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NC weather: Winds, hail, tornado possible with elevated severe storm risk today

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Severe weather is possible in central North Carolina on Wednesday. The weather system that brought tornadoes to Texas and Louisiana is pushing into North Carolina. The National Weather Service has placed the region under a level 2 of 5 risk for severe storms. The storms could include damaging winds, hail and even isolated tornadoes. TIMING Scattered showers could begin around noon. However, the strongest storms will not arrive until a little…

Level 2 risk: Isolated tornadoes, wind damage, flooding possible during Wednesday storms

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — A line of strong storms, which has dropped tornadoes across Texas and the Deep South over the past two days, will impact North Carolina on Wednesday. The state is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather beginning Wednesday afternoon. While the same system will move through the area, the severe weather threat will not be as high or widespread because our atmosphere is less energized and…

Tornado rips through New Orleans and its suburbs, killing 1

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

ARABI, La. (AP) — A tornado tore through parts of New Orleans and its suburbs Tuesday night, flipping cars, ripping roofs off homes and killing at least one person in a region that was pummeled by Hurricane Katrina 17 years ago. Parts of St. Bernard Parish, which borders New Orleans to the southeast, appeared to take the brunt of the weather’s fury, and that is where the fatality occurred. St. Bernard Parish officials gave no…

Tornado stories: Recollections from people who were in the middle of Monday’s Central Texas tornadoes

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

For some who were affected by the tornado outbreak, their stories were that of survival. TEXAS, USA — For every home damaged or lost to the tornadoes Monday, there’s a story. Not just about splintered wood or missing walls, but also about the people who experienced the tornadoes first-hand. For Derry Schroer, it was a new and unexpected chapter in her life as she had recently moved to Round Rock from California. “Everybody collected around…

Panovich: Severe weather possible in the Carolinas Wednesday

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are possible across the Carolinas and Charlotte area Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some could even see tornadoes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A strong storm system that’s produced widespread severe weather and tornadoes in Texas and part of Louisiana and Mississippi is now marching east with the threat of more severe storms in the Carolinas Wednesday. While there is a chance we see some more stable air in the morning to help the…

Group of women, Easy Tiger Bakery feed Round Rock community following tornado

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Breaking bread with strangers is a not so strange way of healing a community that is broken on the outside, but is solid enough within to lean on each other. ROUND ROCK, Texas — On Tuesday, a group of neighbors and Easy Tiger Bakery employees handed out food in the Round Rock community following Monday’s tornadoes. Big or small, massive clean-up efforts after a natural disaster can be trying. While Monday’s tornado spun things out…

Why San Antonio doesn't have tornado sirens

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Sirens in Seguin warned residents of a tornado Monday. If a similar storm formed in Bexar County, San Antonio would be quiet. SAN ANTONIO — Even after a confirmed a string of tornados tore through Texas Monday, Bexar County officials say it wouldn’t be practical to install an outdoor warning system in San Antonio. Neither the city nor the county currently use tornado sirens. Michael Morlan, deputy chief for the Bexar County Office of…

Did your home suffer storm damage? Here's how to get the most out of your insurance

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Cleaning up after storms can be a frustrating process, however, there’s a free resource to help walk you through filing insurance claims and avoiding scams. HOUSTON — The Texas Department of Insurance regulates insurers and provides free tips, resources and support for Texans dealing with storm damage. TDI.Texas.gov provides both online and over-the-phone support. For those who have filed a claim with their insurance company, TDI recommends keeping a record of everyone they’ve talked to….

Tornado touches down in Madisonville, Texas, causing extensive damage

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Madisonville was one of several Texas towns devastated by tornadoes as severe storms moved through late Monday night. MADISONVILLE, Texas — Madisonville was one of several Texas towns devastated by tornadoes on Monday night. Damage could be seen as far as the eye could see. RELATED: Drone 11 video: Daylight shows extent of severe damage in Crockett, Texas after EF-2 tornado hits “It sounded like a plane was flying real low,” Madisonville resident Jesus Torres…

System dropping tornadoes across the Deep South headed towards central NC — threat not expected to be as severe

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — A line of strong storms, which has dropped tornadoes across Texas and the Deep South, over the past two days, is making its way towards North Carolina. While the same system will move through the area, WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said the severe weather threat will not be as high or widespread because our atmosphere is less energized and the strongest forcing will be displaced north of…

System that's dropped tornadoes across the Deep South headed towards central NC — threat not expected to be as severe

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado strikes New Orleans as storms move into Deep South

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

NEW ORLEANS — A tornado tore through parts of New Orleans on Tuesday night, spawned by a storm that produced multiple tornadoes through parts of Texas and Oklahoma, killing one person and causing multiple injuries and widespread damage. The National Weather Service retweeted a video of the tornado in the eastern part of New Orleans that was visible in the darkened sky. The tornado appeared to start in a New Orleans suburb and then move…

Cómo obtener ayuda tras los tornados del lunes en el centro de Texas

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Read this story in English. Varios tornados azotaron el centro de Texas el lunes, dejando a algunos residentes con casas y negocios dañados. Aquí te explicamos cómo obtener ayuda tras la tormenta: Asistencia para daños en el hogar Las personas que han sufrido daños en sus hogares a causa de los tornados pueden pedir ayuda a la Cruz Roja llamando al 1-833-583-3115. La organización proporciona refugio, alimentos y apoyo de salud mental a los afectados…

Jarrell faces lengthy cleanup process after tornado strikes

Posted on March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Neighbors say the small town outside of Austin is no stranger to tornadoes, but it hasn’t seen damage this bad in more than 20 years. AUSTIN, Texas — The small town of Jarrell is facing a daunting cleanup effort after a tornado struck multiple houses, businesses and trees just west of Jarrell High School. The most significant damage happened off FM 487. One resident had pieces from her metal shed blow hundreds of yards away…

'It was very violent': Family survives after tornado rips roof off home in Round Rock

Posted on March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

A Round Rock family is feeling lucky to be alive after a tornado ripped the roof completely off of their house. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Neighbors in Round Rock are still trying to pick up the pieces from Monday night’s tornado that swept through the area. In one neighborhood off Kensington Place, almost every home on the street suffered damage due to the tornado. Derry Schroer, her 18-year-old son, her boyfriend, Michael, and his 17-year-old…

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