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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