Snow hits U.S. coasts as Southern Plains recover from devastating tornadoes
A winter storm system sweeping through the United States is now hitting the Northeast. Errol Barnett reports.
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Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, Kansas as massive winter storm moves east
At least nine tornadoes were reported in Kansas and Oklahoma on Sunday night as a massive winter storm moves east across the U.S. One tornado destroyed a home, toppled trees and knocked over power lines in Liberal, Kansas, near the state line with Oklahoma, according to local authorities. At least 12 people were injured due to the severe weather in Oklahoma’s third-largest city, Norman, located about 20 miles south of the state’s capital. None of…
Read MoreCharlotte's full coverage of hotel fees for seniors displaced after flooding ending Tuesday
For the last two months about 60 of them have been staying at local hotels. The city has been covering the hotel costs, but that will end on Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Christmas weekend, dozens of Charlotte seniors were displaced from their homes following a devastating flood at the Magnolia Senior Apartments on Beatties Ford Road in North Charlotte. For the last two months about 60 of them have been staying at local hotels….
Read MoreCharlotte's coverage of hotel fees for seniors displaced after flooding ending Tuesday
For the last two months about 60 of them have been staying at local hotels. The city has been covering the hotel costs, but that will end on Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Christmas weekend, dozens of Charlotte seniors were displaced from their homes following a devastating flood at the Magnolia Senior Apartments on Beatties Ford Road in North Charlotte. For the last two months about 60 of them have been staying at local hotels….
Read MoreCarolina Hurricanes to wear HBCU team decals at game Friday night
Friday, February 24, 2023 10:39PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — In acknowledgment of Black History Month, the Carolina Hurricanes will wear helmet decals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities from across the state on Friday night. The Hurricanes take on the Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m. at PNC Arena. There will be helmet decals representing (in alphabetical order) Bennett College, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University,…
Read MoreCity of Pasadena approves funding for Animal Shelter renovations after tornado
Patricia Ortiz / Houston Public Media The Pasadena Animal Shelter will get a new roof after it went through a tornado in January. The City of Pasadena has approved $3.2 million for roof repairs after the twister that tore through Pasadena and Deer Park on Jan. 24. The animal shelter has been working at a fraction of its normal capacity since January. City officials estimate about a third of the shelter’s roof was nearly ripped…
Read More'Struggling to get stability' | Pasadena family still recovering weeks after tornado destroyed home
A family of eight shared a single hotel room for several weeks after their home was destroyed by tornadoes last month. PASADENA, Texas — It’s been exactly four weeks since four tornadoes struck parts of Pasadena, Deer Park and other parts of southeast Houston. Eight members of one family went from a house to a single hotel room. They’re still trying to figure out what comes next. “The sound of everything, the glass shattering, it…
Read More'Wish I could just rewind time' | Families still recovering four weeks after Houston-area tornadoes
A family of eight shared a single hotel room for several weeks after their home was destroyed by tornadoes last month. PASADENA, Texas — It’s been exactly four weeks since four tornadoes struck parts of Pasadena, Deer Park and other parts of southeast Houston. Eight members of one family went from a house to a single hotel room. They’re still trying to figure out what comes next. “The sound of everything, the glass shattering, it…
Read MoreTotal of $12M in storm damage reported in Williamson County; burn boxes suggested to deal with fallen limbs
Officials discussed getting approval from TxDOT for a burn box to help with cleanup efforts. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Recovery efforts are still underway across Central Texas after the early February ice storm led to tree branches snapping and leaving hundreds of thousands of people in the dark. On Tuesday, Michael Shoe with Williamson County’s Emergency Management Department gave a damage update on storm recovery. Shoe told officials during a meeting that the county’s damage…
Read More100 days until 2023 Hurricane Season
6 minutes ago Damage left behind by Hurricane Isaias in 2020 (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Following a relatively calm 2022 Hurricane Season for the Cape Fear, we’ve reached 100 days until the 2023 season begins. The new season starts on June 1st and runs until November 30th. The 2023 storm name list includes: ArleneBretCindyDonEmilyFranklinGertHaroldIdaliaJoseKatiaLeeMargotNigelOpheliaPhilippeRinaSeanTammyVinceWhitney In 2022, the Cape Fear was impacted by Tropical Storm Carl in July and Hurricane Ian in September.
Read MoreNew Mexico law signed to help wildfire, flooding recovery
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed to use zero-interest loans to help local governments in the arid, Southwest state repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by wildfires or subsequent flooding. The law follows last year’s historic Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon blaze that exploded into the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. Begun in early April as a prescribed burn by the U.S. government, it grew into a…
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Annual Carolina Hurricanes alumni game taking place at Carter-Finley Stadium
Monday, February 20, 2023 12:46PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There’s more action happening on the ice at Carter-Finley Stadium following the Canes win in the Stadium Series game. The event brought in more than 12 million dollars in ticket sales alone. The 10th annual alumni game is going to be played at 4 p.m. and is free to the public. It’s a chance for folks to take in a game inside this special arena if…
Read MoreCarolina Hurricanes jump out to 4-0 lead in team's first ever NHL Stadium Series game
Sunday, February 19, 2023 3:16AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes look to be on their way to winning the big game against the Washington Capitals inside Carter-Finley Stadium. The Canes scored one goal in the first period, and then added three in the second period to take on a commanding 4-0 lead. The goal scorers for the Canes include Martin Necas, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Teuvo Teravainen and Paul Stastny. The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit…
Read MoreArrival of Carolina Hurricanes 25 years ago marked spike in youth hockey interest
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The arrival of the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997 created a boom of interest in hockey all across the state. In February of 2007, that heightened interest manifested itself in the form of the Carolina Junior Hurricanes hockey program, which is now the premiere youth hockey program in all of North Carolina. “The junior Canes program is awesome! It’s been a huge part of my life; ever since I was young, I’ve…
Read MoreWATCH: Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches speak before start of NHL Stadium Series game
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Don’t miss the ABC11 NHL Stadium Series Pregame Special from 7 p.m. until puck drop at 8 p.m. You can watch the special on ABC11, the ABC11 North Carolina app or in the video player above. The special will be hosted by ABC11’s Steve Daniels, Lauren Johnson and Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker. The team will be rinkside at Carter-Finley Stadium and have live interviews with the NHL Commissioner, former Canes Goalie…
Read MoreFireworks conclude a day of fun, photos, autographs and music for Carolina Hurricanes fans in downtown Raleigh
Raleigh, N.C. — The big outdoor hockey game is Saturday, but for thousands of Carolina Hurricanes without a pricey ticket, Friday’s downtown celebration will serve as a worthy appetizer. Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest is the precursor to Saturday’s Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley Stadium. The event will feature Hurricanes alumni, photo opportunities with The Stanley Cup, street hockey games, a Ferris wheel, live music, entertainment and fireworks to cap it off! Full list of food…
Read MoreCarolina Hurricanes fans gather in downtown Raleigh for photos, autographs, music, fun
Raleigh, N.C. — The big outdoor hockey game is Saturday, but for thousands of Carolina Hurricanes without a pricey ticket, Friday’s downtown celebration will serve as a worthy appetizer. Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest is the precursor to Saturday’s Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley Stadium. The event will feature Hurricanes alumni, photo opportunities with The Stanley Cup, street hockey games, a Ferris wheel, live music, entertainment and fireworks to cap it off! Full list of food…
Read MoreA total of $12M in storm damage reported in Williamson County, burn boxes suggested to deal with fallen limbs
Officials discussed getting approval from TxDOT for a burn box to help with cleanup efforts. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Editor’s note: The video attached was produced on Feb. 7 when Williamson County extended the county’s disaster declaration following the ice storm. Recovery efforts are still underway across Central Texas after the early February ice storm led to tree branches snapping and leaving hundreds of thousands of people in the dark. On Tuesday, Michael Shoe with…
Read MoreStorm system causes tornadoes across the South
Severe storms produced tornadoes in Tennessee and Mississippi, leaving damage in their wake. Omar Villafranca reports.
Read MoreCarolina Hurricanes Fan Fest begins in downtown Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — All the excitement begins on Fayetteville Street in just a matter of hours for Fan Fest. There will be two stages of live music, one at the Capitol and the other at City Plaza. DJs start at 11 a.m. with live bands playing throughout the day. There will also be food trucks, dozens of vendors and mascots from all over the state including Stormy, Muddy the Mudcat, and Wool E Bull….
Read MoreJarvis’ hat trick carries Hurricanes past Canadiens 6-2
The game was locked at 2-2 before Sebastian Aho broke the tie in the 3rd period and the Hurricanes ran away. RALEIGH, N.C. — Seth Jarvis had three goals for his first career hat trick and the Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the first five minutes of the third period to beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night. Jarvis scored in the first and third periods for his first multigoal game of the…
Read MoreAfter 6 years in FEMA trailers, hotels, some see hope to rebuild after NC hurricanes
Viola Ryals Figueroa is finally seeing some progress. There’s a house going up on her Goldsboro property after losing her home during Hurricane Matthew in 2016. She’s lived in a FEMA trailer since then. “It’s not our fault that we [were] displaced six years and four months ago,” Figueroa said. “And, as you can tell, we’re still displaced six years and four months later.” The WRAL Documentary “Aftermath: North Carolina Hurricane Victims Left Behind” examined…
Read MoreHurricanes Fan Fest | ABC11's Guide to Capitals vs Canes NHL Stadium Series 2023 game in Raleigh
The North Carolina Hurricanes are celebrating its 25 in the NHL with a Fan Fest a day before it plays in the NHL Stadium Series game. The fun is scheduled for Friday, February 17, from 11 am – 9 pm on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Gov. Cooper will sound the Hurricane siren to kick off Fan Fest! The Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest will be jam-packed with family-friendly fun, such as: photo ops with Canes…
Read MoreDowntown Raleigh businesses gearing up for NHL Stadium Series game: Capitals vs Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Fan Fest is just days away. Businesses and festival organizers are hoping it reminds people that downtown is a great place to eat, drink and spend your dollars. “Everybody is just buckling up, caffeinating, getting ready for a big weekend,” said Chris Powers, owner of Young Hearts Distillery on South Wilmington Street. READ MORE: Canes Fan Fest | ABC11’s Guide to Capitals vs Canes NHL Stadium Series 2023 game in Raleigh…
Read MoreBrunswick County marks 2 years since deadly EF3 tornado
6 minutes ago Damage left behind in the Ocean Ridge Plantation community following the EF-3 tornado on February 15, 2021 (Photo: WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Wednesday night makes two years since the only deadly tornado in Brunswick County history. The powerful tornado touched down near Sunset Beach just after 11:30 p.m. before strengthening as it approached the Ocean Ridge Plantation along Highway 17. Winds up to 160 mph destroyed several homes in the…
Read MoreFlooding in Union County continues, but who is supposed to fix it?
When it rains along Fletcher Broome Road in Union County, neighbors said the area becomes unsafe. UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Flooded roads have caused some troubles for Union County homeowners. The question was simple: Whose job was this to fix? NCDOT said it’s not their jurisdiction, but Union County pointed its fingers back at NCDOT. When it rains along Fletcher Broome Road in Union County, neighbors said the area becomes unsafe. “If a car is…
Read MoreAustin Energy restores final outages after widespread ice storm damage
Austin Energy said the customers that remain have damage on customer-owned equipment that needs a licensed electrician to repair. AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday afternoon, Austin Energy said power had been restored to “all remaining customers who are able to safely receive power” following last week’s ice storm. The winter storm caused widespread damage to trees and power lines from significant icing due to freezing rain. Hundreds of thousands of Central Texans lost power during…
Read MoreFormer goalie Cam Ward to be inducted into Carolina Hurricanes Hall of Fame
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The NHL Stadium Series game is just nine days away and now we’re learning a big name in Canes history is returning for an encore. Days before the big game, the Canes will host Hall of Fame Night during the team’s game on February 16 against the Canadiens. Former Goalie Cam Ward will be there to be celebrated as part of the inaugural class into the Hurricanes Hall of Fame. He…
Read MoreHurricane Harvey more than doubled the acidity of Texas' Galveston Bay, threatening oyster reefs
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Most people associate hurricanes with high winds, intense rain and rapid flooding on land. But these storms can also change the chemistry of coastal waters. Such shifts are less visible than damage on land, but they can have dire consequences for marine life and coastal ocean ecosystems. We are oceanographers who study the effects of ocean acidification,…
Read MoreOn this date: 8 tornadoes near Charlotte
Tornadoes twisted Duke Energy transmission lines in Gaston County and toppled trees in south Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been three years since a tornado outbreak in and around Charlotte produced at least 8 tornadoes. The Feb. 6, 2020 severe weather outbreak twisted powerful Duke Energy transmission lines in Gaston County and toppled trees onto homes in south Charlotte. Charlotte tornado PHOTOS: Tornado damage in south Charlotte An EF-1 tornado with winds of 110 mph…
Read MoreThe ice storm damaged some kinds of trees more than others
The ice storm did not affect all of Austin equally. While damaged trees and power outages occurred across town, they seemed to concentrate in certain parts of the city, especially on the West Side. There are many reasons for this. Ice may have accumulated more in certain places thanks to the weather or local geography. Power lines in some areas may have been more recently cleared or cleared to a higher standard. But the kinds…
Read MoreHistoric Black church set to reopen after being displaced by Hurricane Florence nearly 5 years ago
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — An iconic Black church in Fayetteville makes a triumphant return to its historic building after being pushed out by Hurricane Florence. The congregation has been displaced from its church home for going on five years. Evans A.M.E. Church has been at the building since 1893, and its founding goes back even further to 1796, thanks to a free Black man named Henry Evans. “He was concerned about those who were enslaved…
Read MoreRink arrives for Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals Stadium Series game
Monday, February 6, 2023 1:40PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Excitement is growing for the NHL Stadium Series game in Raleigh. The Carolina Hurricanes are taking on the Washington Capitals in just under two weeks. A 53-foot trailer arrived Monday morning with state-of-the-art ice-making and ice-monitoring equipment used to create an NHL caliber sheet of ice. It’s considered the largest mobile refrigeration unit in the world. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Friday February 17…
Read More22 dead in Chile, as firefighters battle dozens of wildfires
Chile’s government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
Read More'I love that dog' | Officer fights through tornado to rescue K-9 partner from patrol unit
Viral video captures the moment officer Joel Nitchman rushed out into a dangerous storm to get his partner of 8 years to safety. DEER PARK, Texas — One week after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Deer Park, survivors reliving the terrifying moments including a Deer Park police officer who ran out mid-tornado to help rescue his K-9 partner. Officer Joel Nitchman has been side by side with narcotics K-9 Roni since 2018. Last Tuesday, the…
Read More'He's family' | Deer Park police officer runs out into tornado to rescue K-9 partner Roni
Viral video captures the moment officer Joel Nitchman rushed out into a dangerous storm to get his partner of 8 years to safety. DEER PARK, Texas — One week after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Deer Park, survivors reliving the terrifying moments including a Deer Park police officer who ran out mid-tornado to help rescue his K-9 partner. Officer Joel Nitchman has been side by side with narcotics K-9 Roni since 2018. Last Tuesday, the…
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