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We have new insight about the connection between our changing climate and power outages. It’s severe weather season, which means there’s an increased chance of power outages across the state. “It’s something that’s of course very important that we watch,” said WRAL meteorologist Anthony Baglione. “We track power outages, and we watch as these storm systems come through.” When we look at the history of power outages in North Carolina, extreme weather plays a role….

It’s a Canes night at Backyard Bistro Thursday. Red and white flow freely as Carolina took on the New York Islanders in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This year’s games come with a brand new twist, sports betting. “It’s been interesting, all apps came out last month,” Dana Connor, Canes Fan, said. Dana Connor has been familiarizing herself with the new craze. The Caniac is more focused on the game now that there’s money on the line….

Hurricane season is almost here and with it comes the need to prepare your home in North Carolina. While homes along the coast tend to be more vulnerable to hurricanes, every North Carolinian should be aware of the damage that high wind, pouring rain and rising water can do. Here’s a list of things North Carolina homeowners should do to ensure their home is ready for hurricanes and tropical storms. Deciding whether to evacuate? Listen…

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. Here is the list of hurricane names for 2024: Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Francine Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Kirk Leslie Milton Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sara Tony Valerie William

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but heavy rains and flooding can happen any time. It’s important to know that in North Carolina, homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. If you live in a flood plain, near a river or if you live near the coast, you should consider purchasing flood insurance for your home. Many homeowners insurance companies also sell flood insurance. Also, just because a home…

(CNN) — Unprecedented, torrential rainfall plunged parts of the United Arab Emirates underwater last week, bringing life to a standstill in Dubai and elsewhere. The flooding that resulted from the UAE’s largest deluge on record was so intense that satellites were still able to see it from space days after the clouds cleared and the last drops of rain fell. A firehose of heavy rain gushed over a large portion of the UAE from late…

One day, after the jury was seated in his New York hush money trial, former President Donald Trump was scheduled to address a campaign rally in Wilmington on Saturday night. However, due to severe weather, the event was abruptly canceled just 25 minutes before Trump was set to step onto the stage. “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your favorite president of all time,” Trump said. Donald Trump cancels Wilmington rally due to severe weather Postponing…

Former President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was forced to cancel the Wilmington rally scheduled for Saturday evening due to severe weather conditions. Speaking over a phone on speaker, he apologized to the crowd, expressing regret over the situation and the importance of everyone’s safety. “I am really sorry, but we have to do a rain check,” he said to attendees, urging them to leave the event and seek shelter. Trump made it…

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will see 15 to 20 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. The number of named storms predicted is significantly higher than the long-term average, and moderately higher than recent 30-year averages, according to Lian Xie, professor of marine, earth and atmospheric sciences at NC State. NC State researchers predict: 15 to 20 named storms 10 to 12 may grow strong enough…

A breakdown of the tornadoes’ impact by the numbers: A day no one could forget Tornadoes hit the Deep South on Friday, April 15, 2011, foreshadowing what was to come for North Carolina. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said meteorologists were tracking the storms for days, but no one was prepared for what happened. “I can remember we were watching this several days before these tornadoes arrived,” Gardner recalled. “We could see the development, we could…

Twenty-four North Carolinians lost their lives that day, including eight people in the WRAL viewing area, and hundreds more were injured. Approximately $328 million in property damage was done across North Carolina. Approximately 88% of that damage came from the Sanford-Raleigh tornado and the Fayetteville-Smithfield tornado (both were EF-3). A day no one could forget Tornadoes hit the Deep South on Friday, April 15, 2011, foreshadowing what was to come for North Carolina. WRAL meteorologist…

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Wilkes County Thursday night. Investigators with the National Weather Service found estimated peak winds of 105 to 110 mph blew down Main Street in Wilkesboro just before 7 p.m. A BP gas station was badly damaged, and trees also fell on some houses in the area. It is not known whether the tornado caused this damage or if other high winds caused it. The windy storms on Thursday damaged trees and…

People around the Triangle on Wednesday are cleaning up after strong winds knocked down several trees. Some areas saw wind gusts up to 40 mph and some counties were under a tornado warning. The weather prompted a WRAL Weather Alert Day. One of the trees fell on Jeffrey’s Grove School Road. Andy Harrell, who lives nearby the school, said he first thought it as a car accident nearby. “[I was] sitting [at the] dining room…

People around the Triangle on Wednesday are cleaning up after strong winds knocked down several trees. Some areas saw wind gusts up to 40 mph and some counties were under a tornado warning. The weather prompted a WRAL Weather Alert Day. One of the trees fell on Jeffrey’s Grove School Road. Andy Harrell, who lives nearby the school, said he first thought it as a car accident nearby. “[I was] sitting [at the] dining room…

It only took six hours for 22 twisters to injure more than 1,000 people across North and South Carolina – and kill 57. On this day 40 years ago, the Carolinas Outbreak, which spawned the infamous Red Springs Tornado, laid waste to Eastern North Carolina in the most destructive outbreak in Carolina history. At the time, it had been a century since the Carolinas had seen a comparatively lethal and destructive storm. Red Springs Presbyterian Church…