Month: July 2023

Thursday, July 20, 2023 11:19AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. The main threat is damaging wind. Downpours and small hail will also be possible. Storm coverage is leaning a bit more spotty in our area through the day. But, any storms that develop could be strong to severe. Friday brings a break from the severe weather threat. Highs will be…

Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:13AM RED OAK, N.C. (WTVD) — The American Red Cross opened a shelter to families and individuals whose homes were hit by an EF-3 tornado Wednesday. Many people in Nash and Edgecombe counties are still without power after an EF-3 tornado tore through homes and city buildings. The American Red Cross has set up a temporary shelter at Red Oak Baptist Church, 5515 Red Oak Road in Red Oak to aid…

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 11:24PM DORTCHES, N.C. (WTVD) — A couple in a mobile home survived a frightening few moments when the EF-3 tornado that roared through Nash County destroyed their home, leaving nothing standing but the front-porch stairs. It happened in a community off N. Halifax Road. The home that Mike Poythress purchased new, just last year, was ripped off the foundation by the howling winds and deposited nearby, leaving appliances, furniture, and vinyl…

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 9:46PM ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — A tornado heavily damaged a large Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, scattering medicine and other debris around the complex. Pfizer said its large complex in Rocky Mount was damaged by a twister that tore through Nash County. “We are assessing the situation to determine the impact on production,” the company said. “Our thoughts are with our colleagues, our patients, and the community…

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 9:37PM ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — A tornado heavily damaged a large Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, scattering medicine and other debris around the complex. Pfizer said its large complex in Rocky Mount was damaged by a twister that tore through Nash County. the Rocky Mount area “We are assessing the situation to determine the impact on production,” the company said. “Our thoughts are with our colleagues, our…

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 5:51PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A tornado touched down in Nash County on Wednesday afternoon, causing damage and closing down a stretch of Interstate 95. Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone urged people to avoid the area. He confirmed that trees were down, houses were damaged and power had been knocked out in the areas between Castalia, Whitakers and Leggett. All lanes of I-95 were closed near Rocky Mount between Exits 138…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Parts of central North Carolina could experience some severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday. ABC11 Meteorologists are keeping a close eye on things as there’s a small possibility of isolated showers and storms as early as overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Storm activity could be more widespread Wednesday afternoon or evening with showers and thunderstorms. The rain will also help reduce smoke impacts from the Canadian wildfires that prompted a Code…