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Flood watch issued for Triangle, areas south through tonight

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Thursday, June 22, 2023 10:02AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The theme of the week when it comes to weather has been rain and that will continue on Thursday with a severe weather risk and flood watch in place. The watch has been issued for the Triangle and areas south through Thursday night. 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, with isolated storms bringing even higher totals. Thunderstorms midday through the evening will be…

In tornado’s aftermath, Perryton residents refuse to see their town wiped from the map

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. PERRYTON — Margarita Escobar was cooking dinner when she looked out her kitchen window and froze. She watched a massive tornado cross the highway and curve toward the neighborhood where she’s lived for more than 20 years. “We have a basement, but we couldn’t go to it because my dad is in a…

Benefits emerge from the Green Swamp wildfire

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago SUPPLY, NC (WWAY) — The Green Swamp wildfire in Brunswick County has been burning for more than a week, disrupting the air quality for thousands of people in the Cape Fear. We’re continuing to learn that the efforts to contain the fire are working and experts say there are some benefits of the fire. Although this fire traveled beyond its expected route, it actually is going to do some good for…

FORECAST: Rain continues, watch for flooding across the area

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A Flood Watch is in effect for Mecklenburg County and areas north through Thursday afternoon. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:08 PM EDT June 21, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Aware: Flooding The WCNC Charlotte Weather Team wants you to remain weather aware tonight and tomorrow due to waves of rain leading to a flooding risk. Excessive…

Tropical Storm Bret spins toward eastern Caribbean as forecasters warn of heavy rainfall

Posted on June 21, 2023June 22, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The storm formed Monday — an early and aggressive start to the Atlantic hurricane season that began on June 1. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger on Wednesday as it took aim at islands in the eastern Caribbean that braced for torrential rainfall, landslides and flooding. Bret had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph) late Wednesday afternoon and was moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean at 15 mph (24…

Tropical Storm Bret continues path toward Caribbean, should weaken in Gulf of Mexico

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:33PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Bret is continuing its path toward the Caribbean. The storm was named on Monday afternoon. At 11 a.m., TS Bret had sustained winds of 60 mph and was moving west at 14 mph, and will strengthen as it keeps moving west. Strengthening is expected before Bret reaches the Lesser Antilles. Weakening is expected by Friday once Bret moves over the Caribbean Sea. The system…

FORECAST: More rain, flash flood risk again today

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:45 AM EDT June 21, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today and Thursday: Today and Thursday are days to remain weather aware. Excessive rainfall ongoing across the area could cause flash flood conditions. The onset of flooding can happen suddenly especially for communities near rivers, creeks, lakes and streams. Look for periods of rain…

Finding your flood risk, and other ways to prepare for flash flooding concerns

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Most of the Charlotte area is under a flood watch through Thursday, with some evacuations from rising water necessary Tuesday afternoon. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Parts of the Carolinas are under a flood watch this week, with heavy rains expected and up to 8 inches of rain possible in some parts of western North Carolina. Tuesday, rising waters along Irish Buffalo Creek in Kannapolis forced evacuations of some homes along Tiffany Drive. City officials said about…

Flash flood threat continues for the Charlotte area

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The Charlotte area could see up to 7 inches of rain this week with even higher totals in the North Carolina mountains, chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolinas will need to be Weather Aware this week due to heavy rains leading to a significant threat of flash flooding with up to 8 inches of rain possible in some parts of western North Carolina. WCNC Charlotte forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the Charlotte…

Kannapolis flooding leads to about 30 people being evacuated

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Heavy rainfall in Cabarrus County forced dozens of people to be evacuated from their homes on Tuesday. Officials said that 30 people were evacuated around Tiffany Drive in Kannapolis on Tuesday due to excessive flooding. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross is assisting residents displaced by the flooding, according to officials. Cabarrus and Rowan Counties are under a flash flood warning until Thursday. This photo was taken in Kannapolis around…

Tornadoes, dangerous heat hit central U.S.

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Parts of the country are dealing with dangerously high heat as some are still without power following weekend storms. Tornadoes are also still threatening the central U.S. after a deadly twister hit Mississippi early Monday. Omar Villafranca reports.

Kannapolis flooding leads to 30 people being evacuated

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Heavy rainfall in Cabarrus County forced dozens of people to be evacuated from their homes on Tuesday. Officials said that 30 people were evacuated around Tiffany Drive in Kannapolis on Tuesday due to excessive flooding. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross is assisting residents displaced from the flooding, according to officials. Several roads in Kannapolis have been closed due to flooding. These include:

FORECAST: Flash flood risk continues, remain weather aware

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Flash flooding is ongoing tonight. The potential for flash flooding continues through Thursday. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:56 PM EDT June 20, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight – Thursday Wednesday and Thursday are days to remain weather aware. Excessive rainfall ongoing across the Charlotte is expected to produce flooding. The onset of flooding can happen suddenly…

Rumor control: Hurricane Alley denies outbreak of head lice originated at waterpark

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Alley is speaking out after a local business owner claimed more than 50 of her clients got lice after visiting the downtown waterpark. In a now deleted post, Miranda Davis, owner of The Lice Angels, said Tuesday on the clinic’s Facebook and Instagram pages that “over 50 kids” who recently visited her clinic got lice at Hurricane Alley. In another deleted post, The Lice Angels said lice can live in pools and hold their…

Flash flood warning issued due to heavy rains in Charlotte area

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

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