Another threat of severe weather arrives Friday afternoon, lasting through late evening

Another threat of severe weather arrives Friday afternoon, lasting through late evening

6 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The second chance for severe weather across the Cape Fear this week arrives Friday afternoon. This threat comes following Tuesday’s severe storms brought downed trees due to wind gusts of 70+ mph. The good news with Friday’s threat is it doesn’t appear to be as bad as earlier in the week. The Storm Prediction Center has the entire area under a Slight Risk for severe storms (level two…

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NC Chinese Lantern Festival closed for season after storm damage

NC Chinese Lantern Festival closed for season after storm damage

The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is closing several days early after Tuesday night’s severe storms caused damage to a festival centerpiece and other lanterns. The festival, which was scheduled to end Sunday, Jan. 14, is shut to the public, ending more than five days early. The festival venue itself, Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre, was not damaged in Tuesday’s storms, but a spokesperson said one of the festival’s largest lanterns — the dragon boat on…

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NC Chinese Lantern Festival shut to public several days early after storm damage

NC Chinese Lantern Festival shut to public several days early after storm damage

The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is closing several days early after Tuesday night’s severe storms caused damage to a festival centerpiece and other lanterns. The festival, which was scheduled to end Sunday, Jan. 14, is shut to the public, ending more than five days early. The festival venue itself, Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre, was not damaged in Tuesday’s storms, but a spokesperson said one of the festival’s largest lanterns — the dragon boat on…

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'It was a close call' | Neighbors near Rocky River in Cabarrus County concerned about ongoing flooding issues following severe weather

'It was a close call' | Neighbors near Rocky River in Cabarrus County concerned about ongoing flooding issues following severe weather

Residents of the Harrisburg Estates community worry about flooding whenever significant rain is in the forecast. HARRISBURG, N.C. — Following the heavy storm Tuesday and with more rain headed our way, neighbors in a Cabarrus County community are sharing their concerns about ongoing flooding that happens in their neighborhood. Riverside Drive and Astor Drive in the Town of Harrisburg are prone to flooding, and neighbors there are begging for change. They want town leaders to…

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'It's stressful' | Harrisburg neighbors say nearby river flooding during heavy rains continues to worry them

'It's stressful' | Harrisburg neighbors say nearby river flooding during heavy rains continues to worry them

Residents of the Harrisburg Estates community worry about flooding whenever significant rain is in the forecast. HARRISBURG, N.C. — Following the heavy storm Tuesday and with more rain headed our way, neighbors in a Cabarrus County community are sharing their concerns about ongoing flooding that happens in their neighborhood. Riverside Drive and Astor Drive in the Town of Harrisburg are prone to flooding, and neighbors there are begging for change. They want town leaders to…

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'It's stressful' | Harrisburg neighbors say nearby river flooding during heavy rains continues to worry them

'It's stressful' | Harrisburg neighbors say nearby river flooding during heavy rains continues to worry them

Residents of the Harrisburg Estates community worry about flooding whenever significant rain is in the forecast. HARRISBURG, N.C. — Following the heavy storm Tuesday and with more rain headed our way, neighbors in a Cabarrus County community are sharing their concerns about ongoing flooding that happens in their neighborhood. Riverside Drive and Astor Drive in the Town of Harrisburg are prone to flooding, and neighbors there are begging for change. They want town leaders to…

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'It was a close call' | Neighbors near Rocky River in Cabarrus County concerned about ongoing flooding issues following severe weather

'It was a close call' | Neighbors near Rocky River in Cabarrus County concerned about ongoing flooding issues following severe weather

Residents of the Harrisburg Estates community worry about flooding whenever significant rain is in the forecast. HARRISBURG, N.C. — Following the heavy storm Tuesday and with more rain headed our way, neighbors in a Cabarrus County community are sharing their concerns about ongoing flooding that happens in their neighborhood. Riverside Drive and Astor Drive in the Town of Harrisburg are prone to flooding, and neighbors there are begging for change. They want town leaders to…

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EF-1 tornado confirmed in Catawba County, where 1 dead, 4 injured in storms

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Catawba County, where 1 dead, 4 injured in storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Catawba County, where one person died from severe weather and four others were critically injured. According to Catawba County Communications, the person died around 1 p.m. along Evening Drive, located south of Old Catawba Road. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Claremont community. Catawba County Emergency Management announced Tuesday it would open up a temporary shelter after about 30…

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National Weather Service says 'high-end' EF-1 tornado hit Catawba County Tuesday

National Weather Service says 'high-end' EF-1 tornado hit Catawba County Tuesday

The tornado had 110 mph winds and traveled 240 yards into western Iredell County. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Preliminary information revealed that a “high-end” EF-1 tornado touched down in Catawba County on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least two others during a severe weather outbreak across the Carolinas, the National Weather Service confirmed.  NWS surveyors said the tornado hit at approximately 12:31 p.m. and traveled for 240 yards, ending on the other side…

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National Weather Service says 'high-end' EF-1 tornado hit Catawba County Tuesday

National Weather Service says 'high-end' EF-1 tornado hit Catawba County Tuesday

The tornado had 110 mph winds and traveled 240 yards into western Iredell County. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Preliminary information revealed that a “high-end” EF-1 tornado touched down in Catawba County on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least two others during a severe weather outbreak across the Carolinas, the National Weather Service confirmed.  NWS surveyors said the tornado hit at approximately 12:31 p.m. and traveled for 240 yards, ending on the other side…

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Residents evacuated from knee-deep floodwaters at Chapel Hill apartment complex known for frequent flooding

Residents evacuated from knee-deep floodwaters at Chapel Hill apartment complex known for frequent flooding

Seven residents were evacuated from a Chapel Hill apartment complex after severe storms caused the apartments to flood. Residents were knee-deep in floodwaters Tuesday night at the Camelot Village apartment complex off Estes Drive. This is an area that frequently sees flooding because of a creek in the middle of the complex. WRAL News got video from inside from a woman who lives in a ground floor apartment that showed how bad the flooding was…

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East Coast residents struggle with flooding and power outages after storms ripped across the US

East Coast residents struggle with flooding and power outages after storms ripped across the US

5 minutes ago CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A major storm drenched the Northeast and slammed it with fierce winds, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands following a bout of violent weather that struck most of the U.S. The storm, which started Tuesday night and was moving out Wednesday, washed out roads and took down trees and power lines. Wind gusts reached 45 mph to 55 mph (72 kph to 88 kph) and more windy…

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'He did save her life' | Relative of man killed during severe weather said he was trying to protect others

'He did save her life' | Relative of man killed during severe weather said he was trying to protect others

About 30 people in Catawba County have been displaced because of Tuesday’s storms. CLAREMONT, N.C. — One person has died and at least two others are in critical condition after severe weather hit Catawba County on Tuesday. According to Catawba County Communications, the person died around 1 p.m. along Evening Drive, located south of Old Catawba Road.  A family member told WCNC Charlotte the person killed was trying to protect others. “They were outside when…

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'He did save her life' | Relative of man killed during severe weather said he was trying to protect others

'He did save her life' | Relative of man killed during severe weather said he was trying to protect others

About 30 people in Catawba County have been displaced because of Tuesday’s storms. CLAREMONT, N.C. — One person has died and at least two others are in critical condition after severe weather hit Catawba County on Tuesday. According to Catawba County Communications, the person died around 1 p.m. along Evening Drive, located south of Old Catawba Road.  A family member told WCNC Charlotte the person killed was trying to protect others. “They were outside when…

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Cabarrus County highway washed out by flooding

Cabarrus County highway washed out by flooding

A stretch of North Carolina 200 is closed after it was washed out by floodwaters during Tuesday’s severe weather outbreak. CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina highway in Cabarrus County is closed after floodwaters washed out the road during Tuesday’s storms.  A section of North Carolina 200, near Mount Pleasant Road and U.S. 601, will be closed indefinitely while the North Carolina Department of Transportation works to repair the road.   Click here to…

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