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Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:39AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — After a week off from competition the Carolina Hurricanes are back on home ice for game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It is the fifth time in franchise history the Canes have made it this far in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Canes knocked out the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders in previous rounds. Now all sights are set on the Florida…

WTVD-AP Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:26PM RALEIGH, N.C. — Florida Panthers (42-32-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Hurricanes host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers to open the Eastern Conference finals. The teams meet Thursday for the fourth time this season. The Hurricanes went 2-1 against the Panthers during the regular…

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:43AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Powerful storms have left thousands without power in Wake County and crews have been busy overnight cleaning up debris like fallen trees. Part of St. Mary’s Street in Raleigh is still closed this morning as crews work to remove a large tree that fell across the road. Power in that area can’t be restored until the whole tree is removed. Currently there are just under 2,000…

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:05AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tuesday is a First Alert Day as the severe weather risk has increased in central North Carolina. The National Weather Service upgraded part of the ABC11 viewing area to a level 2 risk for severe storms. The highest chance for severe storms is in the late afternoon through the evening. The biggest threat is that of damaging winds and maybe some hail. An isolated tornado can’t…

Monday, May 15, 2023 11:53AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tuesday will get off to a cloudy start with a shower in spots and a severe weather risk is in place for western parts of the Triangle. Skies will brighten some in the midday and early afternoon hours before thunderstorms press into the Triangle later in the afternoon or evening. Thunderstorms are expected to continue into the evening hours and some may be severe. Any severe…

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…