Month: July 2023

Monday, July 31, 2023 10:46AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — This week will feature less heat and humidity, but that comes with an increased risk of severe weather. There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for strong to severe storms this afternoon and early evening. The main threat will be possibly damaging wind gusts. The timing of the severe weather is 3-9 p.m. An isolated storm will be possible Tuesday afternoon as the upper-level…

PHOENIX — PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat. The National Weather Service said Phoenix climbed to a high of 111 F (43.8 Celsius) before the day was through. July has been so steamy thus far that scientists…

Monday, July 31, 2023 12:22AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A level 1 risk for severe weather is active for central North Carolina Monday. Isolated severe storms are possible Monday with the main threat being damaging winds. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s for some areas. Scattered storms are expected to move into the area around noon until 11 p.m. Sunday, was mostly cloudy and warm with temperatures at a high of 71….

Friday, July 28, 2023 10:51PM There are new details in a Troubleshooter investigation into a state program spending millions of taxpayer dollars to help hurricane victims rebuild. Over the last two years, Troubleshooter Diane Wilson has shown you the heartache these homeowners face thanks to Rebuild NC. Thousands of homeowners still aren’t back in their homes years after the state agreed to help, but now many of these homeowners who had no hope, are reaching…

Many homes in Edgecombe and Nash counties need intensive repairs and rebuilds after last week’s EF3 tornado devastated the community. WRAL News viewers have stepped up to support a relief fund for victims of the tornado in Rocky Mount. The United Way’s Twin County Tornado Relief Fund is up to $47,000 as of Thursday afternoon. The total doubled from about $25,000 on Wednesday. The United Way wants to raise $500,000 before opening the funding to…

DORTCHES, N.C. — Cleanup efforts are still getting underway in Dortches a week after an EF3 tornado devastated Edgecombe and Nash counties. Some people say they still don’t know when support will arrive. Dorris Harrison said she needs help. SHe was inside her home in Dortches when the tonrado arrived, which damaged the roof and walls of her home. “I just sat down on the floor and I just started talking to God,” she said….

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — One week after the devastating EF-3 tornado that ripped through eastern North Carolina, the cleanup continues for businesses and families. In places such as Rocky Mount and Dortches, crews continued removing tree limbs and debris in the sweltering heat. One landscaper who said he’s been working at multiple sites in the area said it’s exhausting. “Drink plenty of Gatorade and water,” said Jodecy Dowdy. “And if you can just get…