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MATADOR, Texas — A line of severe storms produced multiple tornadoes Wednesday evening on the Rolling Plains in Texas, killing at least four people and causing significant damage around the northern town of Matador. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported that the storms also produced softball-size hail and wind gusts topping 100 mph in other communities including Jayton, which also was under a tornado warning as the line moved southeast Wednesday night, according to the National Weather…

Thursday, June 22, 2023 10:02AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The theme of the week when it comes to weather has been rain and that will continue on Thursday with a severe weather risk and flood watch in place. The watch has been issued for the Triangle and areas south through Thursday night. 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, with isolated storms bringing even higher totals. Thunderstorms midday through the evening will be…

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:33PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Bret is continuing its path toward the Caribbean. The storm was named on Monday afternoon. At 11 a.m., TS Bret had sustained winds of 60 mph and was moving west at 14 mph, and will strengthen as it keeps moving west. Strengthening is expected before Bret reaches the Lesser Antilles. Weakening is expected by Friday once Bret moves over the Caribbean Sea. The system…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Bret continues to push west toward islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, but still has a good chance of becoming the first hurricane of the season. Storms cannot be hurricanes until sustained winds reach at least 74 miles per hour. National Hurricane Center meteorologists forecast Bret could reach that demarcation in the coming…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There is not going to be many changes to the forecast today with an upper level low sitting over much of the Southeast producing periods of rain and thunderstorms through at least the end of the week. Plenty of moisture in the air could lead to heavy rain and even localized flooding. The Triangle could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain through the weekend as the system stalls out over…

The storm could pass the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. ByEmily Shapiro, Max Golembo, and Melissa Griffin Monday, June 19, 2023 10:31PM Tropical Storm Bret has formed over the central Atlantic, and could strengthen to a hurricane by the end of the week when it passes the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Here’s what to expect: Bret is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season on Thursday….

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The third tropical depression of the Atlantic Hurricane Season strengthened into Tropical Storm Bret. At 5 p.m., TS Bret had sustained winds of 40 mph and was moving west at 21 mph. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to move into the Lesser Antilles and the islands of the Caribbean Sea toward the end of the week. The storm could be at hurricane strength when it arrives at the islands….

Monday, June 19, 2023 6:24PM JACKSON, Miss. — Multiple tornadoes swept through Mississippi overnight, killing one and injuring nearly two dozen, officials said. State emergency workers were still working with counties Monday morning to assess the damage from storms in which high temperatures and hail in some areas accompanied tornadoes. The death and injuries were reported by officials in east Mississippi’s Jasper County. In a Monday morning news release, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said…

SUPPLY, N.C. — WECT reports an ongoing wildfire at the Green Swamp Game Land in Supply is causing smoke, road closures and air quality issues in southeastern portions of the state. Status of the wildfire As of 9:14 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, the wildfire was at 16,355 acres with containment increased to 10 percent. According to the North Carolina Forest Service, firefighters conducted mop-up operations along the fire perimeter, mitigating snags, extinguishing smoldering pockets…

Forecasters warned people celebrating Father’s Day outdoors to take precautions as triple-digit temperatures prompted heat advisories across much of the southern U.S., triggered thunderstorms that knocked out power from Oklahoma to Mississippi and whipped up winds that raised wildfire threats in Arizona and New Mexico. A suspected tornado struck near Scranton, Arkansas early Sunday, destroying chicken houses and toppling trees onto homes, the National Weather Service said. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries….

RALEIGH, N.C. — Severe weather moved across the Triangle Friday evening, causing traffic accidents, power outages, and delays. Concertgoers at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park felt firsthand the effects of the storms due to organizers delaying the opening doors for the Dierks Bentley show. As heavy rains poured in the area, hundreds were forced to evacuate the Red Hat Amphitheater moments before the show’s start due to extreme weather. “It poured for a hot…

PERRYTON, Texas — Tornadoes tore through parts of the United States on Thursday night, killing at least four people and injuring dozens of others, officials said. Three of the deaths occurred in Perryton, Texas, where a tornado destroyed homes and communication towers. The victims were identified as Becky Randall, a woman in her 60s who was found in a print shop; Cindy Bransgrove, a woman also in her 60s who was found in a food…

Friday, June 16, 2023 11:50AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Thunderstorms could be severe this afternoon and evening for areas northeast of the Triangle that could bring the potential for hail and damaging winds. A few heavy downpours will also be possible. An approaching cold front will bring the line of thunderstorms from northwest to southeast late this afternoon. Afternoon highs will be around 90. Dry weather should resume by 10 p.m., with a drop in…

Meanwhile, dangerous, triple-digit heat is also baking the South. — Twenty million Americans from Kansas to Florida are on alert Thursday for severe weather, including tornadoes, intense wind and huge hail. A tornado watch is in effect for much of Oklahoma and parts of northern Texas. A destructive tornado was confirmed in Perryton, in northern Texas, Thursday evening. The north and east sides of the small town saw significant damage, with trailer houses destroyed and…