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Forecasters say the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the most active on record and officials are encouraging residents to start preparing now. John Cangialosi is a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, and says warming ocean temperatures could be a factor. “In some areas, we are seeing ocean temperatures hotter than we’ve ever recorded, which is alarming,” Cangialosi said. “It’s very connected to how strong the storms…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A tornado destroyed homes, forced the evacuation of a nursing home and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small Oklahoma town, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms that stretched into Tuesday. At least one death was reported. The tornado ripped through the 1,000-person town of Barnsdall, about a 40-minute drive north of Tulsa, on Monday night….

With Atlantic hurricane season kicking off June 1, North Carolina residents from the coast to the mountains have good reasons to prepare. From the deadly storm surge of Hurricane Hazel in 1954 to the inland flooding brought by Florence in 2018, hurricanes pose a multifaceted threat well beyond the beach. A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, a storm system that forms over the ocean. In the Northern Hemisphere, those storms are called “hurricanes”…

By WRAL Carolina Hurricanes New York Rangers ESPN | Sunday, May 5th 4:00 PM EDT The Carolina Hurricanes are seeking a second straight trip to the Eastern Conference finals. The New York Rangers are seeking to extend one of the best seasons in franchise history. Game 1 is Sunday at 4 p.m. at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The NHL released the schedule for the entire series late Saturday. Game 2: Hurricanes at…

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. In the 1950s, weather officials started giving storms short, distinctive names to avoid confusion and streamline communications, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA said the National Hurricane Center does not decide the names of tropical storms; it’s based on a strict procedure that was established by the World Meteorological Organization. NOAA said there is a list of male and female names which are used on a…

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…