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By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — A great deal of moisture flowing into North Carolina from the Gulf of Mexico is setting the stage for some heavy rainfall in the coming days. “All we need now is a trigger to develop the rain and that trigger will be the low pressure system moving in later this week,” said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. Wednesday will have a 30 percent chance for rain. We’re looking…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — A great deal of moisture flowing into North Carolina from the Gulf of Mexico is setting the stage for some heavy rainfall in the coming days, according to WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. “All we need now is a trigger to develop the rain and that trigger will be the low presure system moving in later this week,” said Maze. Wednesday will have a 30 percent chance for…

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have been eliminated from the NHL Playoffs after a 2-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5. There have been some magical moments in the home barn over the years during the playoffs. Tonight it just wasn’t there. Canes are eliminated 4-1 by the Lightning who win game 5, 2-0 — Joe Mazur (@joemazurabc11) June 9, 2021 PREVIOUSLY The Carolina Hurricanes are staring down the possible end…

Now that it’s the start of hurricane season, you can never be storm-ready early enough. While we typically think of the physical destruction from a hurricane, don’t forget about the more hidden but fatal threat that you can take steps right now to prevent. SEE ALSO: ‘Average’ hurricane season now includes more storms, NOAA says When a big storm like a hurricane hits, it often causes power outages, which can lead to an increased risk…

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are staring down the possible end of the 2021 season. The top ranked Central Division team faces elimination tonight against the third ranked team in the division: Tampa Bay Lightning. Puck drop for game 5 is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at PNC Arena in Raleigh. The Canes trail in the series 3-1–meaning they must win the next 3 games or their season is over. TOP PERFORMERS: Sebastian Aho…

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The death toll from floods and mudslides following heavy rains in Sri Lanka rose to 14 with another two missing, officials said Sunday. Ten districts on the Indian Ocean island have been under heavy rainfall since last Thursday, including the capital Colombo and suburbs where many houses, paddy fields and roads have been inundated. Ten people have died in floods while another four lost their lives in mudslides, according to the…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Wilson, Nash and Johnston counties until 10:15 p.m. on Friday. The NWS said that heavy rain due to thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. After a rainy past three days, drier weather is on the way for the weekend. WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said there could be fog on Saturday morning when you wake up….

By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter Homes surrounded by water – a sight that seems to be more common in North Carolina. “Anybody that’s been through that kind of thing, you don’t forget,” said Barbara Pilcher, who had several feet of water inside her home in New Bern after Hurricane Florence. The flooding destroyed walls, floors, furniture, appliances and mementos. Everything, she said, was wet and stinky – already starting to…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Rain, rain and more rain. A flash flood warning was issued for parts of the Triangle, including Durham and Orange Counties Thursday afternoon as the torrential rain swept across central North Carolina. Downed power lines on Millbrook Road in Raleigh were one example of the damage the storms are leaving in their wake. As we get into the afternoon Thursday, storms are expected to get heavier. The…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Franklin, Halifax, Warren and Nash counties. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for most of the area. Click here to view the latest weather advisories. The entire region is under a level one threat for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service.Heavy rain fell in spurts for several areas Wednesday. Parts of Wake County saw between 1-2 inches of rain–with one…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Heavy rain remains possible through the evening, and the Flash Flood Watch has been expanded to include most of central North Carolina. Parts of the area picked up 1-2″ or rain yesterday, and an additional 1-4″ of rain could fall through tonight possibly leading to flash flooding. We’re also under a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5, for severe weather. Damaging winds are the main threat, and an isolated tornado…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Thursday is expected to be even more stormy than Wednesday was. As we get into the afternoon, storms are expected to get heavier. The rain is expected to continue overnight, WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said. Thursday morning, a flash flood watch was issued for Wake County and points north, south and east. The watch is in effect until Friday at 6 a.m. The threat includes anywhere from…

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — With hurricane season officially under way, the Fayetteville Fire Department is encouraging the community to make sure they are vaccinated. If everybody is vaccinated, the fire department said it will help rescue and shelter efforts in the event of a major storm. “We kind of learned last year that our mask care and sheltering got turned on its head because the traditional shelter concepts wouldn’t work,” Fayetteville Fire Department Emergency Operations…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Severe storms could bring flooding to parts of central North Carolina later Thursday. The entire region is under a level one threat for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rain fell in spurts for several areas Wednesday. Parts of Wake County saw between 1-2 inches of rain–with one area in the western part of the county even registering as much as 6 inches! In the next 24 hours,…