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Saturday, May 13, 2023 6:15PM BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Authorities say one person is dead following a reported tornado early Saturday morning in south Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border. Port Isabel Police Chief Robert Lopez reported one person was killed when the storm struck the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights at about 4 a.m. Saturday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Angelica Soria in Brownsville. The City of Port Isabel confirmed in a statement that and 10…

There used to be a time when Stanley Cup playoff hockey meant close-checking, low-scoring games. This must be the nouveau NHL, at least if you have been watching the New Jersey Devils play the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Seattle Kraken face the Dallas Stars in the second round. SEE ALSO | Keys to Carolina Hurricanes Game 4 against New Jersey Devils It’s goals galore. The four teams have combined for 49 goals in the first…

Monday, May 8, 2023 11:06AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tomorrow brings the risk of severe weather in the afternoon hours. A cold front will move through the region that could create thunderstorms. The set up primarily brings a threat for gusty winds. There is a level 1 risk for the Triangle and a level 2 risk is in place for areas east of it. The activity will push off to the southeast during the evening…

RALEIGH, N.C. — After a runaway victory in game one, the Carolina Hurricanes hope to take a commanding 2-0 series lead against the New Jersey Devils. Puck drops at 8 p.m. Friday at PNC Arena. A second home victory will set the Canes up with a comfortable lead before heading on the road. After shocking first round exits by the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche, the Canes are currently the odds on favorites to…

KIGALI, RWANDA — KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Torrential rains caused flooding in western and northern Rwanda, killing at least 129 people, a public broadcaster said Wednesday. The death toll “continues to rise,” the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency said Wednesday. “This could be the highest disaster-induced death toll to be recorded in the country in the shortest period, according to available records from recent years,” the government-backed New Times newspaper reported. Francois Habitegeko, governor of Rwanda’s Western…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes pushed through a first-round series in the Stanley Cup playoffs with enough time to let their injury-hit lineup recharge before facing their next opponent. The mental break was just as important, too, before taking on a New Jersey Devils team less than 48 hours removed from a Game 7 win to advance. “We’ve had time to kind of slow down and take a breath,” coach Rod Brind’Amour said…

Monday, May 1, 2023 2:34PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes punched their ticket to the second round the NHL playoffs last Friday and await their opponent who they will face on Wednesday. The Canes will face either the New York Rangers or New Jersey Devils who will play tonight in a game 7. The Rangers tied the series up on Saturday. Tickets for games 1 and 2 of the second round of the…

All events for the Something in the Water festival were canceled Sunday Monday, May 1, 2023 10:38AM VIRGINIA BEACH, Va — The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area Sunday and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. City officials said it’s unclear how many homes had been damaged but they estimated between 50 and 100, after the tornado touched down just after…

Florida weather severe this weekend Sunday, April 30, 2023 5:02PM PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A tornado touched down in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Saturday as a powerful storm system brought intense rain and powerful winds to the state, overturning cars, damaging homes and snapping tree branches. The National Weather Service in Miami said the tornado hit late Saturday afternoon with winds of 100 mph near Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and headed northeast…

Saturday, April 29, 2023 4:57PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Inside Carolina Ale House on Glenwood South, it was Canes Country. “It’s electric inside. The crowd was going wild. Every play, every penalty, every goal the crowd was going crazy,” said Hurricane Fan David Felmly. Fans like Felmly cheered on the home team as they faced the Islanders on the road in a tough Game 6. Greg and Nolan Wilson, a father and son duo were…

Saturday, April 29, 2023 12:57PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — We’ll have a brief period of dry weather on Saturday and it’ll be the best day to get outside and enjoy it and stop by the ABC11 tent at the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival. First Alert Day: Another storm system is expected to bring locally heavy rain Sunday, along with a level 1 risk for severe thunderstorms. A new low-pressure system is poised to move across the…

‘I knew the only shelter he really had were some trees and that’s where he was heading,’ Drago’s owner said. Saturday, April 29, 2023 11:39AM DUBLIN, Texas — A camera caught the moment a hailstorm surprised a bull in central Texas, sending him fleeing for shelter. It happened on Wednesday in the town of Dublin. The bull’s name is Drago. And owner Gary Clayton told WFAA despite the storm, Drago is doing okay. Clayton said…

Friday, April 28, 2023 12:40PM NEW YORK (WTVD) — The defending champions are on the ropes, and the best team in the NHL has another chance to move on to the second round of the playoffs. All four first-round series resuming Friday night feature a Game 6 with potential elimination. The most surprising team on the brink is Colorado, down 3-2 to the Kraken with the series going back to Seattle. There are a pair…

LEMOORE, CALIF. — LEMOORE, Calif. (AP) — Ron Caetano is packed and ready to go. His family photos and valuables are in the trailer and he’s put food in carry totes. He moved the rabbits and chickens and their automatic feeders to higher ground. He and his family and dogs could get out in less than an hour, they figure, should more heavy rain or hot weather melt so much mountain snow that gushing water…

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:59PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Carolina Hurricanes one win away from advancing in playoffs The Carolina Hurricanes are just one win away from advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canes have a 3-1 lead over the New York Islanders in the best-of-seven series. The team dominated the Islanders on Sunday in New York with the final score being 5-2. Tonight’s game in front of the hometown crowd at PNC Arena…