Eastern Caribbean islands shut down as Tropical Storm Bret closes in

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Eastern Caribbean islands shut down as Tropical Storm Bret closes in

Tropical Storm Bret bore down on the eastern Caribbean on Thursday night as islands shut down and braced for torrential downpours, landslides, and flooding. A hurricane watch was issued for St. Lucia and local forecasters warned of a potential direct hit. The storm was centered about 55 miles (90 kilometers) southeast of St. Lucia on Thursday night and moving westward at 16 mph (26 kph). It had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph),…

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Confirmed EF1 Tornado rips through Kinston furniture store

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Confirmed EF1 Tornado rips through Kinston furniture store

KINSTON, N.C. — An EF1 Tornado ripped through a Kinston shopping center Thursday after, damaging the Furniture Fair store. Emergency crews responded to the scene at 2429 N Herritage Street around noon to see the aftermath of blown-out windows, holes in the roof, and enormous debris. The Lenoir County leaders said they did not see this type of threat coming. “We were given notification of a potential roof collapse and a possible tornado that touched…

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Catawba River water being tested after flooding in Kannapolis

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Catawba River water being tested after flooding in Kannapolis

After receiving between six and seven inches of rain this week, riverkeepers are worried about debris and increased bacteria in the water. CATAWBA, N.C. — With the heavy rain leading to flooding in many parts of the Charlotte area, crews are beginning to assess the damage caused by flash floods and monitoring creek and river levels. Some areas saw more rain than others and Kannapolis got some of the worst of it with rainfall totaling…

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Kannapolis residents displaced after flooding

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Kannapolis residents displaced after flooding

WCNC Charlotte found some of the mobile homes were set up on flood plains. KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Several residents in Kannapolis are being displaced after their neighborhood was flooded by heavy rainfall. Residents were given a notice saying they can’t enter their homes until an inspection is completed. On Thursday, Duke Energy cut off the power to at least 12 homes.  The city of Kannapolis says the homes are unsafe and damaged by floodwaters after…

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At Least Four People Killed After Tornado Hits Matador, A Small Town Outside Lubbock

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At Least Four People Killed After Tornado Hits Matador, A Small Town Outside Lubbock

At least four people are dead and nine are injured after a tornado hit Matador, a small town of nearly 800 people northeast of Lubbock, late Wednesday night. The tornado was brought on by several severe storms in the region. A video from a local storm chaser showed significant damage to the small town in the Texas Rolling Plains. Matador Mayor Pat Smith told CBS News that crews were digging people out of rubble in the aftermath — and…

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FORECAST: Heavy rain at times, flooding risk Thursday

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FORECAST: Heavy rain at times, flooding risk Thursday

A Flood Watch is in effect through this evening. Better weather returns this weekend! Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 1:05 PM EDT June 22, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Flood Risk: Thursday It’ll be the last day for a widespread flooding risk across the Charlotte area. Expect another gloomy afternoon with clouds, off and on rain, and winds…

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Tornado near Lubbock kills four people, town still without power

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Tornado near Lubbock kills four people, town still without power

A tornado in Matador, near Lubbock caused extensive damage, and left four dead. Four people died in a tornado that touched down in Matador, near Lubbock, on Wednesday night. Ten people were reportedly injured, according to officials. “We’ve since had one that passed away at the hospital so that brings the total to four, that have perished as a result of the storm, nine or 10 that were transported,” said Texas DPS Sgt. Johnny Bures….

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Two tornadoes devastate Panhandle towns in a week

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Two tornadoes devastate Panhandle towns in a week

From Texas Tech Public Media: Residents of Matador are cleaning up after a deadly tornado struck the community, the second in a week to tear through a small Texas Panhandle town. The tornado was reported around 8 p.m. Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, emergency officials said four people were killed and ten were injured. Matador is a community of about 570 people 80 miles northeast of Lubbock. “Luckily, being a tight-knit community, everyone knows everyone,”…

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Tornado rips through Matador, Texas overnight killing 4 people

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Tornado rips through Matador, Texas overnight killing 4 people

The residents of a Texas Panhandle town were left combing through destruction left by what Lubbock officials are calling an “unprecedented” tornado that tore through the town Wednesday evening, June 21. Derek Delgado, spokesperson with Lubbock Fire and Rescue, said at a press conference Thursday morning, June 22, that a tornado touched down in Matador around 8 p.m. killing four people and injuring 10 others. This was the second deadly tornado in Texas in the…

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At least four people killed after tornado hits Matador, a small town outside Lubbock

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At least four people killed after tornado hits Matador, a small town outside Lubbock

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. At least four people are dead and nine are injured after a tornado hit Matador, a small town of nearly 800 people northeast of Lubbock, late Wednesday night. The tornado was brought on by several severe storms in the region. A video from a local stormchaser showed significant damage to the small town…

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Tornadoes tear through northwest Texas town, killing 4 people and causing widespread damage

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Tornadoes tear through northwest Texas town, killing 4 people and causing widespread damage

The town of Matador also suffered widespread damage. MATADOR, Texas — A line of severe storms produced what a meteorologist calls a rare combination of multiple tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and softball-sized hail in northwest Texas, killing at least four people and causing significant damage around the town of Matador. A supercell developed about 8 p.m. Wednesday near Amarillo before striking Matador, killing four people, injuring nine and causing widespread damage, said senior forecaster Matt Ziebell…

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4 people confirmed dead in tornado northeast of Lubbock, Texas, officials say

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4 people confirmed dead in tornado northeast of Lubbock, Texas, officials say

MATADOR, Texas — A line of severe storms produced multiple tornadoes Wednesday evening on the Rolling Plains in Texas, killing at least four people and causing significant damage around the northern town of Matador. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported that the storms also produced softball-size hail and wind gusts topping 100 mph in other communities including Jayton, which also was under a tornado warning as the line moved southeast Wednesday night, according to the National Weather…

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