March 2022 – Weather Preppers

Photos reveal damage from possible tornado in Stanly County

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service will survey the damage Friday to determine the strength of the possible tornado. POLKTON, N.C. — A tornado likely touched down near the border of Anson and Stanly counties in North Carolina Thursday. Photos shared by the Anson County Emergency Management show severe weather storm damage from the possible tornado in the Burnsville community near Polkton. Emergency officials said chicken houses were destroyed, and damage occurred to homes and trees. The…

A suspected tornado touched down Thursday near Polkton

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

FORECAST: Severe weather threat over for Charlotte, cooler and drier this weekend

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

After a wild day of weather on Thursday, much calmer conditions are expected Friday and through the weekend. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:01 PM EDT March 31, 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Severe Weather Update: Severe storms moved through portions of the WCNC viewing area earlier today. A suspected tornado touched down near the Anson/Stanly county line…

Texas A&M Forest Service says state now at Level 4 wildfire preparedness due to high fire activity

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Over the past seven days, state, federal and local fire resources have responded to 192 wildfires that have burned nearly 174,000 acres. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M Forest Service has increased the state preparedness level to Level 4 due to a significant increase in wildfire activity across the state, the agency said Thursday. Level 4 is the second-highest stage, with Level 5 being the highest level of wildland fire activity. It indicates “heavy…

Tornado touched down near RDU airport; all tornado warnings canceled

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Strong, rotating winds triggered tornado warnings for much of central North Carolina on Thursday, including Wake County. The storm hit areas close to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and then headed northeast at around 4:30 p.m. A tornado touched down near the airport, passing near Interstate 40 and Interstate 540 and along the western side of RDU, meteorologist Kat Campbell said. The tornado warning was canceled for Durham…

Tornado touched down near RDU airport; Tornado warning issued for Halifax, Nash counties

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Strong winds, tornado takes down powerlines and roofs

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Strong winds, heavy rain and a tornado caused damage and crashes across the Triangle on Thursday afternoon. A tornado took part of the roof off of Pfizer’s office building in the Research Triangle Park around 4 p.m. Several trees and power lines were reported down in the area. No one was injured after the tornado hit the Pfizer building, officials said. Dozens of crashes were reported as…

5 things to know about the Texas drought: Wildfires, relief and more

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Most of the state of Texas is in some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that 95.7% of the state is “abnormally dry,” which can lead to the postponement of planting and elevated risk of grass fires. Here are five things to know about the drought in Texas. Two-fifths of the state is in “extreme drought” Slightly more than 40% of Texas is experiencing an…

Tornado touched down near RDU airport and Glenwood Avenue

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Likely tornado reported at RDU; tornado warning canceled for Durham, Wake counties

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Strong, rotating winds triggered a tornado warning for much of central North Carolina on Thursday, including Wake County. The storm hit areas close to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and then headed northeast. “We want you to get inside, in the most interior room possible,” said WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell. The tornado warning was canceled for Durham and Wake counties at 4:20 p.m. Franklin and Granville counties were…

Funnel cloud reported at RDU; tornado warning canceled for Durham, Wake counties

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Strong, rotating winds triggered a tornado warning for much of central North Carolina on Thursday, including Wake County. The storm hit areas close to the RDU International Airport and then headed northeast. “We want you to get inside, in the most interior room possible,” said WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell. The tornado warning was canceled for Durham and Wake counties at 4:20 p.m. Franklin and Granville counties were…

Funnel cloud reported near RDU; tornado warning in effect for Wake, Durham Granville

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Strong, rotating winds triggered a tornado warning for parts of Granville county, northwestern Wake County, southeastern Durham County and Franklin County on Thursday afternoon until 4:30 p.m. The storm is likely to hit areas close to the RDU International Airport. “We want you to get inside, in the most interior room possible,” said WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell. If a tornado warning is issued in your area, here…

Tornado warning issued for parts of Wake, Durham, Granville counties

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Strong, rotating winds triggered a tornado warning for parts of Granville county, northwestern Wake County and southeastern Durham County on Thursday afternoon until 4:15 p.m. The storm is likely to hit areas close to the RDU International Airport. “We want you to get inside, in the most interior room possible,” said WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell. If a tornado warning is issued in your area, here is advice…

Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning issued for central NC including Wake, Durham counties

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — A tornado watch has been issued for most of central North Carolina including Wake, Durham and Johnston counties. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in central and western North Carolina are under Level 2 risk for severe storms for Thursday, with damaging winds being the biggest threat. Winds could gust up to 60 mph across central…

Severe weather threat ends for Charlotte

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Severe thunderstorms earlier Thursday prompted several tornado warnings for counties in North Carolina and South Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Tornado Warning has been canceled for Anston, Montgomery, Randolph and Stanly counties in North Carolina, as a line of storms moves through the Carolinas. The Tornado Warning was in effect until 1:45 p.m. Meteorologist Brad Panovich said the storm moved toward the towns of Wadeville, Liberty Hill, Troy, Lovejoy and Star in North Carolina. Portions…

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