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Severe weather, blistering heat descend on parts of U.S.

Posted on June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Several parts of the U.S. have been hit by severe weather and triple-digit heat. The Weather Channel meteorologist Paul Goodloe has the forecast for the rest of the weekend.

Thursday's Texas Panhandle tornado that killed 3, including an 11-year-old, designated EF-3

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Officials on Saturday upgraded the intensity of the tornado to EF-3, saying it packed winds of up to 140 mph. Author: Associated Press, Sammy Turner, KHOU 11 Staff, WFAA Staff Published: 3:22 PM CDT June 17, 2023 Updated: 3:22 PM CDT June 17, 2023 PERRYTON, Texas — Two women and an 11-year-old boy were killed Thursday when an EF-3 tornado devastated the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton. Dozens others were injured in the storms and…

Thursday's Texas Panhandle tornado that killed 3, including an 11-year-old, designated EF-3

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

NCDOT to close area of Highway 211 due to Pulp Road Wildfire

Posted on June 17, 2023June 19, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

June 17, 2023 Portion of NC 211 Closed The closure will last through Tuesday, (-Marion Caldwell, WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (News Release)– The NCDOT will be closing Highway 211 from Little Macedonia to Camp Branch as of 2pm Saturday afternoon as firefighters continue operations to bring the fire’s edge closer to NC Highway 211. Barricades will be put into place, and law enforcement will be staged until 9pm. The road is expected to be closed…

EF-3 tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton. PERRYTON, Texas — (AP) — A tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton on Thursday, killing three people, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states. First responders from surrounding towns and cities and from neighboring Oklahoma descended on the town, which is home to more than 8,000 people and about 115…

Severe weather causes power outages and concert delays in Raleigh

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. — Severe weather moved across the Triangle Friday evening, causing traffic accidents, power outages, and delays. Concertgoers at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park felt firsthand the effects of the storms due to organizers delaying the opening doors for the Dierks Bentley show. As heavy rains poured in the area, hundreds were forced to evacuate the Red Hat Amphitheater moments before the show’s start due to extreme weather. “It poured for a hot…

Tornado levels nearly 200 homes in Texas town, leaves 3 dead

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado a quarter-of-a-mile wide ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton Thursday, leaving three people dead and dozens more injured, officials said. It was part of a severe storm system that also brought flash flooding to the Florida Panhandle. Hundreds of thousands of people remain without power across the South. Omar Villafranca reports from Perryton.

Brunswick County Wildfire impacting surrounding counties

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

15 seconds ago BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A wildfire in Brunswick County has now grown to more than 3,500 acres and it’s affecting air quality for several counties in the Cape Fear. The Cape Fear is covered in a blanket of smoke. Friday morning, Brunswick County moving from a code orange, to a red when it comes air quality. Pender and New Hanover counties still listed as code orange, which is still considered “at…

“This Is Pretty Devastating”: Three Dead, More Than 100 Injured After Tornado Sstrikes Perryton

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

At least three people in Perryton, a town of about 8,100 people in the Panhandle, died when a tornado hit the city Thursday afternoon in a storm that wounded more than 100 other people, Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard told local media Friday morning as officials sifted through debris left by the tornado that caught the community by surprise. Three people who had previously been reported missing were found. The extent of damage was not immediately clear…

Tornado kills 3, injures more in Texas Panhandle

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado ripped through the small town of Perryton in the Texas Panhandle on Thursday, killing at least three people and leaving many more injured. The town sustained massive damages to two blocks of stores. The local hospital reported between 50 and 100 weather-related admissions overnight. The whole city is without power. A single radio station is running on back-up generators to keep residents informed of emergency and relief operations. Suzanne Bellsnyder, editor of the…

Wildfire not impacting ILM flights

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

5 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– The wildfire in Brunswick County has some air travelers on edge. We checked in with Wilmington International Airport to see if the thick smoke is impacting flights coming in and out of the Cape Fear. An ILM spokesperson says they are not seeing any cancellations or delays from the Pulp Road fire at this time. They are urging anyone with flight plans to monitor the airport’s website and social…

Deadly tornado demolishes homes in Texas town

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Recovery efforts are underway in northern Texas after a deadly tornado struck the area. The powerful storm demolished much of the town of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border. At least three people were killed and dozens more were injured. KFDA reporter Alyssa Riggs has more.

Code Red air quality alert issued for Brunswick County due to wildfire

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

1 minute ago Brunswick County wildfire smoke continues to impact communities (Photo: Sydney Bouchelle / WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has upgraded the air quality warning for Brunswick County from Orange to Red status. That means conditions outdoors are especially dangerous for people with breathing issues or with underlying health conditions. The DEQ advises older adults, younger children and people with respiratory conditions to limit the amount…

Three dead, dozens injured after tornado strikes Perryton

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 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. At least three people in Perryton, a town of about 8,100 people in the Panhandle, died when a tornado hit the city Thursday afternoon in a storm that wounded dozens of other people, according to local news reports. Two people were also missing, ABC 7 reported, citing information from the local sheriff’s office…

At least 4 dead, dozens injured after tornadoes rip through Texas and Florida

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

PERRYTON, Texas — Tornadoes tore through parts of the United States on Thursday night, killing at least four people and injuring dozens of others, officials said. Three of the deaths occurred in Perryton, Texas, where a tornado destroyed homes and communication towers. The victims were identified as Becky Randall, a woman in her 60s who was found in a print shop; Cindy Bransgrove, a woman also in her 60s who was found in a food…

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