Tornado warning issued in Burlington and Alamance County as Nicole dumps rain on NC

Tornado warning issued in Burlington and Alamance County as Nicole dumps rain on NC

Nicole’s track has shifted west, and it will move though the N.C. mountains as a tropical depression throughout Friday. On Friday morning, Nicole’s center of circulation was near Macon, Georgia, and moving north with winds at 35 mph. A tornado watch is in effect until 3 p.m. for 31 N.C. counties and our entire area. Tornadoes in tropical depressions are typically weak and short-lived. Conditions are expected to be worst Friday morning, Gardner said. Less…

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Tornado safety tips: How to stay safe during a tornado warning

Tornado safety tips: How to stay safe during a tornado warning

Tornado safety tips Seek shelter in a substantial building. In a home or building, move to a pre-designated shelter, such as a basement, bathroom or closet. If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor, and get under a sturdy piece of furniture. In a large building such as a shopping center, go to the designated shelter area, or to a small reinforced area within the…

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Tornado warning expires in Chatham County as Nicole dumps rain on NC, tornadoes biggest threat today

Tornado warning expires in Chatham County as Nicole dumps rain on NC, tornadoes biggest threat today

Nicole’s track has shifted west, and it will move though the N.C. mountains as a tropical depression throughout Friday. On Friday morning, Nicole’s center of circulation was near Macon, Georgia, and moving north with winds at 35 mph. A tornado watch is in effect until 3 p.m. for 31 N.C. counties and our entire area. Tornadoes in tropical depressions are typically weak and short-lived. Conditions are expected to be worst Friday morning, Gardner said. Less…

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Tornado warning in effect for Chatham County, Siler City as Nicole dumps rain on NC

Tornado warning in effect for Chatham County, Siler City as Nicole dumps rain on NC

Tropical Depression Nicole on Friday will move right across North Carolina, dropping rain across the state. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said isolated tornadoes will be our biggest threat. Nicole’s track has shifted west, and it will move though the N.C. mountains as a tropical depression throughout Friday. On Friday morning, Nicole’s center of circulation was near Macon, Georgia, and moving north with winds at 35 mph. A tornado watch is in effect until 3 p.m….

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Tornado watch in effect as Nicole moves over the Carolinas

Tornado watch in effect as Nicole moves over the Carolinas

“That Friday morning time frame, to me, is going to be the worst of this,” WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado watch has been expanded into the Charlotte metro until Friday afternoon as the remnants of Nicole move over the Carolinas with heavy rain, gusty winds and the threat of severe weather.  A tornado watch is in effect until 3 p.m. for the following counties in North Carolina: Anson,…

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'Tornadoes our biggest threat today': Tornado watch in effect as Nicole dumps rain on NC

'Tornadoes our biggest threat today': Tornado watch in effect as Nicole dumps rain on NC

Tropical Depression Nicole on Friday will move right across North Carolina, dropping rain across the state. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said isolated tornadoes will be our biggest threat. Nicole’s track has shifted west, and it will move though the N.C. mountains as a tropical depression throughout Friday. On Friday morning, Nicole’s center of circulation was near Macon, Georgia, and moving north with winds at 35 mph. A tornado watch is in effect until 3 p.m….

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Tropical Depression Nicole brings isolated tornado threat to Triangle

Tropical Depression Nicole brings isolated tornado threat to Triangle

RALEIGH, N.C. — Nicole is moving northward and will bring the chance for some downpours, gusty winds and the risk of isolated tornadoes to the region this morning and into this evening. Rain totals will range from 1-2 inches. A tornado watch has been issued for the Triangle until 3 p.m. Duke Energy says they are ready to respond to whatever Nicole brings to the Triangle The storm has weakened to a tropical depression as…

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Tornado watch in effect as Tropical Depression Nicole dumps rain on NC

Tornado watch in effect as Tropical Depression Nicole dumps rain on NC

Tropical Depression Nicole on Friday will move right across North Carolina, dropping rain across the state. Isolated tornadoes will be our biggest threat. Nicole’s track has shifted west, and it will move though the N.C. mountains as a tropical depression throughout Friday. On Friday morning, Nicole’s center of circulation was near Macon, Georgia, and moving north with winds at 35 mph. A tornado watch is in effect until 3 p.m. for 31 N.C. counties and…

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Tropical Depression Nicole dropping rain on NC, threat for isolated tornadoes

Tropical Depression Nicole dropping rain on NC, threat for isolated tornadoes

Tropical Depression Nicole on Friday will move right across North Carolina, dropping rain across the state. Nicole’s track has shifted west, and it will move though the N.C. mountains as a tropical depression throughout Friday. Heavy rain, isolated tornadoes in NC Much of the state is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather on Friday, when heavy rain is expected in our area. According to WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth, it won’t rain all day,…

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Tropical Storm Nicole forces high school football playoff games to be moved up

Tropical Storm Nicole forces high school football playoff games to be moved up

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Power crews are on stand-by to respond to any power outages that may happen during the storm. Nicole also forced some high schools to move up their playoff football games. “We like Friday Night Football, but player safety is most important,” said Jeff Dunbar, athletics director at Wake Forest HS. “Things just lined up to move things up earlier.” The Cougars and Pride of Leesville Road played Thursday night in Wake…

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Cape Fear tornado threat increases Thursday night, Friday morning as Nicole pushes north

Cape Fear tornado threat increases Thursday night, Friday morning as Nicole pushes north

November 10, 2022 The risk of tornadoes will increase Thursday night into Friday (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The risk of severe weather in the Cape Fear will increase Thursday night as a weakening Nicole pushes towards the Carolinas. Nicole made landfall in Florida early Thursday morning as a Category 1 Hurricane, with winds of 75 miles per hour. The storms marks the first hurricane to strike Florida in November since 1985. The system…

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