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By The Associated Press BIG SUR, Calif. — Firefighters on Saturday were battling a wildfire that broke out in the rugged mountains along Big Sur, forcing hundreds of residents on this precarious stretch of the California coast to evacuate and authorities to shut its main roadway. The fire started Friday night in a steep canyon and quickly spread toward the sea, fanned by strong winds up to 50 mph (80 kph). The blaze burned at…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — WRAL’s team of meteorologists is tracking the most significant winter storm to impact the Triangle in over three years. What to know: Rain falling across the area Thursday afternoon could turn into a wintry mix north of the Triangle around sunset. Light snow accumulation will be possible Thursday night along the North Carolina-Virginia line. Temperatures will dip into the 20s Thursday night and Friday, and roads will…

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — While January is typically a slow month for body shops, Ingold Tire in Durham has been busy with drivers during the past couple of days. “People realizing that their tires don’t have good tread, and they’re coming in to replace their tires to get better traction. We’ve had lots of folks coming in for air pressure checks. The cold weather causes tires to lose air through their sidewall,” said owner Rod…

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Facing the possibility of severe weather this weekend, shelter and emergency officials are preparing in the event their services are needed. “The main thing we’re doing is trying to reach out into the community, trying to find any homeless who haven’t come in from the weather yet,” said Rob Tart, the CEO and President of the Durham Rescue Mission. Tart said they are less concerned about the drop in temperatures and…

By THOMAS PEIPERT and MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press DENVER — A late-season wildfire pushed by hurricane-force winds tore through two densely populated Denver suburbs and seemed destined to leave a trail of deaths. Yet, only two people are unaccounted for out of some 35,000 forced from their homes. It’s a remarkably low number of possible casualties, according to disaster experts and authorities, all the more so because a public alert system did not reach everyone…

By Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter Coats, N.C. — A Harnett County family is grateful for their safety after Monday’s storm literally moved their house while they were inside. The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that an EF-0 Tornado hit Buies Creek in Harnett County on Monday, The tornado “briefly touched down” for 2 miles, according to the NWS. The Rivera family was asleep on Monday morning in their home off Cottle Lake…

By Rex Hodge, WLOS Canton, N.C. — Many are making resolutions for the New Year. Few will be bigger than the Town of Canton. It’s resolved to rebuild after last summer’s flooding. The flood disrupted so many lives in and around Canton, even the Pisgah Memorial football field remains damaged to this day. But Mayor Zeb Smathers says in the new year, he expects full recovery and victory. Smathers is the first to say it’s…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center We are seeing a little bit of everything on Monday — heavy rain, severe weather and even a little snow. The greatest threat is heavy rain and flash flooding during the first half of the day. What to know Orange, Chapel-Hill Carrboro and Franklin schools have canceled classes Monday. There will be no remote learning. See all closings and delays. Green Hope High School in Cary released students early after…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center We are seeing a little bit of everything on Monday — heavy rain, severe weather and even a little snow. The greatest threat is heavy rain and flash flooding during the first half of the day. What to know Orange, Chapel-Hill Carrboro and Franklin schools have canceled classes Monday. There will be no remote learning. See all closings and delays. The Triangle is under a flash flood warning until 3…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center We could see a little bit of everything on Monday — heavy rain, severe weather and even a little snow. The greatest threat will be heavy rain and flash flooding. What to know Orange and Chapel-Hill Carrboro schools have canceled classes Monday. There will be no remote learning. See all closings and delays. The Triangle is under a flash flood warning until 9:15 a.m. as heavy rain falls in the…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center We could see a little bit of everything on Monday — heavy rain, severe weather and even a little snow. The greatest threat will be heavy rain and flash flooding. What to know Orange and Chapel-Hill Carrboro schools have canceled classes Monday. There will be no remote learning. See all closings and delays. The Triangle is under a flash flood warning until 9:15 a.m. as heavy rain falls in the…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center We could see a little bit of everything on Monday — heavy rain, severe weather and even a little snow. The greatest threat will be heavy rain and flash flooding. What to know Orange and Chapel-Hill Carrboro schools have canceled classes Monday. There will be no remote learning. See all closings and delays. The Triangle is under a flash flood warning until 9:15 a.m. as heavy rain falls in the…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center We could see a little bit of everything on Monday — heavy rain, severe weather and even a little snow. The greatest threat will be heavy rain and flash flooding. What to know Orange and Chapel-Hill Carrboro schools have canceled classes Monday. There will be no remote learning. See all closings and delays. The Triangle is under a flash flood warning until 7:45 a.m. as heavy rain falls in the…

RALEIGH. N.C. (WTVD) — North Carolina could see areas of severe weather, heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, and even some snow Sunday night into Monday morning. In preparation for the potential weather, Orange County Schools opted to cancel classes and all school-related activities. “Due to a high potential for a variety of inclement weather situations, including high winds, sleet and snow, all OCS schools and buildings will be closed Monday, January 3, 2022,” read a…

DENVER — No deaths have been reported as a result of a swift and vicious wildfire that consumed at least 500 homes in Boulder County, Colorado, and forced some 35,000 people to flee, authorities said Friday. “We might have our very own New Year’s miracle on our hands if it holds up that there was no loss of life,” Gov. Jared Polis said. One person who was unaccounted for has been found and several others…