Raleigh North Carolina News

Two months into the Atlantic hurricane season and approaching the peak period for storms, officials are encouraging North Carolinians to reassess their risk and consider flood insurance. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), just one inch of water can cause $25,000 in damage and there have been floods in 98% of counties in America. “Increasingly, a flood is something that’s likely to happen to you over a 30-year mortgage,” said Jeff Jackson, who…

SILVER SPRING, MD. — SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Crews across the eastern U.S. worked Tuesday to clear downed trees and power lines and restore electricity following severe storms that killed at least two people, cut power to more than a million customers at their peak, and forced thousands of flight delays and cancellations. The storms that pounded a swath of the country stretching from Alabama and Tennessee to the Carolinas and New York on…

Having an understanding of your home insurance policy is important as you prepare for a hurricane — or any other catastrophic event for that matter. We’ve outlined seven necessary steps to understanding your home insurance, allowing you to navigate your policy effectively. This list was put together with helpful advice from the WRAL Severe Weather team. 1. Create an emergency kit Keep essential supplies on hand in a home emergency kit. Keep your home insurance…

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Monday night’s risk of severe storms comes as people in the Rocky Mount area are still rebuilding after last month’s EF-3 tornado. The storm’s path still runs clearly through the Nash County town of Dortches like a scar. It’s a vivid reminder of the historic tornado that damaged more than 100 homes in the Rocky Mount area on July 19. Nearly three weeks later, the mayor of Dortches said his community…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It could be double trouble when it comes to weather in the Triangle. There is a rare level 3 severe weather risk for later this afternoon that could be capable of bringing damaging wind gusts, hail and even an isolated tornado. The highest risk for widespread severe storms to our west all the way to the Piedmont. There is at least a 20% of storms starting at 6 p.m. The biggest…

Monday, August 7, 2023 11:06AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It could be double trouble when it comes to weather in the Triangle. There is a rare level 3 severe weather risk for later this afternoon that could be capable of bringing damaging wind gusts, hail and even an isolated tornado. The highest risk for widespread severe storms to our west all the way to the Piedmont. There is at least a 20% of storms starting…

Along with the intense heat Monday, parts of central North Carolina could get severe weather setting up a First Alert Day. Temperatures across the Triangle will be in the upper 90s but the heat index will push the feels-like temperature above 105 degrees. In addition, the National Weather Service is to issue a Heat Advisory. Stay weather aware and connected. Download the ABC11 App Possible timeline of severe weather First Alert Day: Level 2 severe…

The state of North Carolina announced Wednesday families in the city of Rocky Mount and Edgecombe County are not eligible for disaster relief money after the July 19 tornado. State leaders said the EF3 tornado damaged more than 100 homes in Edgecombe and Nash counties. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Dortches resident Barry Rehm. “They’re our friends. They’re our neighbors.” Dortches residents said the governor’s order will help families rebuild. “It’s tough getting started all over, so…

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:21PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — While temperatures will remain cooler than they have been the chance for severe weather also remains. The threat level is a level 1 of 5. Any storms that turn severe will have the ability to bring localized flooding and damaging winds. Any thunderstorms would likely fall apart rather quickly this evening and a mainly clear sky will follow for most areas. High pressure will keep the…

Monday, July 31, 2023 10:46AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — This week will feature less heat and humidity, but that comes with an increased risk of severe weather. There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for strong to severe storms this afternoon and early evening. The main threat will be possibly damaging wind gusts. The timing of the severe weather is 3-9 p.m. An isolated storm will be possible Tuesday afternoon as the upper-level…

PHOENIX — PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat. The National Weather Service said Phoenix climbed to a high of 111 F (43.8 Celsius) before the day was through. July has been so steamy thus far that scientists…

Monday, July 31, 2023 12:22AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A level 1 risk for severe weather is active for central North Carolina Monday. Isolated severe storms are possible Monday with the main threat being damaging winds. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s for some areas. Scattered storms are expected to move into the area around noon until 11 p.m. Sunday, was mostly cloudy and warm with temperatures at a high of 71….