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Recovery fund raises more than $500,000 for victims of Rocky Mount area tornado

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

It’s been nearly 11 weeks since an EF3 tornado damaged more than 100 homes and businesses in the Rocky Mount area. Organizers say after a slow start, the area’s largest relief fund has now raised more than $500,000 for victims of the storm. On July 19, Michael Poythress’s home in the town of Dortches was caught in the path of a historic EF3 tornado. He tried to take shelter in the bathroom with his wife….

Could Raleigh land MLB expansion team? Hurricanes owner wants in

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

By Brian Murphy, WRAL Major League Baseball seems likely to expand by two teams in the relatively near future. The owner of the Carolina Hurricanes wants Raleigh and North Carolina to be in that conversation. “It’s clear to me now that this works,” Dundon told WRAL on Tuesday. But it is early in the process of putting together an ownership group and identifying potential stadium locations, he said. It could be years not months. Dundon…

Could Raleigh land a Major League Baseball team? Hurricanes owner wants in

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

By Brian Murphy, WRAL Major League Baseball seems likely to expand by two teams in the relatively near future. The owner of the Carolina Hurricanes wants Raleigh to be in that conversation. “I know I’m biased, but I think Raleigh is the best place in the country for a new MLB team,” Tom Dundon said Monday night on the North Carolina Sports Network. “And when I say that, I think we have the facts to…

Saturday marks one year since Hurricane Ian in the Cape Fear

Posted on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

12 minutes ago SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WWAY)– Saturday marks one year since Hurricane Ian made its second us landfall in Georgetown, South Carolina, bringing impacts to the Cape Fear. Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 1 storm in Georgetown, about one hundred miles south of the Cape Fear. Storm surge and wind damage were the biggest concerns, as wind gusts were close to 80 miles per hour at times. Luckily, damage was kept to…

Fort Mill businesses left with big mess after raw sewage floods Baxter Village building

Posted on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Raw sewage and water bubbled up out of drain pipes, flooding multiple businesses at the Baxter Village shopping center in Fort Mill. FORT MILL, S.C. — A few business owners in Fort Mill are left with a big mess after raw sewage poured from drains and flooded their businesses on Wednesday. The mess was so bad that one of the businesses is closed until further notice. Making matters even more frustrating, WCNC Charlotte learned this…

State of emergency issued for New York City flooding

Posted on September 29, 2023October 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy rain inundated the city Friday morning, leading to flash flooding and suspension of rail service. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Metro-North and subway service heading into New York City has been suspended Friday morning due to heavy rain and flooding. The rail service asks that people stay home if they don’t need to travel and that if you must head out, to check the service status for your line. Metro-North posted on X (previously known as…

EF-0 tornado touches down in Perquimans County during Tropical Storm Ophelia, officials say

Posted on September 26, 2023October 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

No damage or injuries related to the tornado have been reported. PERQUIMANS COUNTY, N.C. — Officials confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in the northern section of Perquimans County, North Carolina over the weekend during Tropical Storm Ophelia. The tornado briefly touched down in a field in Belvidere at around 7:37 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS has not yet determined peak wind speeds from the tornado, however, EF-0 tornadoes typically…

A World Aflame: The Dire Consequences of Escalating Wildfires

Posted on September 26, 2023September 29, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

As the world grapples with the relentless onslaught of escalating wildfires, a stark reality emerges—a future shrouded in ominous clouds of smoke and uncertainty. The rampant spread of these infernos, fueled by a changing climate and human activities, paints a chilling picture of ecological devastation, societal upheaval, and a planet in the throes of an unrelenting crisis. In this sobering article, we delve into the doom and gloom scenario of the effects of increasing wildfires,…

'My family was terrified' | Round Rock residents left with extensive damage after hailstorm

Posted on September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Some of the largest hailstones were the size of a baseball. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock residents are picking up the pieces after Sunday night’s hailstorm. The storm ripped through Central Texas, starting north of Georgetown and into South Austin, producing a swath of hail that went more than 30 miles. Some of the largest hailstones were the size of a baseball. “My family was terrified,” homeowner Robert Jett said. “And my poor little…

Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.

Austin, Round Rock agencies respond following hailstorm that caused widespread damage

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The City of Round Rock said its own vehicle fleet experienced significant damage. ROUND ROCK, Texas — After a hailstorm caused widespread damage to cars and homes throughout Austin, Round Rock and the surrounding area, several local agencies are providing resources to help. If you have hail damage to your property, the City of Austin’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management department shared the following reminders: “If you have insurance, contact your insurance agent to file…

Pfizer to reopen Rocky Mount plant after July tornado

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Monday, September 25, 2023 4:42PM ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — Pfizer has restarted the majority of its manufacturing lines at the Rocky Mount facility that was heavily damaged in the tornado that came through back in July. The tornado injured 16 people and destroyed numerous homes and buildings. The sped-up restart is the first part of restarting production in a phased approach. Full production is expected to be back by the end of 2023. The…

Lahaina residents return home for first time since Maui wildfires

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Maui residents are finally being allowed back to their properties in Lahaina, nearly seven weeks after the town was almost entirely destroyed by massive wildfires that killed at least 97 people. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more on how locals are struggling to cope with the grief.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia bring strong winds and heavy rains to East Coast

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are bringing wet weather and the potential for flooding into New York Monday morning. Tens of thousands were left without power over the weekend after the system made landfall in North Carolina. Errol Barnett reports.

Lahaina residents return to wildfire disaster area to grieve and rebuild

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Lahaina residents are grappling with the grief of losing their loved ones and property nearly seven weeks ago in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. One family visited a memorial to pay respects to their patriarch, who died while trying to flee the fire as the community prepares to rebuild the historic town. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest on the recovery efforts.

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