1 dead, 28 injured after Illinois theater roof collapses during severe weather

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1 dead, 28 injured after Illinois theater roof collapses during severe weather

Hundreds of people were inside the theater for a sold-out metal concert featuring Morbid Angel, Skeletal Remains, Revocation ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Saturday, April 1, 2023 3:54AM BELVIDERE, Ill. — At least one person has died and 28 others are injured after the roof collapsed during a sold-out concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, as severe storms raced through the area Friday evening. The Boone County sheriff’s office confirmed multiple ambulances were called…

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An $80 million project expected to better protect Houston homes from flooding is underway

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An $80 million project expected to better protect Houston homes from flooding is underway

HOUSTON — City officials broke ground Friday on an $80 million project that is expected to better protect homes from flooding in parts of the northwest. “The Inwood project will provide flood damage reduction to over 4,400 structures in the White Oak Bayou and Vogel Creek watershed,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.  The construction of these basins will be at the former Inwood Forest golf course, which was purchased by the City of Houston  The…

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Tornado slams Little Rock, shreds rooftops, flips vehicles

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Tornado slams Little Rock, shreds rooftops, flips vehicles

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado plowed through Arkansas’ capital and surrounding areas Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. The Little Rock Fire Department reported heavy damage and debris in the western end of the city, saying on its Facebook page that firefighters were performing rescue operations in the area. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center in Little Rock…

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Tornado slams Little Rock, smashes rooftops, flips vehicles

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Tornado slams Little Rock, smashes rooftops, flips vehicles

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado plowed through Little Rock and surrounding areas on Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. More than 350,000 people were at risk as what the National Weather Service called a “confirmed large and destructive tornado” tore through business districts and neighborhoods in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Passengers and airport employees at…

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Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock and nearby areas

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Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock and nearby areas

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for Little Rock and surrounding areas, warning that 350,000 are in danger from a “confirmed large and destructive tornado.” Forecasters say the tornado was seen Friday afternoon in Little Rock and North Little Rock. There were no immediate reports of injuries. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Massive storms brewing over at least 15 states in the…

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Two local events cancelled due to Saturday’s severe weather threat

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Two local events cancelled due to Saturday’s severe weather threat

6 minutes ago Severe weather is forecast for Saturday (Photo: Pixabay) (WWAY) — A marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) of severe weather is forecast for the Cape Fear Saturday. As a result, some events have been cancelled. The Spring Fling in Bladenboro was scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m on Saturday. But it will no longer happen, according to organizers. Boling Spring Lakes Founders Day event has also been cancelled….

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Four firefighters deployed from Austin to Texas Panhandle for wildfire assistance

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Four firefighters deployed from Austin to Texas Panhandle for wildfire assistance

AUSTIN, Texas — Four Austin Fire Department (AFD) firefighters have been deployed to Lubbock to assist residents in the Texas Panhandle with the increased wildfire risk. The four firefighters left on Thursday, March 30, to head toward Lubbock. The members will be part of a Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) deployment on Strike Team 108. TIFMAS is used any time there is a hurricane, wildfire, flooding or other natural…

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Dreamville preps wrapping up, severe weather risk for Saturday

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Dreamville preps wrapping up, severe weather risk for Saturday

Friday, March 31, 2023 11:02AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Only one more day until Dreamville Festival begins and preparations are wrapping up, but tomorrow’s threat for rain may deter people away despite this being a rain or shine event. Chopper 11 flew over Dorothea Dix Park and it appears everything is in place for the 50-thousand fans expected to show up each day. Dix Park will be closed to the public today. Organizers have released…

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Strong wind storm to affect the area Saturday

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Strong wind storm to affect the area Saturday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Start securing those loose items in the yard now because, by Saturday. We should be seeing 20-35 mph winds with gusts over 50 mph. The strong low-pressure system has an enormous wind field that is similar to the remnants of a tropical storm without all the moisture. There will be a narrow line of storms possible with the front, but that will be brief as most of the high winds will be…

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