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Lawmaker sounds the alarm on NOAA and NWS cuts as hurricane season approaches

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Lawmaker sounds the alarm on NOAA and NWS cuts as hurricane season approaches

Panelists expressed serious concerns over the nation’s storm readiness in the wake of the widespread federal job cuts. HOUSTON — With just 10 days left until the official start of hurricane season, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher is sounding the alarm about growing staffing and resource shortfalls at the very agencies responsible for issuing life-saving storm warnings. On Wednesday, Fletcher hosted a live webinar with top weather and emergency experts to spotlight how federal budget cuts, a…

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With hurricane season approaching, officials urge North Carolinians to consider flood insurance

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With hurricane season approaching, officials urge North Carolinians to consider flood insurance

With the Atlantic hurricane season nearly underway, officials are encouraging North Carolinians to reassess their risk and consider flood insurance. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), just one inch of water can cause $25,000 in damage and there have been floods in 98% of counties in America. “Increasingly, a flood is something that’s likely to happen to you over a 30-year mortgage,” said Jeff Jackson in 2023, who used to lead flood insurance…

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St. Louis emergency management agency commissioner on leave over siren activation during deadly tornado

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St. Louis emergency management agency commissioner on leave over siren activation during deadly tornado

The mayor’s office said Commissioner Sarah Russell’s directive to activate the outdoor warning siren during a call to the fire department was “ambiguous.” ST. LOUIS — A day after St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said the city’s outdoor warning siren wasn’t activated during a deadly tornado because of “human error,” the commissioner of the City Emergency Management Agency was placed on paid administrative leave. The mayor’s office cited multiple serious issues with Commissioner Sarah Russell’s…

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New storm patterns shift Tornado Alley east, raising safety concerns

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New storm patterns shift Tornado Alley east, raising safety concerns

Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New research shows powerful storms are hitting farther east, raising new concerns about severe weather safety and preparedness.  Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting, as researchers say there could be a new Tornado Alley.  The term Tornado Alley was first used in the 1950s to describe parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. For…

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Is Tornado Alley shifting east? Here's what new research says

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Is Tornado Alley shifting east? Here's what new research says

Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New research shows powerful storms are hitting farther east, raising new concerns about severe weather safety and preparedness.  Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting, as researchers say there could be a new Tornado Alley.  The term Tornado Alley was first used in the 1950s to describe parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. For…

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Is Tornado Alley shifting east? Here's what new research says

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Is Tornado Alley shifting east? Here's what new research says

Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New research shows powerful storms are hitting farther east, raising new concerns about severe weather safety and preparedness.  Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting, as researchers say there could be a new Tornado Alley.  The term Tornado Alley was first used in the 1950s to describe parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. For…

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WRAL Severe Weather team forecasts "near-average" number of tropical systems in 2025

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WRAL Severe Weather team forecasts "near-average" number of tropical systems in 2025

A lot of us don’t even want to think about hurricane season, especially since Debby and Helene did a number on North Carolina in 2024. Helene was so destructive, the name will never be used again. Names are retired by the World Meteorological Organization when storms are more deadly and destructive (ie. Helene, Michael, Katrina, etc.). 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast The WRAL Severe Weather team is forecasting a near-average number of systems this Atlantic…

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'I thought my son was dead' | Mom reunites with her son after Kentucky tornado rips through home

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'I thought my son was dead' | Mom reunites with her son after Kentucky tornado rips through home

After a tornado in Kentucky nearly took her son from her, resident Tara Hollifield said she is thankful to God for being so lucky. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — In a miracle of survival, one mother’s son is alive after being pulled from the debris of her destroyed home.  At least 19 people are dead and several others are injured after a tornado tore through Laurel County, KY, on May 16, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Now,…

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She and her husband were going downstairs for safety from the tornado; she didn't make it

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She and her husband were going downstairs for safety from the tornado; she didn't make it

When the tornado hit, 60-year-old Rena Lyles was holding hands with her husband, trying to take shelter. Her family says the loss is unbearable. ST. LOUIS — What used to be a three-story brick home in the Fountain Park neighborhood is now nothing more than rubble and dust. But to one family, it was everything. An EF3 tornado touched down in the St. Louis area Friday and left a path of devastation that was more…

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More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes

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More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes

Areas at risk of thunderstorms include communities in Kentucky and Missouri that were hit by Friday’s deadly tornadoes. LONDON, Ky. — More tornadoes plowed through the central U.S. on Monday and thousands were without power as people from Texas to Kentucky continued to clean up from days of severe weather that killed more than two dozen people and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. At least four tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma and Nebraska on Monday…

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What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

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What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

36 seconds ago People are pick through the rubble of a house that was leveled in Elkhorn, Neb., on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Residents began sifting through the rubble after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions. (AP Photo/Nicholas Ingram) ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During…

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Tyler Police rescue 60-year-old man trapped in creek during severe weather

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Tyler Police rescue 60-year-old man trapped in creek during severe weather

“Their dedication and bravery saved a life last night,” the Tyler Patrolman’s Association said. “This is the heart of service.” TYLER, Texas — The Tyler Patrolman’s Association said officers rescued an elderly man during severe storms in East Texas. They said officers learned of a 60-year-old man Saturday who suffered from serious health concerns and hadn’t received his medication. The association said officers were able to find the man trapped in a creek bed, injured…

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NWS confirms 5 tornadoes in overnight North Texas storms: Here's what we're seeing

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NWS confirms 5 tornadoes in overnight North Texas storms: Here's what we're seeing

Overnight storms caused significant damage west of Fort Worth, impacting Palo Pinto and Collin County. GORDON, Texas — The National Weather Service Fort Worth office confirmed five tornadoes in association with major storms overnight that left significant damage in North Texas.  The National Weather Service Fort Worth office first confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Gordon area in southern Palo Pinto County, with estimated peak winds at 105 mph.  A WFO Fort Worth storm survey…

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NWS confirms 5 tornadoes in overnight North Texas storms: Here's what we're seeing

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NWS confirms 5 tornadoes in overnight North Texas storms: Here's what we're seeing

Overnight storms caused significant damage west of Fort Worth, impacting Palo Pinto and Collin County. GORDON, Texas — The National Weather Service Fort Worth office confirmed five tornadoes in association with major storms overnight that left significant damage in North Texas.  The National Weather Service Fort Worth office first confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Gordon area in southern Palo Pinto County, with estimated peak winds at 105 mph.  A WFO Fort Worth storm survey…

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NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Gordon area in overnight North Texas storms: Here's what we're seeing

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NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Gordon area in overnight North Texas storms: Here's what we're seeing

Overnight storms caused significant damage west of Fort Worth, impacting Palo Pinto and Collin County. GORDON, Texas — The National Weather Service Fort Worth office confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Gordon area in southern Palo Pinto County in association with major storms overnight that left significant damage in the area.  NWS’ Fort Worth office said the tornado was confirmed by a storm survey team, which estimated peak winds at 105 mph. Additional surveys are…

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