Death toll in Sri Lanka floods, mudslides rises to 14

Death toll in Sri Lanka floods, mudslides rises to 14

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The death toll from floods and mudslides following heavy rains in Sri Lanka rose to 14 with another two missing, officials said Sunday. Ten districts on the Indian Ocean island have been under heavy rainfall since last Thursday, including the capital Colombo and suburbs where many houses, paddy fields and roads have been inundated. Ten people have died in floods while another four lost their lives in mudslides, according to the…

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Flood Advisory issued for Wilson, Nash and Johnston counties

Flood Advisory issued for Wilson, Nash and Johnston counties

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Wilson, Nash and Johnston counties until 10:15 p.m. on Friday. The NWS said that heavy rain due to thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. After a rainy past three days, drier weather is on the way for the weekend. WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said there could be fog on Saturday morning when you wake up….

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With arrival of hurricane season, new flood insurance options offer greater coverage

With arrival of hurricane season, new flood insurance options offer greater coverage

By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter Homes surrounded by water – a sight that seems to be more common in North Carolina. “Anybody that’s been through that kind of thing, you don’t forget,” said Barbara Pilcher, who had several feet of water inside her home in New Bern after Hurricane Florence. The flooding destroyed walls, floors, furniture, appliances and mementos. Everything, she said, was wet and stinky – already starting to…

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Flash flood warning in effect for Orange, Durham counties as rain continues to pour

Flash flood warning in effect for Orange, Durham counties as rain continues to pour

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Rain, rain and more rain. A flash flood warning was issued for parts of the Triangle, including Durham and Orange Counties Thursday afternoon as the torrential rain swept across central North Carolina. Downed power lines on Millbrook Road in Raleigh were one example of the damage the storms are leaving in their wake. As we get into the afternoon Thursday, storms are expected to get heavier. The…

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NC weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect; level 1 risk for severe storms Thursday

NC weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect; level 1 risk for severe storms Thursday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Franklin, Halifax, Warren and Nash counties. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for most of the area. Click here to view the latest weather advisories. The entire region is under a level one threat for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service.Heavy rain fell in spurts for several areas Wednesday. Parts of Wake County saw between 1-2 inches of rain–with one…

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Flash Flood Watch Expanded

Flash Flood Watch Expanded

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Heavy rain remains possible through the evening, and the Flash Flood Watch has been expanded to include most of central North Carolina. Parts of the area picked up 1-2″ or rain yesterday, and an additional 1-4″ of rain could fall through tonight possibly leading to flash flooding. We’re also under a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5, for severe weather. Damaging winds are the main threat, and an isolated tornado…

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Severe weather, heavy storms could cause flash flooding across the Triangle

Severe weather, heavy storms could cause flash flooding across the Triangle

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Thursday is expected to be even more stormy than Wednesday was. As we get into the afternoon, storms are expected to get heavier. The rain is expected to continue overnight, WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said. Thursday morning, a flash flood watch was issued for Wake County and points north, south and east. The watch is in effect until Friday at 6 a.m. The threat includes anywhere from…

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Getting vaccinated helps emergency crews responding to a major hurricane, Fayetteville FD says

Getting vaccinated helps emergency crews responding to a major hurricane, Fayetteville FD says

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — With hurricane season officially under way, the Fayetteville Fire Department is encouraging the community to make sure they are vaccinated. If everybody is vaccinated, the fire department said it will help rescue and shelter efforts in the event of a major storm. “We kind of learned last year that our mask care and sheltering got turned on its head because the traditional shelter concepts wouldn’t work,” Fayetteville Fire Department Emergency Operations…

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NC weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect; level 1 risk for severe storms Thursday

NC weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect; level 1 risk for severe storms Thursday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Severe storms could bring flooding to parts of central North Carolina later Thursday. The entire region is under a level one threat for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rain fell in spurts for several areas Wednesday. Parts of Wake County saw between 1-2 inches of rain–with one area in the western part of the county even registering as much as 6 inches! In the next 24 hours,…

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Flash Flood Watch issued as another round of storms moves in

Flash Flood Watch issued as another round of storms moves in

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — We saw a whole bunch of rain Wednesday and we’re going to see even more in the coming days. Thursday morning, a flash flood watch was issued for Wake County and points north, south and east. The watch is in effect until Friday at 6 a.m. The threat includes anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of rain and the possibility of flash flooding. Some parts of the…

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Tornado confirmed in Duplin county, several counties under flood advisory

Tornado confirmed in Duplin county, several counties under flood advisory

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — This week is the first week of meteorological summer — and it’s going to feel like it. On Wednesday afternoon, there was a 50% chance of rain across central North Carolina that extended into the evening. A flood advisory was issued for eight counties, including Wake, Durham and Harnett county. A tornado was confirmed to have touched down west of Wallace. A warning was in effect for…

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Tornado confirmed in Duplin county, four counties under flood advisory

Tornado confirmed in Duplin county, four counties under flood advisory

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — This week is the first week of meteorological summer — and it’s going to feel like it. On Wednesday afternoon, there was a 50% chance of rain across central North Carolina that will extend into the evening. A flood advisory was issued for eight counties, including Wake, Durham and Harnett county. If you’re driving in the area, make sure to not drive through standing water. A tornado…

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Tornado confirmed in Duplin county, eight counties under flood advisory

Tornado confirmed in Duplin county, eight counties under flood advisory

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — This week is the first week of meteorological summer — and it’s going to feel like it. On Wednesday afternoon, there was a 50% chance of rain across central North Carolina that will extend into the evening. A flood advisory has been issued for eight counties, including Wake, Durham and Harnett county. If you’re driving in the area, make sure to not drive through standing water. A…

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Tornado warning issued for Duplin county, eight counties under flood advisory

Tornado warning issued for Duplin county, eight counties under flood advisory

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — This week is the first week of meteorological summer — and it’s going to feel like it. On Wednesday afternoon, there was a 50% chance of rain across central North Carolina that will extend into the evening. A Tornado warning was issued for southeastern Duplin county. A thunderstorm with the potential of producing a tornado was spotted near Wallace, moving 15 miles northeast. A flood advisory has…

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Wake, Durham counties under flood advisory as much needed rain pours across NC

Wake, Durham counties under flood advisory as much needed rain pours across NC

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — This week is the first week of meteorological summer — and it’s going to feel like it. WRAL’s weather team says to expect a typical summer weather pattern in central North Carolina. On Wednesday afternoon, there was a 50% chance of rain across central North Carolina that will extend into the evening. A flood advisory has been issued for eight counties, including Wake, Durham and Harnett county….

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