Preparing For The Storm & Dealing With The Aftermath
The Midwest and South were hit by a severe storm front that left thousands of customers without power. At least three people died when multiple tornadoes swept through Oklahoma. Omar Villafranca reports from Oklahoma.
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AUSTIN, Texas — As severe storms approach the Austin area, hail is a major concern. Hail is worse in Texas than any other state and Thursday’s storms could result in hail falling that equals the size of apples. KVUE News spoke with the Steven Lozano, the owner of a car repair service company called Dingz Happen. Lozano is staying busy with hail claims. Typically, hail season in Texas is between March and August. He says…
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FILE: Mold samples from a home flooded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005; environmental molds can be a health risk for fungal infections. Mold has been steadily building up around the Houston area ever since Hurricane Harvey flooded the city in 2017. Researchers at four area hospitals concluded that roughly 2.4 out of 10,000 of its patients before the storm were being treated for invasive mold infections (IMI). After Hurricane Harvey, that number jumped up to…
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Search and rescue efforts are underway in Oklahoma after tornadoes tore through the state Wednesday. Storme Jones, a reporter from CBS News affiliate KWTV in Oklahoma, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the damage and how residents are coping.
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The KVUE Defenders have tips on spotting storm scams. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s like another blow when you get scammed after dealing with storm damage. So, look carefully before you sign or fix anything damaged in a storm. Scammers want your money. The Texas Department of Insurance’s (TD) website asks you to read all contracts carefully. Also, get an estimate first. TDI reminds you to not sign a contract with blank sections, as a scammer…
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Power lines also were torn down, trees toppled and homes and other buildings badly damaged or destroyed. COLE, Okla. — Strong storms with tornadoes and hail killed at least two people in the central U.S., injuring others, destroying homes and leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service began issuing tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday evening in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa, with forecasters warning people to find shelter. Central Oklahoma saw tornadoes, including one…
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Severe storms turn deadly in the Midwest after multiple tornadoes cause widespread damage and leave thousands of people without power. Also, the Supreme Court has extended its deadline to decide whether a widely-used abortion pill will remain available nationwide. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
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National Weather Service is calling for severe weather for Thursday, April 20, for the San Antonio area and parts of the Hill Country. Mohammad Sowaid / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm The first official day of Fiesta celebrations has finally arrived in San Antonio. However, the biggest party in the Alamo City is being threatened by the weather as strong to severe storms potentially move into the area, according to the National Weather Service. San Antonio and most…
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A wave of severe storms hammered Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa. At least two people are dead in a small rural town outside of Oklahoma City. Janet Shamlian reports.
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There were also numerous injuries. Power lines were torn down, trees toppled and homes and other buildings badly damaged or destroyed.
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Power lines also were torn down, trees toppled and homes and other buildings badly damaged or destroyed. COLE, Okla. — Strong storms including tornadoes, winds and hail moved through parts of the Central U.S. on Wednesday, killing at least two people, causing injuries, destroying homes and leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service began issuing tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday evening in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa with forecasters warning people to find shelter….
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The series shifts to New York for two games, starting with Game 3 on Friday. RALEIGH, N.C. — Jesper Fast took a cross-ice pass from Jordan Staal and buried it past Ilya Sorokin at 5:03 of overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes past the New York Islanders 4-3 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Staal’s pass came from the left side near the boards and found Fast loose on…
Read MoreRALEIGH, N.C. — While many eyes will be on the Carolina Hurricanes players Wednesday night, another look will surely grab the audience’s attention. A Raleigh designer had the opportunity to design unique handmade leather jackets for family members of the Hurricanes players. “Each one of the jackets is painted to be unique,” said Jen Stone, designer. The team players’ wives reached out to Stone in order to help them stand out in the crowd for…
Read MoreRALEIGH, N.C. — While many eyes will be on the Carolina Hurricanes players Wednesday night, another look will surely grab the audience’s attention. A Raleigh designer had the opportunity to design unique handmade leather jackets for family members of the Hurricanes players. “Each one of the jackets is painted to be unique,” said Jen Stone, designer. The team players’ wives reached out to Stone in order to help them stand out in the crowd for…
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5 minutes ago A fire in Leland has been brought under control (Photo: WWAY) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Crews with the Leland Fire Department have brought a woods fire under control. The blaze broke out just after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in a wooded area off Grayson Parkway. Seven acres were scorched in the fire, with crews from several agencies responding. Minor damage was reported to four houses but no injuries were reported. The cause is…
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