State Wildfire Preparedness Level Raised To Level 4

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State Wildfire Preparedness Level Raised To Level 4

The Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity statewide and growing potential for wildfires to become more severe and harder to control. “The decision to move to a Preparedness Level 4 indicates that the complexity of wildfires across Texas is increasing to where they require more time, personnel and equipment to contain and put out,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service…

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US east cleans up after deadly storms as New England braces for flooding

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US east cleans up after deadly storms as New England braces for flooding

SILVER SPRING, MD. — SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Crews across the eastern U.S. worked Tuesday to clear downed trees and power lines and restore electricity following severe storms that killed at least two people, cut power to more than a million customers at their peak, and forced thousands of flight delays and cancellations. The storms that pounded a swath of the country stretching from Alabama and Tennessee to the Carolinas and New York on…

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Hurricane Prep: What you need to know about home insurance coverage

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Hurricane Prep: What you need to know about home insurance coverage

Having an understanding of your home insurance policy is important as you prepare for a hurricane — or any other catastrophic event for that matter. We’ve outlined seven necessary steps to understanding your home insurance, allowing you to navigate your policy effectively. This list was put together with helpful advice from the WRAL Severe Weather team. 1. Create an emergency kit Keep essential supplies on hand in a home emergency kit. Keep your home insurance…

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First tornado confirmed in Charlotte area from Monday's storm outbreak

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First tornado confirmed in Charlotte area from Monday's storm outbreak

The first of possibly several tornadoes was confirmed Tuesday by the National Weather Service, which is surveying storm damage to determine storm strength. HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — The first of possibly several tornadoes was confirmed Tuesday by the National Weather Service, which is visiting storm damage in-person a day after the record-breaking severe weather outbreak struck the Carolinas. An EF0 tornado with 85 mph winds caused damage in Huntersville on Monday, weather service investigators confirmed Tuesday. …

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First tornado confirmed in Charlotte area from Monday's storm outbreak

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First tornado confirmed in Charlotte area from Monday's storm outbreak

The first of possibly several tornadoes was confirmed Tuesday by the National Weather Service, which is surveying storm damage to determine storm strength. HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — The first of possibly several tornadoes was confirmed Tuesday by the National Weather Service, which is visiting storm damage in-person a day after the record-breaking severe weather outbreak struck the Carolinas. An EF0 tornado with 85 mph winds caused damage in Huntersville on Monday, weather service investigators confirmed Tuesday. …

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First tornado confirmed in Charlotte area

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First tornado confirmed in Charlotte area

The first of possibly several tornadoes was confirmed Tuesday by the National Weather Service, which is surveying storm damage to determine storm strength. HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — The first of possibly several tornadoes was confirmed Tuesday by the National Weather Service, which is visiting storm damage in-person a day after the record-breaking severe weather outbreak struck the Carolinas. An EF-0 tornado with 85 mph winds caused damage in Huntersville on Monday, weather service investigators confirmed Tuesday. …

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Hays County doing more to prepare, warn residents if wildfires approach their homes

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Hays County doing more to prepare, warn residents if wildfires approach their homes

Some residents are calling for better evacuation options in communities with one outlet. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — The devastation left behind by the Oak Grove wildfire in Hays County is jaw-dropping. Charred vegetation now lines Fox Road.  Hays County officials say they were able to improve communication to residents during this incident, but a big concern for residents now is evacuation routes for people who live in areas with just one way out. Jacob is…

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Severe storms pass through Triangle: 72K still without power in Wake County, widespread storm damage

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Thunderstorm warnings have expired for much of central North Carolina. However, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Bladen, Duplin, Edgecombe, Halifax, Lenoir, Nash, Robeson, Sampson, Wayne and Wilson counties until midnight. The storm had wind gusts up to 60 mph. The gusts caused numerous trees and power lines to fall. NC power outages: Wake County had more than 80K outages at its peak The line of storms has created a lot of damage…

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Communities rebuilding after Rocky Mount area tornado brace for new severe weather threat

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Communities rebuilding after Rocky Mount area tornado brace for new severe weather threat

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Monday night’s risk of severe storms comes as people in the Rocky Mount area are still rebuilding after last month’s EF-3 tornado. The storm’s path still runs clearly through the Nash County town of Dortches like a scar. It’s a vivid reminder of the historic tornado that damaged more than 100 homes in the Rocky Mount area on July 19. Nearly three weeks later, the mayor of Dortches said his community…

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Tornado warnings were issued for Stanly, Montgomery counties

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Tornado warnings were issued for Stanly, Montgomery counties

There is a high risk of high winds, hail, lightning and heavy rainfall through Monday evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stanly and Montgomery counties are all under tornado warnings as a severe weather threat moves through the area. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Gaston, Mecklenburg and York counties.  The Charlotte area is experiencing an extremely rare significant risk of severe weather with the possibility of severe winds and isolated tornadoes across the Carolinas Monday…

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Tornado warnings issued for Mecklenburg, Cabarrus counties

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Tornado warnings issued for Mecklenburg, Cabarrus counties

There is a high risk of high winds, hail, lightning and heavy rainfall through Monday evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Iredell, Rowan, Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties are all under tornado warnings as a severe weather threat moves through the area.  The Charlotte area will see an extremely rare significant risk of severe weather with the possibility of severe winds and isolated tornadoes across the Carolinas Monday afternoon, chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said.  The possibility of severe…

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Tornado warnings issued for Iredell, Rowan, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus counties

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Tornado warnings issued for Iredell, Rowan, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus counties

There is a high risk of high winds, hail, lightning and heavy rainfall through Monday evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for several North Carolina counties because of a severe weather threat through Monday evening.  The National Weather Service upgraded the severe thunderstorm warning to the “destructive” tier shortly before 5 p.m. It’s the highest tier for a damaging severe storm.  The watch, which means conditions are favorable for…

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Tornado warnings issued for Iredell, Rowan counties until 5:30 p.m.

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Tornado warnings issued for Iredell, Rowan counties until 5:30 p.m.

There is a high risk of high winds, hail, lightning and heavy rainfall through Monday evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for several North Carolina counties because of a severe weather threat through Monday evening.  The National Weather Service upgraded the severe thunderstorm warning to the “destructive” tier shortly before 5 p.m. It’s the highest tier for a damaging severe storm.  The watch, which means conditions are favorable for…

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