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Hundreds are without power after severe storms caused damage in Union County Wednesday. WCNC Charlotte viewers have informed our newsroom about storm damage near Porter Ridge High School, which is in Indian Trail. Photos shared with Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich show downed trees and small buildings that experienced damage. The storm snapped power poles and toppled power lines along Lawyers Road and Highway 106. Around 8:30 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning…

Alerts Tornado watch in effect for Triangle and several other counties Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Durham and Chapel Hill until 11:15 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect for Chatham, Lee, Moore and two other counties until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a rare Level 3 risk for severe storms. We have a line of strong-to-severe thunderstorms expected to impact central North Carolina from 9 a.m….

Alerts Tornado watch in effect for Triangle and several other counties Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a rare Level 3 risk for severe storms in effect. We have a line of strong-to-severe thunderstorms expected to impact central North Carolina from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Here’s a minute-by-minute breakdown of everything that’s happening Wednesday. Live updates 8:19 a.m. The first tornado warning of the day was issued for Forsyth County until 8:45…

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Duke Energy crews are preparing for potential power outages ahead of severe weather headed toward the Triangle on Wednesday. Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks said crews are on standby to respond. “What we’re expecting right now is the potential for some thunderstorm activity, but also some high winds as that storm comes through, and that can result in downed trees, trees on power lines, broken poles and outages that we could see,” Brooks said. Brooks…

A massive wildfire in South Carolina is burning for a fourth straight day, with resources flooding to Horry County to slow down the spread. In a Monday night update, the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) said the fire is now 2,059 acres in size and 30% contained. It’s important to remember that contained does not mean extinguished; it means firefighters have created a barrier around 30% of the fire to prevent it from spreading. Hundreds…

A massive wildfire in South Carolina is burning for a fourth straight day, with resources flooding to Horry County to slow down the spread. As of the last update, the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) said the fire is now 2,059 acres in size and 30% contained. It’s important to remember that contained does not mean extinguished; it means firefighters have created a barrier around 30% of the fire to prevent it from spreading. Hundreds…

Lighter winds Monday helped crews in South Carolina and North Carolina battle wildfires that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes over the weekend. Officials in all of South Carolina banned almost all outdoor fires, including burning yard debris and campfires. They told residents to call 911 if they see a neighbor setting a fire. Hundreds of firefighters from across the state managed to keep the massive blaze in Horry County near Myrtle Beach from…