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Chicago's Vucevic draws inspiration from Tim Duncan; Chris Paul to help small L.A. businesses impacted by wildfires

Posted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Nikola Vucevic strived to emulate Tim Duncan’s playing style. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s reach is still felt in the NBA despite being retired since 2016. Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic recently spoke with ScoopB.com to discuss which NBA bigs he has studied to improve his game. And not surprisingly, he mentioned Duncan (and ex-Spur Pau Gasol) as someone he wanted to play like in the league. “I was a big Dirk (Nowitzki)…

Bulls' Vucevic draws inspiration from Tim Duncan; Chris Paul to help small L.A. businesses impacted by wildfires

Posted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Five homes damaged in Durham fire, firefighters say

Posted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A fire broke out Wednesday evening at an apartment complex in Durham. According to the Durham Fire Department, the fire happened around 7:35 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 500 block of Finsbury Street. It is unclear what caused the fire, but firefighters said it affected five townhomes and no one was injured.

Researchers forecast 1 major Gulf hurricane in 2025 season

Posted on April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

NC State researchers forecast between 12 and 15 named storms for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State University researchers are forecasting a near-average hurricane season for 2025. The NC State Forecast Released Tuesday, NC State researchers predict the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will produce between 12 and 15 named storms, which aligns with historical averages. The long-term average, observed between 1951-2023, is 11 named storms. The recent 30-year average between…

NC State forecasts near-average Atlantic hurricane season

Posted on April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Timeline: Texas cold front brings hail, heavy rainfall risk to major cities

Posted on April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A view of the stadium floodlights as storm clouds pass by in Texas. Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images Another cold front sweeping across Texas at the tail end of this week should keep temperatures low. However, it also means a pretty gloomy weekend for much of the Lone Star State, including the risk for severe storms and heavy rainfall for some regions. Severe storm risks are on the rise from Dallas down to San Antonio while…

Evacuation order issued as crews battle wildfire in McDowell County

Posted on April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The fire had spread to 75 acres as of Tuesday afternoon, McDowell County officials said. MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple crews are working to contain a wildfire in McDowell County, officials said. McDowell County Emergency Management said the fire started along Armstrong Creek Road, just off North Carolina Highway 226 in Turkey Cove. As of 11:00 p.m., the fire had spread to 175 acres and was 0% contained. Evacuation orders have been issued for residents…

NC Gov. Josh Stein outraged by attack on PA governor, focuses on Hurricane Helene recovery

Posted on April 15, 2025April 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Gov. Josh Stein spoke one-on-one Tuesday with WRAL News to discuss a man setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home, how he said he’s helping with Hurricane Helene recovery and the proposed 2025 state budget. Below is a transcript between WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett and Stein during their interview at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Note: WRAL News’ questions are in bold and Stein’s answers in regular font. I don’t take it lightly that…

Crews battling wildfire in McDowell County

Posted on April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple crews are working to contain a wildfire in McDowell County, officials said. So far, no evacuation orders have been issued for residents near the fire. The cause of the fire hasn’t been determined, but previous wildfires have been sparked by downed power lines during gusty conditions, which were present across the Carolinas on Tuesday. This story will be updated once we learn more information.

Raleigh City Council considers Hurricanes' $1B plans to develop 80 acres around Lenovo Center

Posted on April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The Raleigh City Council will consider Tuesday approval for the rezoning of 80 acres around Lenovo Center, which would clear the way for the Carolina Hurricanes to begin a $1-billion redevelopment that proponents say could transform that part of the city. The project is to be split into four phases over the next 20 years, provided the assessed value of the improvements exceed $200 million in each phase. Plans for the first phase include two…

Carolina Hurricanes' traditions: 'Storm Surge' postgame celebration, a 'Bunch of Jerks'

Posted on April 15, 2025April 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Carolina Hurricanes fans have unique traditions, including the post-win “Storm Surge” celebration and the embrace of the “bunch of jerks” label after a hockey broadcaster’s criticism. These customs, along with pregame tailgating, contribute to the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the Hurricanes as they prepare for their seventh consecutive playoff appearance. Here’s a look at their traditions: ‘Storm surge’ celebration after a win The Carolina Hurricanes’ “Storm Surge” is a…

Carolina Hurricanes' traditions: 'Storm Surge' postgame celebration, a 'Bunch of Jerks'

Posted on April 15, 2025April 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

North Carolina to appeal FEMA’s denial of 100% cost-share extension after Hurricane Helene

Posted on April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

While visiting western North Carolina, the governor received word that FEMA had denied the state’s request. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina plans to appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny an extension of the 100% federal reimbursement for disaster recovery costs following Hurricane Helene, the governor’s office confirmed with WFMY News 2 on Tuesday. The state has been granted 30 days to file the appeal, and the governor’s office said more information…

Ask the Meteorologist: How far can tornadoes travel?

Posted on April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service offices in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Paducah, Kentucky, concluded that a tornado in mid-March traveled nearly 118 miles. March 14 tornado in Arkansas and Missouri In Missouri alone, this outbreak caused more than a dozen tornadoes. In Arkansas, it produced 15 tornadoes. This tornado’s path was extremely long, but the record for longest tornado in Arkansas was back in 2008. It traveled almost 122 miles. That’s according to the Midwestern Regional…

A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado

Posted on April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“It feels good to kind of have some kind of happy out of so much sad and grief and loss.” Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March. “He’s been through a lot,” said Myrtle’s grateful owner, Tiffany Emanuel. “I know that he knows just as much as I do that every step of the way I’m going to be…

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