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Panovich: Friday storms are 'ideal setup' for severe weather in Charlotte area

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A line of storms capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and large hail is expected to impact the Charlotte area on Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. When The WCNC Weather Impact Team expects the storms to push through the Charlotte area between…

Weather Alert: Risk of severe weather races across Charlotte area Friday afternoon

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

‘The Wire’ actor’s son found unconscious after Locust Grove tornado

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

‘The Wire’ actor Tray Chaney’s son was found unconscious after being thrown by a tornado in Locust Grove. The teen remains in critical condition. A tornado tore through a Henry County neighborhood Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a trail of destruction — and changing one family’s life in an instant. Tray Chaney, an actor known for his role as Poot on HBO’s The Wire, said his 18-year-old son Malachi Chaney was thrown nearly a football field…

Flash Flood Warning issued for Bexar County | Weather Impact Alert

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

This week’s storms have brought much-needed rain to the Alamo City, along with hazards like hail and strong winds. SAN ANTONIO — Weather Impact Alert Days: The morning of Friday, May 30 The reason: Severe storms possible, with hail, strong winds and flooding. The breakdown After San Antonio was spared from severe weather Thursday, another line of storms is pushing its way into the metro early Friday—setting up another wet and potentially hazardous morning commute in…

Room Service Vintage says goodbye to its patterned rugs after flood damage

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Employees rushed in and out of Room Service Vintage carrying records, shelves, art, lamps and clothes to the sidewalk Thursday morning, a day after the shop flooded during a destructive storm. Following the store’s closing time, employees and vendors were gathered for a regular meeting when the storm hit and water began to rise. “We were wading through it, all the carpets were squishy,” store manager Cristin Cornal said. “We had like 10 people trying…

Houston braces for hurricane season 2025 — but will the power really stay on?

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

CenterPoint donates generator to Northeast Houston center as hurricane season looms. HOUSTON — Hurricane season begins on Sunday — and it’s bringing another round of uncertainty as many wonder whether electricity and infrastructure will hold up. CenterPoint says they’ve listened to those concerns and have taken action. The company donated a generator to the Northeast Multi-Service Center near Tidwell and Homestead. Some who live in Rosewood say the generator is great, but trees still crowd…

No Storm, Still Flooded: Carolina Beach flooding research project

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

8 minutes ago CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A research project led by North Carolina State University and UNC-Chapel Hill is helping the Town of Carolina Beach better understand why some areas flood — even when there’s no rain in the forecast. The “Sunny Day Flooding Project” focuses on flooding events that happen outside of major storms. “Not like potential tropical cyclone 8 last September. What we are focused on are the everyday events,” said…

Room Service Vintage forced to close for days due to flooding

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

An employee with the store said they did have to throw out some merchandise, and all the carpet had to be ripped out. AUSTIN, Texas — A popular, long-time Austin vintage store is dealing with damage after strong storms moved through Wednesday night. Rob Kuzmicki, an employee at Room Service Vintage on North Loop Boulevard, said staff members were having a meeting when the power went out Wednesday. They still had their meeting – but then…

Stream Hurricane IQ: Weather Impact special

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s Hurricane IQ special on WCNC+. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 1 is the start of hurricane season, so the WCNC Weather Impact Team wanted to take a look back at the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and then forecast what the 2025 hurricane season might look like. On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s…

Hurricanes know they need to get better. Here's what they could look to do this offseason.

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The Carolina Hurricanes — accustomed to playoff success but unable to break through with a Stanley Cup Final appearance in almost two decades — entered the offseason Thursday with plenty of cap space, a few roster holes and lingering questions about their ceiling and style of play. Florida eliminated the Hurricanes from the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night with a 5-3 victory in Game 5. The Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions, have won…

History with ‘Hud’: Impactful Cape Fear hurricanes which were subsequently retired

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

4 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Season kicks off on Sunday, marking the start of a 182-day stretch of prime hurricane formation conditions from June 1 through November 30. While the Cape Fear has been hit by countless memorable storms over the years, only a select few have been deemed worthy of being retired forever. In all, since naming tropical systems began in 1953, there have been 99 storms to be retired from…

Weather Alert: Risk of severe weather across Charlotte area on Friday

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

LIVE: City of Austin leaders provide update on severe weather damage recovery

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The Texas Capitol and Austin’s airport were among the areas that dealt with damage following Wednesday’s storms. AUSTIN, Texas — Wednesday’s severe storms caused damage to various locations across the Austin area. Among the damage caused was to a roof at a gas station in North Austin, which collapsed on a number of vehicles below. According to the Austin Fire Department (AFD), the collapse happened at a station in the 7500 block of N. MoPac…

Hurricanes lean on star Slavin with defense depleted for Game 5 vs. Panthers

Posted on May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

By Brian Murphy, WRAL News Florida Panthers Carolina Hurricanes TNT | Wednesday, May 28th 8:00 PM EDT Facing elimination and the absence of two top-six defensemen once again, the Carolina Hurricanes will turn to their all-world defenseman Jacob Slavin to soak up additional minutes. Slavin played 28 minutes in Carolina’s 3-0 Game 4 victory against the Florida Panthers as the Huricanes staved off elimination. The 28 minutes are about 6:30 more than he averaged during…

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Posted on May 28, 2025May 31, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

As hurricane season approaches, many are wondering how frequently North Carolina is hit by hurricanes — and just how destructive those hurricanes can be. We’ve taken a look back through the most historic, deadly and destructive hurricanes in North Carolina’s history. The damage and deaths wreaked over the past 60 years by these monster North Carolina hurricanes have become legendary. Some locals remember spending a week in the dark after Hurricane Fran. Parts of eastern…

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