Tropical Storm Elsa turns fun in the sun to fun indoors

Tropical Storm Elsa turns fun in the sun to fun indoors

Visitors at the Fort Fisher Aquarium (photo: Peyton Furtado) NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — With so many outdoor activities across the Cape Fear, tourists took museums and the aquarium by storm. “We can’t go in the pool, can’t go in the ocean. We’ve got to find something,” said one mom. “It’s way better than watching cartoons at the hotel.” – Advertisement – Cape Fear Museum’s Amy Thornton said it was no surprise Tropical Storm Elsa…

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Vacationers brave the beaches during tropical storm

Kure Beach Pier (photo: Peyton Furtado) NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Throughout the day, harsh winds and periods of heavy rain didn’t stop some people from getting out and about. In New Hanover County, an adventurous few braved the weather to take family photos, go for walks, and enjoy some time outside. – Advertisement – The Swanson family said they drove down from Minnesota, and aren’t letting the weather dampen their spirits. They said they…

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Tropical Storm Elsa drops tree on Cumberland woman's new home

Tropical Storm Elsa drops tree on Cumberland woman's new home

By Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter Hope Mills, N.C. — Tropical Storm Elsa came to North Carolina one day after Emmogene Berry-Perez did, and Berry-Perez doesn’t appreciate the welcome her fellow new arrival gave her. Berry-Perez moved to Hope Mills from New York on Wednesday. After spending her first night in the rented duplex on Middle Street, she went out to grab some coffee Thursday morning only to return to find a large branch on…

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Canetuck Rosenwald School personalized tours canceled due to the threat of severe weather

Canetuck Rosenwald School personalized tours canceled due to the threat of severe weather

(Photo: WWAY) CURRIE, NC (WWAY) — The historic Canetuck Rosenwald School, which is now the Canetuck Community Center, was scheduled to open for tours today. The tours were canceled because of today’s hazardous weather, brought to the area by Tropical Storm Elsa. The school played a significant role in educating African-American students in rural Pender County. Tours will be held every Thursday from 10 am to noon, and will be led by alumni and volunteers….

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Tropical Storm Elsa slightly strengthens as it approaches Virginia

Tropical Storm Elsa slightly strengthens as it approaches Virginia

Elsa may hold on to its tropical storm strength as it tracks near New York and Boston NEW ORLEANS — As of the 5 pm NHC update, Elsa slightly strengthens as it moves towards Virginia. Winds of 50 mph and moving northeast at 21 mph. It is expected to bring tropical storm impacts to areas like Raleigh and Norfolk Thursday evening. Elsa will then track closer to New York City as early as Friday morning…

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Elsa's rains raise fears of flash flooding in central NC

Elsa's rains raise fears of flash flooding in central NC

3:30 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for all of Granville, Vance and Warren counties, as well as northeastern Durham County, eastern Person County, northern Franklin County and northern Wake County until 6:30 p.m. This is in addition to another warning for the Raleigh and southern portions of Granville and Franklin counties until 5:30 p.m. Radar has recorded 2 to 3 inches of rain in the area, with abother 1…

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Tropical Storm Elsa is slowly approaching Virginia

Tropical Storm Elsa is slowly approaching Virginia

Elsa may hold on to its tropical storm strength as it tracks near New York and Boston NEW ORLEANS — As of the 2pm NHC update, Elsa maintains its tropical storm strength as it moves across North Carolina today. Winds of 45 mph and moving northeast at 20 mph. It is expected to bring tropical storm impacts to areas like Raleigh and Norfolk Thursday evening. Elsa will then track closer to New York City as…

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Flash flood warning issued for Raleigh, parts of Granville, Franklin counties as Elsa crosses Triangle

Flash flood warning issued for Raleigh, parts of Granville, Franklin counties as Elsa crosses Triangle

3:10 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for central Wake County, southeastern Granville County and west-central Franklin County until 5:30 p.m. Three to 5 inches have fallen in the region, and up to another 1.5 inches are expected, officials said. Flooding has closed part of the Walnut Creek Greenway in Raleigh, and rising waters have reached the underside of the bridge on Rose Lane, according to WRAL News anchor/reporter Adam Owens….

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Tropical Storm Elsa knocks down trees passing through North Carolina

Tropical Storm Elsa knocks down trees passing through North Carolina

By Gilbert Baez & Adam Owens, WRAL Fayetteville reporters As Tropical Storm Elsa continued to pass through North Carolina on Thursday, the storm’s heavy rains and windy conditions toppled trees as along with it. Emmogene Perez, who had just spent her first night in her new Hope Mills home, returned to find a tree had fallen on her home. “I thought the house was on fire,” recalled Perez. “The firemen told me a tree had…

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Elsa's winds prompt tornado warnings across eastern NC

Elsa's winds prompt tornado warnings across eastern NC

12:30 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southwestern Edgecombe County and northeastern Wilson County until 1 p.m. A storm near Farmville was moving north at 35 mph. WRAL meteorologists Elizabeth Gardner and Zach Maloch said radar showed debris near Farmville, suggesting a tornado may have touched down in the area. 12:15 p.m. The Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse has been evacuated because of a power outage, officials said….

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Tornado warning issued for Nash, Franklin as Elsa brings heavy rain, strong winds to NC

Tornado warning issued for Nash, Franklin as Elsa brings heavy rain, strong winds to NC

12 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for north-central Nash County and northeastern Franklin County until 12:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was spotted over Nashville, moving northwest at 40 mph. “This entire area, east of the Triangle, is a place we will be watching over the next couple of hours,” WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said, noting an earlier warning had been issued for part of Wayne…

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Tropical Storm Elsa topples trees, power lines in North Carolina

Tropical Storm Elsa topples trees, power lines in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Heavy rain and strong wind gusts associated with Tropical Storm Elsa are causing some damage across central North Carolina. The first rain drops in North Carolina fell around 5 a.m. but by 11 a.m. all of Elsa had arrived. Click here for continuing weather updates related to Elsa. So far, there have been no reports of serious injury or death in North Carolina associated with Elsa, but the storm has been…

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