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National memorial honors NC firefighter who died on duty during Hurricane Helene

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National memorial honors NC firefighter who died on duty during Hurricane Helene

The Memorial Weekend honored firefighters, including Tony Ray Garrison, who died during Hurricane Helene. FAIRVIEW, N.C. — A North Carolina firefighter who died during Hurricane Helene was honored during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. This year’s national tribute will honor 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 firefighters who died in previous years.  Among the honorees is Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, who died…

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Brunswick County Wildfire 10% Contained, all evacuations lifted

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Brunswick County Wildfire 10% Contained, all evacuations lifted

3 minutes ago BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Forest Service reports that the Sunset Road Fire in Boiling Spring Lakes has burned approximately 1,500 acres and is currently 10% contained. According to the Forest Service, the wildfire grew Saturday morning due to spotting over containment lines, which caused the fire to spread. Firefighters remain on the scene, closely monitoring the fire perimeter for additional spot fires. Fire Response and Conditions As…

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No time to say goodbye: Hurricane Helene shuts down Valle Crucis School

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No time to say goodbye: Hurricane Helene shuts down Valle Crucis School

On a wet, early April afternoon, the air was thick and humid, moisture hanging heavy. Rain was spitting down slowly after a few hours of steady showers. Everything was wet. Nestled in a valley amongst rivers and creeks, Valle Crucis is a small community just west of Boone with a couple of churches, a conference center, the famous Mast General Store and a school.  The rain-soaked day brought less than half an inch of rain…

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Brunswick County issues burn ban as Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire grows

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Brunswick County issues burn ban as Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire grows

A burn ban is in effect on Saturday for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County as authorities on the coast continue battling a massive wildfire at Boiling Spring Lake. During a burn ban, all burning within 100 feet of any structure is prohibited within unincorporated areas. The town of Leeland also issued a burn ban within town limits. As of Saturday, the North Carolina Forest Service estimates the Boiling Springs Lake fire has burned 650 acres…

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Officials say Wildfire is still active in Boiling Spring Lakes

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Officials say Wildfire is still active in Boiling Spring Lakes

6 minutes ago BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAYY) — Officials say the wildfire affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding parts of Brunswick County is still active, and not 100 percent contained. According to Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff, high winds this morning caused the fire to pick up again. Officials are now working to box off an estimated 4,500 acres as the fire continues to shift. Mandatory Evacuations Expanded The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department reports…

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South Carolina festival ends early due to severe weather forecasts

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South Carolina festival ends early due to severe weather forecasts

FORT MILL, S.C. — The annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill will end early on Saturday due to weather concerns, officials announced. Festival organizers, in coordination with the National Weather Service, made the decision to end all activities at 3 p.m., seven hours earlier than the originally scheduled 10 p.m. closure. The announcement comes as meteorologists track severe weather moving toward the region. “This decision was made with careful consideration and with the…

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State of emergency evacuations for Boiling Spring Lakes due to wildfire

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State of emergency evacuations for Boiling Spring Lakes due to wildfire

6 minutes ago Source: WWAY’s Conor Doherty BOILING SPRING LAKE, NC (WWAY NEWS) —What began as small brush fire quickly grew into a large wildfire due to high winds. Maribella Moss lives in the area near where the fire first began and she was able to see the fire from South Brunswick High. “I saw it from my school. I saw like planes flying around it and it was like reaching all the way over…

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Your photos and videos from Friday's severe weather across the Houston area

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Your photos and videos from Friday's severe weather across the Houston area

Severe storms pushed through the Houston area on Friday. And as they did, you shared images with us. HOUSTON — Severe weather moved through the Houston area on Friday. There were numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and a Tornado Warning. The storms brought hail in parts of Liberty County and Harris County. We haven’t seen or heard of any damage, but the watches and warnings were coming fast and furious throughout the day. Below are some…

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Harris County was under an 'enhanced' threat for severe weather Friday. Here's how often that happens.

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Harris County was under an 'enhanced' threat for severe weather Friday. Here's how often that happens.

It’s only the second time this year and it happened fewer than a dozen times last year. HOUSTON — Harris County and surrounding areas were under a Level 3 threat out of 5 for severe weather Friday.  And that level of threat doesn’t happen often here. The levels are from the Storm Prediction Center, and a Level 3 means there’s an enhanced risk. The higher the number, the higher the risk of severe weather. Here’s…

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Evacuations in place in Brunswick County due to wildfire

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Evacuations in place in Brunswick County due to wildfire

6 minutes ago Photo: Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department is wanting more people to evacuate due to the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes. Officials say residents in the area of Nassau, Queens, Mission, Woodhaven, Greenmoss, and Drayton please evacuate at this time. Follow the instruction of emergency personnel.  Anyone who lives North or East of Nassau Road in Boiling Spring Lakes and is evacuating must…

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Report confirms 2 tornadoes hit Burnet County, leaving homes damaged and truck driver injured

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Report confirms 2 tornadoes hit Burnet County, leaving homes damaged and truck driver injured

BURNET COUNTY, Texas — Thursday’s tornado in Burnet County left a path of destruction more than 3 miles long, according to the National Weather Service. It’s estimated that the tornado started around 4:29 p.m. near County Road 223, about 8 miles southwest of Copperas Cove and ended near Taylor Lane at 4:54 p.m. Officials said the tornado moved erratically along County Road 223 and the Lampasas River before crossing Panther Creek Road and shifting. A…

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'I don't ever want to go through it again' | Families clean up after tornado touches down in Burnet County

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'I don't ever want to go through it again' | Families clean up after tornado touches down in Burnet County

Two homes were destroyed and one person was hurt, according to Burnet County officials. BURNET COUNTY, Texas — On Friday morning, people living in Burnet County got a better look at the extent of the damage left behind after a tornado touched down the day before.  Officials confirmed the twister touched the ground just before 5 p.m. in the area of County Road 223 before moving south. Emergency Management officials with the county said two…

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Central Texas school districts adjusting Friday schedules due to potential severe weather

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Central Texas school districts adjusting Friday schedules due to potential severe weather

Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday afternoon through the evening. Large hail is the primary concern. HUTTO, Texas — Some Central Texas school districts are making scheduling adjustments Friday afternoon to try to get ahead of potential severe weather. Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday, May 2, from roughly 3-4 p.m. through around midnight. Large hail is the primary concern, but…

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Hutto ISD announces early dismissal Friday due to severe weather risk

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Hutto ISD announces early dismissal Friday due to severe weather risk

Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday afternoon through the evening. Large hail is the primary concern. HUTTO, Texas — Hutto ISD will dismiss students early Friday afternoon to try to get ahead of potential severe weather. Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday, May 2, from roughly 3-4 p.m. through around midnight. Large hail is the primary concern, but strong winds and…

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Hutto ISD schools dismissing early Friday due to possible severe weather

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Hutto ISD schools dismissing early Friday due to possible severe weather

Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday afternoon through the evening. Large hail is the primary concern. HUTTO, Texas — Hutto ISD will dismiss students early Friday afternoon to try to get ahead of potential severe weather. Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday, May 2, from roughly 3-4 p.m. through around midnight. Large hail is the primary concern, but strong winds and…

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