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NC tornado aftermath: Pfizer plant ripped open, 16 injured in Nash & Edgecombe counties, dozens of homes reduced to rubble

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service confirmed it was an EF-3 tornado with winds of up to 150 mph. An EF-3 tornado is the fourth strongest type of tornado on a scale of six — ranging from least violent (EF-0) to most violent (EF-5). It is the second-ever EF-3 tornado to hit North Carolina in the month of July. The tornado may have covered a path as long as 20 miles, according to WRAL meteorologists. The debris…

Storms could produce hail, damaging winds Thursday: Brad Panovich

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A cluster of storms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, lightning and flash flooding will move into the Charlotte area Thursday afternoon. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A cluster of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, flash flooding, hail and lightning will move into the Charlotte area Thursday with the threat of severe weather in the Carolinas, Brad Panovich says. The good news for the Charlotte metro is there has been a slight shift in the track,…

Severe weather threat shifts south, Brad Panovich says

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Long-term medicine shortages likely after tornado damages Pfizer plant

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant was severely damaged after a deadly tornado ripped through North Carolina on Wednesday.

Catastrophic flooding, extreme heat impact millions of Americans as tornado hits North Carolina

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Millions of Americans live in parts of the U.S. where temperatures have reached over 100 degrees. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s governor has declared a state of emergency following Wednesday’s heavy and potentially record-setting rain. Justin Michaels reports from Mayfield, Kentucky.

NC tornado: Homes flattened after EF-3 tornado rips through Rocky Mount

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Weather Many people who were in the path of this storm are working through the shock of seeing their homes and businesses destroyed. Crews are working on cleaning up the destruction left behind by the tornado that hit north of Rocky Mount on Wednesday.

Another chance of severe weather in the afternoon; tornado cleanup continues

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Thursday, July 20, 2023 11:19AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. The main threat is damaging wind. Downpours and small hail will also be possible. Storm coverage is leaning a bit more spotty in our area through the day. But, any storms that develop could be strong to severe. Friday brings a break from the severe weather threat. Highs will be…

American Red Cross sets up shelter after EF-3 tornado tears through Nash County

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:13AM RED OAK, N.C. (WTVD) — The American Red Cross opened a shelter to families and individuals whose homes were hit by an EF-3 tornado Wednesday. Many people in Nash and Edgecombe counties are still without power after an EF-3 tornado tore through homes and city buildings. The American Red Cross has set up a temporary shelter at Red Oak Baptist Church, 5515 Red Oak Road in Red Oak to aid…

Tornado causes major damage in North Carolina

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado that touched down in the Rocky Mount area of North Carolina damaged a Pfizer manufacturing plant and left a large trail of debris, while neighboring Kentucky was dealing with drenching rainfall. Mark Strassman reports.

'I don't have anything': Dortches residents survive as tornado reduces home to rubble

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 11:24PM DORTCHES, N.C. (WTVD) — A couple in a mobile home survived a frightening few moments when the EF-3 tornado that roared through Nash County destroyed their home, leaving nothing standing but the front-porch stairs. It happened in a community off N. Halifax Road. The home that Mike Poythress purchased new, just last year, was ripped off the foundation by the howling winds and deposited nearby, leaving appliances, furniture, and vinyl…

'We were able to collaboratively assess' | Camino helps flooding victims in majority-Latino community in Kannapolis

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Neighbors are returning home but still struggling after last month’s flooding forced dozens to evacuate. KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — A month has passed since a mobile home park in Kannapolis was flooded due to torrential rain. Dozens of residents had to evacuate and power was knocked out for days. The city of Kannapolis, Cabarrus County, and the Red Cross asked Camino to help because of its extensive experience working with the Latino community for the last…

Pfizer facility in North Carolina heavily damaged by tornado packing winds of up to 135 mph

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 9:46PM ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — A tornado heavily damaged a large Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, scattering medicine and other debris around the complex. Pfizer said its large complex in Rocky Mount was damaged by a twister that tore through Nash County. “We are assessing the situation to determine the impact on production,” the company said. “Our thoughts are with our colleagues, our patients, and the community…

Tornado travels 20+ miles, an hour on the ground before slamming into Nash County, Pfizer facility

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 9:37PM ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — A tornado heavily damaged a large Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, scattering medicine and other debris around the complex. Pfizer said its large complex in Rocky Mount was damaged by a twister that tore through Nash County. the Rocky Mount area “We are assessing the situation to determine the impact on production,” the company said. “Our thoughts are with our colleagues, our…

Pfizer building destroyed by tornado, 50,000 pallets of medicine damaged

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The Pfizer building in Rocky Mount had its roof ripped off by a tornado Wednesday. Injuries and significant damage were reported in Nash County. NASH COUNTY, N.C. — The roof was torn off the Pfizer building and 50,000 pallets of medicine were damaged by a tornado that touched down east of Raleigh Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Trailers were overturned at the Pfizer facility in Rocky Mount and parts of the building were splintered by the…

Tornado touches down east of Raleigh, causes significant damage

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado touched down north of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Wednesday, causing significant storm damage and injuries, officials said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado that touched down near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, caused major damage east of Raleigh Wednesday afternoon, officials said. A tornado warning in Nash County expired at 1:30 p.m. but not before the storm wreaked havoc in eastern North Carolina. According to WRAL-TV meteorologists, the tornado may have covered a path of…

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