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Florence activist rallies community to save youth from crime, violence

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Florence activist rallies community to save youth from crime, violence

16 seconds ago Florence activist Isaac Wilson is rallying the community to come together to save troubled youth. (Photo: WPDE) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence activist Isaac Wilson is rallying the community to come together to save troubled youth. Wilson said too many teens are dying at the hands of violence or losing their lives to the prison system. He added he’s troubled after two teens, ages 14 and 16, died in a crash this past weekend…

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New study: Texans can expect hotter days, more severe weather in the future

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New study: Texans can expect hotter days, more severe weather in the future

The number of triple-digit days is expected to trend upward. AUSTIN, Texas — An upcoming study shows that the state’s weather pattern is trending toward worsening extremes.  The final version of the “Future Trends of Extreme Weather in Texas” is expected to be released in early 2024.  Dr. John-Nielson-Gammon is the state’s climatologist at Texas A&M University.  The KVUE Defenders spoke with Nielson-Gammon in November of 2022 about how extreme weather affects water supplies. He and a team analyzed decades of weather records to come…

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Garner residents continue cleanup effort after EF-1 tornado damages more than 20 homes

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Garner residents continue cleanup effort after EF-1 tornado damages more than 20 homes

Even in darkness, some neighbors in Garner are out clearing their homes after an EF-1 tornado swept through parts of town on Sunday, causing extensive damage. Neighbors around Springview Trail heard the roars of crashing trees from inside their homes. The tornado traveled about 1.5 miles. It was on the ground for about four minutes bust after 12:30 p.m. and carried top wind speeds of 110 mph. The town of Garner reported more than 20…

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Hazardous downed trees, power lines still causing trouble for Garner neighborhood struck by EF-1 tornado

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Hazardous downed trees, power lines still causing trouble for Garner neighborhood struck by EF-1 tornado

Even in darkness, some neighbors in Garner are out clearing their homes after an EF-1 tornado swept through parts of town on Sunday, causing extensive damage. Neighbors around Springview Trail heard the roars of crashing trees from inside their homes. The tornado traveled about 1.5 miles. It was on the ground for about four minutes bust after 12:30 p.m. and carried top wind speeds of 110 mph. The town of Garner reported more than 20 homes…

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'Like an avalanche': EF-1 tornado rips through Garner, 20 homes damaged

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'Like an avalanche': EF-1 tornado rips through Garner, 20 homes damaged

Residents in a Garner neighborhood are recovering after an EF-1 tornado hit their street on Sunday causing extensive damage. Before 1:15 p.m., neighbors around Springview Trail heard the roars of crashing trees from inside their homes. The tornado traveled about 1.5 miles. It was on the ground for about four minutes and carried top wind speeds of 110 mph. The town of Garner reports more than 20 homes were damaged after Sunday’s storm, with at…

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EF-1 tornado rips through Garner, more than 20 homes damaged

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EF-1 tornado rips through Garner, more than 20 homes damaged

Residents in a Garner neighborhood are recovering after an EF-1 tornado hit their street on Sunday causing extensive damage. Before 1:15 p.m., neighbors around Springview Trail heard the roars of crashing trees from inside their homes. The tornado traveled about 1.5 miles. It was on the ground for about four minutes and carried top wind speeds of 110 mph. The town of Garner reports more than 20 homes were damaged after Sunday’s storm, with at…

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Tornado confirmed in Garner, NC

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Tornado confirmed in Garner, NC

At least six people died, including young children, and 60 others went to the hospital in Clarksville. GARNER, N.C. — Monday afternoon, families in Garner, North Carolina are cleaning up the mess from a tornado that touched down there.  The National Weather Service confirmed the twister was an EF-1 with max winds of 110 miles per hour.  WFMY News 2 has not received any reports of injuries.  Storms from the same system did so much…

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EF-1 tornado rips through Garner, more than 35 homes damaged

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EF-1 tornado rips through Garner, more than 35 homes damaged

Residents in a Garner neighborhood are recovering after an EF-1 tornado hit their street on Sunday causing extensive damage. Before 1:15 p.m., neighbors around Springview Trail heard the roars of crashing trees from inside their homes. The tornado traveled about 1.5 miles. It was on the ground for about four minutes and carried top wind speeds of 110 mph. The town of Garner reports more than 35 homes were damaged after Sunday’s storm, with at…

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Snowfall, rain, gusty winds hit Northeast as Tennessee recovers from deadly tornadoes

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Snowfall, rain, gusty winds hit Northeast as Tennessee recovers from deadly tornadoes

6 minutes ago Snow falls on a back road in Marshfield, Vt., Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Lisa Rathke) (AP) — A combination of heavy rain, snow, and wind brought threats of flooding and power outages to the Northeast on Monday, part of the same storm system that killed six people in Tennessee, where tornadoes toppled houses and tens of thousands of people lost power in the wintry weather. The National Weather Service issued winter…

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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team deploying to central Tennessee after tornadoes

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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team deploying to central Tennessee after tornadoes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is going to central Tennessee to help in the recovery efforts after tornadoes hit the area. Six people were killed and several others were injured.  The team is deploying to two locations in Tennessee: Clarksville and Hendersonville.  “We can’t even begin to imagine what a terrifying situation this must have been for people. We are praying for all those impacted by this storm,” Josh Holland, international…

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EF-1 tornado rips through Garner; residents help pick each other up

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EF-1 tornado rips through Garner; residents help pick each other up

Residents in a Garner neighborhood are recovering after an EF-1 tornado hit their street on Sunday causing extensive damage. One video sent to WRAL News shows fire shooting from the top of a utility pole as winds picked up and branches and debris quickly went flying through the air. “Imagine you open a door and it’s just a huge tornado outside spinning around,” said Ashley Lopez. “I’m like, did I really just experience this?” William…

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Garner residents help pick each other up after tornado rips through community

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Garner residents help pick each other up after tornado rips through community

Some in a Garner neighborhood are reeling Sunday night after an EF-1 tornado hit their street, causing extensive damage. One video sent to WRAL News showed a flame emerging from the top of a utility pole as winds picked up and branches and debris quickly went flying through the air. “Imagine you open a door and it’s just a huge tornado outside spinning around,” said Ashley Lopez. “I’m like did I really just experience this?”…

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Severe weather cancels Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, Chinese Lantern Festival & Christmas parades on Sunday

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Severe weather cancels Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, Chinese Lantern Festival & Christmas parades on Sunday

Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland, two local parades and the NC Chinese Lantern Festival have been canceled Sunday due to severe weather. Previously purchased Dec. 10 tickets for Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland, which runs all month, can be exchanged for a future remaining Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland date with the exception of Friday or Saturday dates. Exchanges can be made by contacting the Durham Bulls Mako Medical Box Office during open hours at…

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Severe weather cancels Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, parades on Sunday

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Severe weather cancels Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, parades on Sunday

Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland and two local parades won’t be held Sunday due to a threat for severe weather. Previously purchased Dec. 10 tickets for Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland, which runs all month, can be exchanged for a future remaining Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland date with the exception of Friday or Saturday dates. Exchanges can be made by contacting the Durham Bulls Mako Medical Box Office during open hours at 919-956-2855 or…

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Pittsboro, Tarboro parades impacted by Sunday severe weather

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Pittsboro, Tarboro parades impacted by Sunday severe weather

The town of Pittsboro has canceled its Christmas parade on Sunday due to a threat of severe weather, and Tarboro’s parade has been rescheduled for Dec. 17. Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to a Level 1 risk for severe storms and flooding. Winds could gust to 25 mph through most of the day and pick up to 40 mph in the evening and nighttime hours. There are many other parades planned this…

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