1 minute ago A statewide tornado drill is planned for Wednesday morning (Photo: MGN) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This is Severe Weather Preparedness week in North Carolina. As part of the preparation, a statewide tornado drill is planned for schools, businesses and other groups Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. The drills allow people to practice tornado safety actions and procedures. Be sure to have a NOAA Weather Radio or our WWAY Weather App to receive severe…

March 6, 2023 (Photo: WWAY) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A large group of veterans and nonprofit organizations came together on Monday, to celebrate the completion of repairs to a veteran’s home. The house was initially damaged by Hurricane Florence in 2018. Purple Heart Homes, a national nonprofit based out of Statesville, hosted its “Mission Complete Ceremony” at army veteran Frederick Smith’s home in Leland. Army veteran Frederick Smith has lived in his house for nearly…

6 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in the state, and the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety are teaming up to bring this severe weather safety campaign to all North Carolinians.  Today’s topic is severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.    Thunderstorms are sometimes underestimated as a serious weather threat, but they can be just as deadly as tornadoes.   Wind causes the most of…

Deputy Director of Brunswick County (NC) Emergency Management Services shares tips on preparing before storm season 7 minutes ago LELAND, NC (WWAY) – –   Protecting yourself, your family and your home during a severe storm takes on special meaning this time of year as Severe Weather Preparedness Week gets underway in North Carolina. All week, WWAY meteorologists will be sharing tips to stay safe in potentially dangerous weather. Monday’s topic is severe thunderstorms and tornados….