Tornado watch issued for most of central NC including Wake, Durham counties

Tornado watch issued for most of central NC including Wake, Durham counties

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…

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Tornado warnings expire for parts of central NC; winds expected to gust up to 60 mph

Tornado warnings expire for parts of central NC; winds expected to gust up to 60 mph

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Three tornado warnings went into effect on Thursday afternoon across central North Carolina. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 12 miles southeast of Fayetteville, moving northeast at 70 mph at around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Officials warned that residents in the areas of Sampson County, eastern Cumberland County, Moore County and central Johnston County should take cover until 1:45 p.m. “It’s a very…

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Medina County wildfire mostly contained as residents allowed to return home

Medina County wildfire mostly contained as residents allowed to return home

The Das Goat fire in Medina County remained active Thursday but was almost fully contained, and residents were able to return to their homes Wednesday, a county official said. The blaze started by a burning vehicle last Friday has burned more than 1,000 acres across Medina County, county emergency manager Keith Lutz said. The fire was 95% contained as of Thursday morning, and with electricity and water restored to, all residents were able to return…

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Tornado Warning issued for Anson, Stanly counties

Tornado Warning issued for Anson, Stanly counties

Charlotte will likely see heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the threat of damaging winds and severe weather Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Tornado Warning has been issued for Anston, Montgomery, Randolph and Stanly counties in North Carolina, as a line of storms moves through the Carolinas.  The Tornado Warning is in effect until 1:45 p.m. Meteorologist Brad Panovich says the storm is moving toward the towns of Wadeville, Liberty Hill, Troy, Lovejoy and Star in…

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Take cover: Residents of Sampson, Cumberland, Johnston counties under tornado warning

Take cover: Residents of Sampson, Cumberland, Johnston counties under tornado warning

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 12 miles southeast of Fayetteville, moving northeast at 70 mph at around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Officials warn residents in the areas of Sampson County, eastern Cumberland County, Moore County and central Johnston County to take cover. The tornado warning expires for those four counties at 1:45 p.m. The rotating thunderstorm will remain over rural areas of…

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What we know about King Ranch and the Borrega wildfire spreading near Kingsville

What we know about King Ranch and the Borrega wildfire spreading near Kingsville

A wildfire broke out at King Ranch on Wednesday night and has overtaken 60,000 acres so far. As of Thursday morning, only 20% of the blaze has been contained and volunteer evacuations are underway.  No damage to homes has been reported yet, but residents in the area have reported smoke in the air and burnt debris falling from the sky. Here’s what we know about King Ranch. What is the historical significance of King Ranch? Richard…

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Parts of central NC under tornado watch; 60mph winds possible

Parts of central NC under tornado watch; 60mph winds possible

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — A front moving in from the east will bring strong to severe storms into North Carolina on Thursday afternoon. Areas in central and western North Carolina are a Level 2 risk for severe storms, with damaging winds being the biggest threat. A tornado watch has been issued for communities south of Wake County including Sanford, Fayetteville and Lumberton. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Cumberland,…

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Union, Chesterfield counties under tornado watch until 8 p.m.

Union, Chesterfield counties under tornado watch until 8 p.m.

Charlotte will likely see heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the threat of damaging winds and severe weather Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As a line of storms moves through the Carolinas on  Thursday, parts of the Charlotte area have seen plenty of rain and the threat of severe weather. Most recently, Union County in North Carolina and Chesterfield County in South Carolina were both placed under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. The cities of Indian…

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Chester, York counties no longer under tornado warning; severe weather risk still remains

Chester, York counties no longer under tornado warning; severe weather risk still remains

Charlotte will likely see heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the threat of damaging winds and severe weather Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning for both Chester and York counties in South Carolina was activated at 12:05 p.m. Thursday by the National Weather Service. The warning, which expired by 12:30 p.m., came as the Charlotte area was predicted to face severe weather in the afternoon as a line of storms moves across the Carolinas. Eventually,…

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Tornado warning issued for part of Chester County; York County canceled

Tornado warning issued for part of Chester County; York County canceled

Charlotte will likely see heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the threat of damaging winds and severe weather Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning for both Chester and York counties in South Carolina was activated at 12:05 p.m. Thursday by the National Weather Service. The warning, which is set to expire by 12:30 p.m., came as the Charlotte area was predicted to face severe weather in the afternoon as a line of storms moves across…

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Tornado warning issued for portions of Chester, York counties

Tornado warning issued for portions of Chester, York counties

Charlotte will likely see heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the threat of damaging winds and severe weather Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning for both Chester and York counties in South Carolina was activated at 12:05 p.m. Thursday by the National Weather Service. The warning, which is set to expire by 12:30 p.m., came as the Charlotte area was predicted to face severe weather in the afternoon as a line of storms moves across…

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What we know about King Ranch and the Borrega wildfire spreading through Kingsville

What we know about King Ranch and the Borrega wildfire spreading through Kingsville

A wildfire broke out at King Ranch on Wednesday night and has overtaken 60,000 acres so far. As of Thursday morning, only 20% of the blaze has been contained and volunteer evacuations are underway.  No damage to homes has been reported yet, but residents in the area have reported smoke in the air and burnt debris falling from the sky. Here’s what we know about King Ranch. What is the historical significance of King Ranch? Richard…

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Brad Panovich says severe weather is possible Thursday. Here's the timing

Brad Panovich says severe weather is possible Thursday. Here's the timing

Charlotte will likely see heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the threat of damaging winds and severe weather Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area will be at risk for severe weather Thursday afternoon as a line of storms moves across the Carolinas, chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said.  Panovich says the first wave of rain, which started around 8 a.m., will be mostly light to moderate rain. The threat for strong storms will come Thursday afternoon…

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At least 2 killed in Florida as tornado outbreak pummels South

At least 2 killed in Florida as tornado outbreak pummels South

A line of severe storms packing isolated tornadoes and high winds ripped across the Deep South overnight killing at least two in the Florida Panhandle, toppling trees and power lines and leaving homes and businesses damaged as the vast weather front raced across several states. In Florida, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday morning that two were killed and two injured when a tornado touched down in the western Florida Panhandle. The sheriff’s office…

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