Austin leaders consider expanding wildfire protection plan

Austin leaders consider expanding wildfire protection plan

The city said the reason for the update is to reduce risks associated with wildfires, including the potential loss of life and property. AUSTIN, Texas — With summer fast approaching, Austin City Council is set to discuss its wildfire protection plan on Thursday.  Council members will look to authorize consulting services to help update and expand the 2014 Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the city and Travis County.  According to council’s agenda, the plan will…

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Large hail, strong winds and tornado threat possible into Thursday evening

Large hail, strong winds and tornado threat possible into Thursday evening

The primary threats associated with these storms will be large hail and strong winds along with the usual lightning and heavy rain. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert due to the risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Thursday evening. WCNC Weather Impact Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said these storms will have the potential for heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and flash flooding. There’s also a chance…

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Large hail, tornado threat possible Thursday evening

Large hail, tornado threat possible Thursday evening

The primary threats associated with these storms will be large hail and strong winds along with the usual lightning and heavy rain threats. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert due to the risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Thursday evening. WCNC Weather Impact Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said these storms will have the potential for heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and flash flooding.  When The first…

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'Welcome to Aggieland Atlantis': Texas college town floods during finals week

'Welcome to Aggieland Atlantis': Texas college town floods during finals week

Dozens of Texas A&M University students are experiencing flash flooding this week after severe storms pummeled the Brazos Valley, leaving many streets underwater. While the skies are finally starting to clear today, May 7, residents are still grappling with the aftermath—scenes now widely shared in viral videos. Bryan, College Station, and other surrounding cities were under a severe thunderstorm warning yesterday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning of 60 mph winds, quarter-sized hail and a tornado…

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Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

4 seconds ago Carolina Hurricanes (Credit: NHL / MGN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Very few people in the arena knew the puck was in the net, including Jaccob Slavin, who shot it through traffic. Goaltender Logan Thompson figured it out when he saw the red light on behind him. “I didn’t know it went in until I saw Jordan Staal, Staalsy, coming with his arms up yelling at me,” Slavin said. Seeing it to believe it,…

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5 On Your Side: What happened to cars flooded during Hurricane Helene?

5 On Your Side: What happened to cars flooded during Hurricane Helene?

5 On Your Side tracked some of the estimated 23,000 vehicles that flooded in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. To better protect you, our team wanted to follow the process these cars go through after being flooded and learn how scammers conceal damage from unsuspecting buyers. Flooded cars: What should happen When a car, truck or SUV is flooded, its title should be branded as being flood damaged.  That process can happen in a few ways. One…

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Jamesville, North Carolina tornado given rare "EF-U" rating

Jamesville, North Carolina tornado given rare "EF-U" rating

Monday afternoon, Tommy Augustine, a trained storm spotter and chaser, caught photos and video of a tornado in Jamesville, North Carolina. We shared one of his posts to Facebook shortly after he called it in to the local National Weather Service office. Tornado reported near Jamesville, NC You could tell from Augustine’s videos and others that this hit a very rural area, which turned out to be good news. After storms cause damage, be it…

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Ask the Meteorologist: What's the most concerning part of hurricanes in North Carolina?

Ask the Meteorologist: What's the most concerning part of hurricanes in North Carolina?

We are now less than a month away from the official start to hurricane season. Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 to November 30. The WRAL Severe Weather Team will air its 2025 Tropical Outlook Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. 2025 tropical outlook to air May 20 at 6 p.m. on WRAL In our part of the state, we have a lot of people moving from different areas – areas that…

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Austin removed from Tornado Watch; threat continues east of I-35

Austin removed from Tornado Watch; threat continues east of I-35

The Tornado Watch will expire in eastern portions of the KVUE area by 4 p.m. Tuesday. AUSTIN, Texas — Tuesday has been an active weather day across Central Texas, bringing hail, strong winds, flooding and several tornado warnings, including a confirmed tornado in Milam County. The severe weather threat has ended for the Austin metro and the Interstate 35 corridor, but it continues through 4 p.m. for Caldwell, Bastrop, Lee and Fayette counties. Conditions remain…

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Weather Impact Alert | Tornado Watch in effect for some Central Texas counties, canceled for others

Weather Impact Alert | Tornado Watch in effect for some Central Texas counties, canceled for others

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — *The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado on the ground in Milam County, near Maysfield. The county was under a Tornado Warning that has since expired.* An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail,…

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Weather Impact Alert | Tornado reported on the ground in Milam County

Weather Impact Alert | Tornado reported on the ground in Milam County

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — *The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado on the ground in Milam County, near Highway 190, southeast of Cameron. The tornado is moving toward Maysfield. Residents in the area need to take cover immediately. The Tornado Warning in Milam County is expected to expire at 12:45 p.m.* An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued…

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2025 Atlantic hurricane season: How hurricane names are chosen and retired

2025 Atlantic hurricane season: How hurricane names are chosen and retired

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. In the 1950s, weather officials started giving storms short, distinctive names to avoid confusion and streamline communications, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The National Hurricane Center does not decide the names of tropical storms. The list is based on a strict procedure established by the World Meteorological Organization. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has a list of rotating names for both Atlantic…

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Weather Impact Alert | Tornado Watch in effect Tuesday

Weather Impact Alert | Tornado Watch in effect Tuesday

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding. With that being said, not everyone will see heavy rain or severe weather. We just want you to be prepared for some…

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Tornado confirmed in Lincoln County from Sunday morning storms

Tornado confirmed in Lincoln County from Sunday morning storms

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado passed through parts of Lincoln County on early Sunday morning. The EF-0 tornado touched down at 12:43 a.m. and lasted three minutes, moving just over 1 mile in the eastern part of the county. No injuries were reported from the tornado. Officials say the tornado snapped a tree with multiple large limbs and snapped limbs from other trees. The tornado dissipated in a…

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NWS emphasizes early planning during Hurricane Preparedness Week

NWS emphasizes early planning during Hurricane Preparedness Week

3 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s National Hurricane Preparedness week and the National Weather Service in Wilmington wants to remind you of a few key safety messages.  The start of hurricane season is less than a month away and that’s why *now is the time to prepare. As part of preparedness week, each day has a different safety message focus.   Tuesday’s topics include — prepare before hurricane season, know your zone and…

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