and extremely unusual storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest amid unseasonably warm temperatures, spawning hurricane-force winds and possible tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. In southeastern Minnesota, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Lt. Lee Rossman said a 65-year-old man was killed Wednesday night when a 40-foot tree blew onto him outside his home. In…

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EF-4 tornado, 100-mph winds: WRAL Severe Weather Center unpacks the rare December storms

EF-4 tornado, 100-mph winds: WRAL Severe Weather Center unpacks the rare December storms

By Zach Maloch, WRAL meteorologist It’s been nearly a week since Friday’s deadly tornado outbreak, and while such severe weather in December is quite the rarity, it’s hard to believe we saw another significant severe weather event since then. A recent preliminary survey has been released classifying the tornado that blasted western Kentucky last Friday as an EF-4. Winds reached 190 mph over some 128 miles on the ground. That classification is 10 mph shy…

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1 dead as unusual Midwest storm brings hurricane-force winds

1 dead as unusual Midwest storm brings hurricane-force winds

December 16, 2021 A tornado approaches Interstate 80 near Atlantic, Iowa, as a semi truck rolls eastward on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. A band of strong storms swept across much of the plains states on Wednesday, producing powerful wind gusts and tornadoes. (Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP) OMAHA, NE (AP) — One person has died as a powerful storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest amid unseasonably warm temperatures, bringing…

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Officials plead for help in finding 13-year-old girl whose family was killed in tornado outbreak

Officials plead for help in finding 13-year-old girl whose family was killed in tornado outbreak

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Officials in Bowling Green, Kentucky, are pleading for the public’s help in finding 13-year-old Nyssa Brown, who remains unaccounted for after last week’s devastating tornado outbreak killed six members of her family. The city has processed 244 missing person reports and accounted for everyone but the teenager. “This isn’t just another missing person, but rather this is our 13-year-old girl,” Bowling Green Fire Chief Justin Brooks said at a press briefing…

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1 dead as Midwest storm brings hurricane-force wind gusts

1 dead as Midwest storm brings hurricane-force wind gusts

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — One person has died as a powerful storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest, authorities said, bringing hurricane-force wind gusts and spawning reported tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa. A semitrailer was stuck by high winds rolled and onto its side on southbound U.S. Highway 151 in eastern Iowa on Wednesday evening as severe weather moved through the area, killing the driver, the Iowa State Patrol said. The storm was…

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Kentucky hit by EF-4 tornado and Iowa blasted by high winds, WRAL Severe Weather Center unpacks the rare December storms

Kentucky hit by EF-4 tornado and Iowa blasted by high winds, WRAL Severe Weather Center unpacks the rare December storms

By Zach Maloch, WRAL meteorologist It’s been nearly a week since Friday’s deadly tornado outbreak, and while such severe weather in December is quite the rarity, it’s hard to believe we saw another significant severe weather event since then. A Recent preliminary survey has been released classifying the tornado that blasted western Kentucky last Friday as an EF-4. Winds reached 190 mph over some 128 miles on the ground. That classification is 10 mph shy of…

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Smithsonian says its treasures are threatened by floods, storms, and climate change – as Congress hears more alarms

Smithsonian says its treasures are threatened by floods, storms, and climate change – as Congress hears more alarms

Two of the Smithsonian’s structures most at risk are the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of Natural History. WASHINGTON — Senior Smithsonian officials will testify before Congress Thursday the forces of climate change, from the inexorable rise of the Potomac River to flooding near the core of the National Mall, pose an increasing threat to vulnerable treasures of the nation. Two of the Smithsonian’s structures most at risk, the National Museum…

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Couple married more than 50 years dies holding on to each other in tornado

Couple married more than 50 years dies holding on to each other in tornado

“When we found them, they had passed away together, holding on to each other,” the couple’s granddaughter said. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eleven people have died in Muhlenberg County, northwest of Bowling Green after a tornado ripped through western Kentucky late Friday night. Family members confirmed that two of those 11 victims were a husband and wife, married for 50 years.  Billy and Judy Miller had a love story that rivaled Hollywood. “When he went off…

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Kentucky hit by EF-4 tornado, WRAL Severe Weather Center unpacks rare December storms

Kentucky hit by EF-4 tornado, WRAL Severe Weather Center unpacks rare December storms

By Zach Maloch, WRAL meteorologist Five days have passed since Friday’s deadly tornado outbreak, and while such severe weather risk in December is quite the rarity, it’s hard to believe a portion of the country is under another Level 4 risk on Wednesday. A Recent preliminary survey has been released classifying the tornado that blasted western Kentucky last Friday as an EF-4. Winds reached 190 mph over some 128 miles on the ground. An EF-5…

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Strong winds blow warmth, chance of tornadoes into Midwest

Strong winds blow warmth, chance of tornadoes into Midwest

By MARGERY A. BECK, Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — A powerful storm system ushered in strong winds, heavy rain and a chance of tornadoes across the Great Plains and Midwest on Wednesday, with temperatures posed to set record highs in some places only days before the official start of winter. Forecasters predicted likely record-breaking high temperatures in the mid-70s for much of Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and parts of Missouri. The warmth came with dangerous winds…

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Biden witnesses tornado destruction in Kentucky firsthand

Biden witnesses tornado destruction in Kentucky firsthand

More than 30 tornadoes tore through Kentucky and seven other states, killing at least 88 people. WASHINGTON — Surveying storm damage from the Kentucky sky, President Joe Biden on Wednesday saw neighborhoods pockmarked by piles of debris and homes without roofs and windows, evidence of the latest natural disaster in a year that has brought him to devastated communities across the nation to offer support and condolences. From a helicopter over the town of Mayfield,…

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Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry helps family 3 years after Florence damage

Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry helps family 3 years after Florence damage

December 15, 2021 Wilmington, NC (WWAY) — WARM, the Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, is seeking volunteers for rebuilding projects to help local homeowners whose houses may need a little extra TLC this season. WARM Communications Director Suzanne Jalot spoke with Good Morning Carolina’s Donna Gregory about a current project, and the recurring need for volunteers for projects in the future. “We had one homeowner whose issues really started all the back with hurricane Florence, believe…

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President Biden visiting Kentucky to console tornado victims, give aid

President Biden visiting Kentucky to console tornado victims, give aid

Biden was visiting Fort Campbell for a storm briefing and the towns of Mayfield and Dawson Springs to see the aftermath firsthand. WASHINGTON — For the fifth time since taking office less than a year ago, President Joe Biden is taking on the grim task Wednesday of visiting an area ravaged by natural disaster to offer comfort and condolences. Biden landed in Kentucky on Wednesday morning to survey damage and pledge federal support for the…

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On a single Kentucky street, the tornado killed 7 children

On a single Kentucky street, the tornado killed 7 children

By CLAIRE GALOFARO and JOHN RABY , Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The little red wagon was strewn upside down on a heap of rubble — a pile of boards and bricks, a mangled blue bicycle, a baby doll. Behind it, there was little more than a hole in the ground where a house had stood. Across the street, the tidy homes on this cul-de-sac were reduced to mounds of lumber. Clothes hung from…

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WRAL Severe Weather Center unpacks rare December tornadoes in the Midwest

WRAL Severe Weather Center unpacks rare December tornadoes in the Midwest

By Zach Maloch, WRAL meteorologist Five days have passed since Friday’s deadly tornado outbreak, and while such severe weather risk in December is quite the rarity, it’s hard to believe a portion of the country is under another Level 4 risk on Wednesday. Friday’s outbreak saw numerous tornadoes. Even though a few tornadoes are possible in Iowa and Minnesota later Wednesday, the greatest impact could be from widespread damaging winds, as storms may travel at…

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Joe Biden to visit tornado-wrecked Kentucky

Joe Biden to visit tornado-wrecked Kentucky

In the days since tornados swept through the Midwest, the priority has been restoring access to power and water to those in need. WASHINGTON — For the fifth time since taking office less than a year ago, President Joe Biden is taking on the grim task Wednesday of visiting an area ravaged by natural disaster to offer comfort and condolences. Biden was headed to Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims…

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Biden to visit Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support

Biden to visit Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support

WASHINGTON — For the fifth time since taking office less than a year ago, President Joe Biden is taking on the grim task Wednesday of visiting an area ravaged by natural disaster to offer comfort and condolences. Biden was headed to Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims of devastating tornadoes that killed dozens and left thousands more in the region without heat, water or electricity. More than 30 tornadoes tore…

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Mattress Mack, Spring Fire Department sending toys to Kentucky kids impacted by tornadoes

Mattress Mack, Spring Fire Department sending toys to Kentucky kids impacted by tornadoes

The Spring Fire Department collected them in its Toys for Tots program and gave the extras to Mack to send to Kentucky families. HOUSTON — It’s going to be a rough Christmas for kids in Kentucky impacted by tornadoes that caused catastrophic damage in some communities. That’s why the Spring Fire Department decided to give hundreds of toys donated to its Toys for Tots to those children. The community came through with so many toys…

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Burke County firefighters helping KY tornado victims

Burke County firefighters helping KY tornado victims

Members of Triple Community Fire Department requested to join in the state’s search-and-rescue efforts. MORGANTON, N.C. — A group of volunteer firefighters with Triple Community Fire Department near Morganton will be heading to Western Kentucky to offer help searching for survivors and victims following last week’s deadly tornados. Lt. Kelly Michaels and his fellow firefighters were already planning to visit friends in eastern Kentucky when the tornados hit the state. RELATED: Red Cross looking for volunteers…

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