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The latest: 7 tornado-related fatalities reported, road closures and power outages persist in Polk County

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service in Des Moines plans to survey the storm damage on Sunday and through the upcoming week. IOWA, USA — EDITOR’S NOTE: The above video is from Pleasant Hill, Iowa A tornado in Madison County killed six people Saturday — four adults and two children under the age of five — and injured four other adults, Madison County Emergency Management announced at a press conference. Emergency managers in Lucas County confirmed an additional…

Iowa tornado aftermath: 7 deaths reported, road closures and power outages persist in Polk County

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Wildfire in Florida forces evacuation of at least 750 homes; no injures reported

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Firefighters and emergency workers battled two massive wildfires Sunday in an area of the Florida Panhandle that was still recovering from destruction caused by a Category 5 Hurricane Michael more than three years ago. The 8,000-acre (about 3,237 hectare) Bertha Swamp Road fire and the 1,400-acre (567-hectare) Adkins Avenue fire threatened homes and forced the evacuation of residents of at least 750 homes in Bay County, Florida over the weekend. The…

Officials: 7 dead after tornadoes tore through central Iowa

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By SCOTT MCFETRIDGE and JOSH FUNK, Associated Press WINTERSET, Iowa — Seven people were killed, including two children, when several tornadoes swept through central Iowa, destroying homes and knocking down trees and power lines in the state’s deadliest storm in more than a decade, authorities said. Emergency management officials in Madison County said four were injured and six people were killed Saturday when one tornado touched down in the area southwest of Des Moines near…

Official: 6 dead, including children, as large tornado roars through central Iowa

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DES MOINES, Iowa — Six people were killed Saturday when a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said. Emergency management officials in Madison County said four were injured in addition to those killed when the tornado touched down in the area southwest of Des Moines at about 4:30 p.m. Among those killed were children and adults. Madison County Emergency Management Director Diogenes Ayala said 25 to…

Saturday tornadoes kill 6 in Madison County, 1 in Lucas County

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service in Des Moines plans to survey the storm damage on Sunday and through the upcoming week. IOWA, USA — A tornado in Madison County killed six people Saturday — four adults and two children under the age of five — and injured four other adults, Madison County Emergency Management announced at a press conference. Emergency managers in Lucas County confirmed an additional fatality in a rural area southeast of Chariton, bringing…

Lucas County confirms 1 death following tornado; Madison County says 6 killed

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Six dead and four injured in Saturday tornado, Madison County Emergency Management says

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service in Des Moines plans to survey the storm damage on Sunday and through the upcoming week. IOWA, USA — A tornado in Madison County killed six people Saturday — four adults and two children under the age of five — and injured four other adults, Madison County Emergency Management announced at a press conference. Three of the adults are in serious condition, and one was transported to a Des Moines hospital…

Official: 6 dead as large tornado roars through central Iowa

Posted on March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — Six people were killed Saturday when a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said. Emergency management officials in Madison County said six people died and four were injured when the tornado touch down in the area southwest of Des Moines at about 4:30 p.m. Among those killed were children and adults. Madison County Emergency Management Director Diogenes Ayala…

North Carolina Severe Weather Preparedness week kicks off Sunday

Posted on March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

March 5, 2022 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Next week is North Carolina’s annual Severe Weather Preparedness Week, running from March 6th through March 12th. The National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety are teaming up to bring this severe weather safety campaign to all of North Carolina’s residents. With warmer weather quickly approaching, now is the time to prepare for the severe weather season. Severe weather preparedness week focuses on a…

Brooks County officials urge south Falfurrias residents to evacuate due to wildfire

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Brooks County officials urged residents in south Falfurrias to evacuate due to a wildfire that affected at least 10 structures Friday afternoon. Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos went live on Facebook around 4:30 p.m. on Friday with an update on a large fire near County Road 300, 301, 302, and 303. Ramos said there is a mandatory evacuation for those county roads and County Road 402. “If you live in that area, please, it’s time to leave…

Spring means severe weather in NC; prepare now for tornadoes, storms

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Aimee Wilmoth Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 6 to 12 here in North Carolina, and the WRAL Severe Weather Center has everything you need to know to keep you and your family safe! The most active severe weather in North Carolina occurs during the months of March, April and May. Now is a perfect time to go over your safety plans with your family as we approach the active storm season. There will…

Hurricanes to host Capitals in 2023 outdoor game

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

March 3, 2022 RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The Carolina Hurricanes know their opponent and the date for their outdoor game next year — the Washington Capitals on Feb. 18, 2023. The team made the announcement on Thursday, just hours before the two teams met in Washington. The Stadium Series game will be played at N.C. State’s Carter-Finley Stadium. The ‘Canes were supposed to host the outdoor hockey game on Feb. 20, 2021, but the COVID-19…

Division of Marine Fisheries accepting applications for Hurricane Florence relief

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

March 1, 2022 (Photo: North Carolina Marine Fisheries) MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WWAY) — The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting applications for the Federally Funded Fishery Disaster Relief Program for Hurricane Florence. Financial relief is available to eligible seafood dealers and processors, ocean fishing piers, for-hire fishing operations, and bait and tackle shops affected by Hurricane Florence. The division has mailed application packets to eligible licensed seafood dealers, ocean fishing piers, and for-hire fishing…

Weather IQ: When is Severe Weather Season?

Posted on February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

For the South and the Carolinas, there is a certain time of year that the worst storms and tornadoes typically occur. During Severe Weather Season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From January to December, the Carolinas have some level of chance for a severe thunderstorm. But that chance drastically heightens during Severe Weather Season. When and what is Severe Weather Season? It is this time of the year that produces some of the worst tornadoes, largest hailstones,…

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