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Severe storms, flooding make mess for drivers on the road Sunday

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Intense rain, wind and storms made for a mess on the roads on Sunday during a WRAL Weather Alert Day. Flooded roads caused travel headaches for drivers in Wake County, as several areas of ponding water were spotted on Capital Boulevard near Old Louisburg Road. Much of the standing water was a result of intense rain during a flash flood warning in Wake County. The wet roads also made problems for drivers around the Triangle….

Power outages: Widespread impacts in NC mountains after severe weather outbreak

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Strong storms caused tens of thousands of power outages in North Carolina, toppling trees and power lines. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tens of thousands of power outages were reported across North Carolina and South Carolina as a line of strong-to-severe storms pushed toward the Charlotte area early Sunday. As of 11:05 a.m. Sunday, at least 44,000 outages were reported in North Carolina. That number was down from over 52,000 earlier in the day. The vast majority…

Weather Impact Alert: Tornado warning issued for Stanly County

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. A tornado warning is in effect for Stanly County until 10 a.m. Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the storm is traveling…

Heavy rain in Charlotte, tornado risk east of I-77

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 8:15 a.m., a second wave of storms was forming in the North Carolina mountains and foothills along Interstate 40….

Weather Impact Alert: Tornado watch issued for multiple counties

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 6:25 a.m., Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said the risk of severe weather is decreasing for areas west of Interstate…

Tornado watch issued for multiple counties until 2 p.m.

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 6:25 a.m., Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said the risk of severe weather is decreasing for areas west of Interstate…

Wildfires erupt in Oklahoma, Texas amid extreme fire weather conditions

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

1 minute ago Credit: CAL FIRE_Official / (CC BY-NC 2.0) / MGN Several wildfires have broken out in Texas and Oklahoma, prompting evacuations, amid extreme fire weather conditions on Friday. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center warned of “near historic” fire conditions in the Plains. Red flag and high wing warnings were in effect for several states in the Plains and Midwest on Friday. Very dry, warm and windy conditions made for extreme fire…

Triangle-area residents still reeling from storm damage brace for another round

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, as the chance for severe storms with damaging winds and localized flooding threaten part of Central North Carolina. Residents impacted by storms on March 5 are on edge about the intensity of round two. WRAL revisited Walden Pond Drive in Raleigh, where storm cleanup continues. A damaged tree could be seen on Walden Pond Drive. Wake County resident Raien Nwakuche said its an example of Mother Nature’s power. …

Severe weather storms forecast throughout South, Midwest; at least 3 dead in Texas

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

March 14, 2025 (Photo: Pixabay) CBS News— A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday overturned semitrucks on highways and fanned wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma, where officials called for evacuations in at least one town. Tornado threats loomed for the Mississippi Valley into the night and the Deep South on Saturday. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported three deaths Friday in three separate car crashes due to the low visibility, high winds…

Weather Impact Alert: Brad Panovich updates severe weather risk on Sunday

Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A risk of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes means you should stay alert for severe storms early Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system that’s expected to impact the Charlotte area early Sunday with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is asking everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather aware because of the severe weather risks. This storm…

Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk

Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago Winter storm leaves behind brutally cold temperatures across a big chunk of the U.S. (Photo: CNN) A huge storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the northern Plains and dry, gusty conditions in Texas and Oklahoma that pose a high risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service predicted extreme weather across a vast swath of the U.S. with a population exceeding 100 million people. Powerful…

'Be prepared now': Brad Panovich updates severe weather risk for Sunday

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A risk of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes means you should stay alert for severe storms early Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is asking you to stay alert to severe weather Sunday. A passing line of storms could bring damaging winds and isolated tornadoes to the Carolinas. When The severe weather threat is forecast between 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. Storms moving through the South on Friday and Saturday will…

'Be prepared now': Brad Panovich updates severe weather risk for Sunday

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

National Hurricane Center updates procedures ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The National Hurricane Center is updating their products and services for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As we prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, it’s important to stay informed about updates that could impact forecasting and storm communication. Tropical storms can bring dangerous wind, flooding, and power outages from the coast to far inland, as evidenced by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. For 2025, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is rolling…

National Hurricane Center announces storm names, procedural changes ahead of 2025 season

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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