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Large fire caused by tornado cleanup in Catawba

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Large flames and black smoke could be seen coming out of the former Southern Furniture Monday. CATAWBA, N.C. — A demolition company cleaning up tornado damage in the town of Catawba Monday are believed to have accidentally started a large fire inside an old warehouse, according to officials. The company was using a cutting torch inside the former Southern Furniture building when the large blaze began, according to fire officials. Photos of the fire show large…

Tornado cleanup crew sparks large Catawba fire

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Severe weather possible overnight in Charlotte area, Panovich says

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

An approaching cold front could fuel a strong thunderstorms during the overnight hours. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A line of strong thunderstorms could produce severe weather in the Charlotte area early Wednesday morning, with WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich saying it’s a day to be Weather Aware. Panovich said the biggest threat will be damaging winds overnight, but you can’t rule out an isolated tornado or two as these storm storms push over the Carolinas….

Low-end severe weather threat arriving to Cape Fear Wednesday

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

12 seconds ago (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear has a low-end severe weather threat early on Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center currently has all of the area under at least a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for strong storms, with a portion of Pender County under a slight risk (level 2 out of 5). The main threats appear to be from gusty winds and hail, but a quick spin-up…

Severe storms entering San Antonio area, bringing risk of hail and damaging winds

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Storms are beginning to enter the San Antonio region, bringing a risk of half-dollar-sized hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph to the area. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is currently in effect for parts of Kendall and Kerr counties until 9:30 p.m. NWS says hail…

Severe storms possible Monday night for parts of San Antonio and the Hill Country; Risks include hail and damaging winds

Posted on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Storms are expected Monday evening into early Tuesday morning and they could become severe, according to the National Weather Service. San Antonio and the eastern part of the Hill Country are at a Level 2 risk of severe storms, meaning isolated to scattered severe storms are expected….

Marking 40 years since one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in North Carolina history

Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

21 seconds ago (Photo: NWS) (WWAY) — Thursday makes 40 years since one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in North Carolina’s history. Most of the tornado activity across the state on March 28, 1984 remained northwest of the Cape Fear, with several F3 and F4 twisters racing through. But a strong F3 impacted a small portion of extreme northwestern sections of Bladen County, with an F2 moving from South Carolina into Columbus County near Tabor…

On this day: Small NC town nearly leveled by devastating F4 tornado

Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

It only took six hours for 22 twisters to injure more than 1,000 people across North and South Carolina – and kill 57. On this day 40 years ago, the Carolinas Outbreak, which spawned the infamous Red Springs Tornado, laid waste to Eastern North Carolina in the most destructive outbreak in Carolina history. At the time, it had been a century since the Carolinas had seen a comparatively lethal and destructive storm. Red Springs Presbyterian Church…

Outer Banks flooding and overwash closes NC 12, ferry on Ocracoke Island

Posted on March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A coastal North Carolina highway will stay closed for the rest of the week. The Department of Transportation said N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island will stay closed until at least noon on Saturday. This past weekend’s stormy weather closed the highway from the National Park Service Pony Pens to the ferry terminal at the north end of the island. Sand and overwash on the road continue to be a problem, according to the Department…

Cows at three Texas dairy farms have bird flu, another blow to Cattle Country following wildfires

Posted on March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 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. LUBBOCK — Cows in the Texas Panhandle have tested positive for the bird flu, another blow to the Texas dairy industry following historic wildfires that killed at least 7,000 livestock. The discovery, reported at three different dairies, is believed to be the first time the disease was found in livestock, researchers say. Strains…

What we learned from the 2024 National Hurricane Conference

Posted on March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The National Hurricane Center is gearing up and preparing for what could be a very busy season. ORLANDO, Fla. — KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul was the only Houston-area meteorologist who attended the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando this year. The conference focused on all of the tools and technology that are being upgraded to better prepare meteorologists and residents for incoming storms. Day 1 Paul said the first day of the conference focused on evacuations,…

National Hurricane Center armed with better tracking, tools to warn of evacuations sooner

Posted on March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The National Hurricane Center is gearing up and preparing for what could be a very busy season. ORLANDO, Fla. — KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul was the only Houston-area meteorologist who attended the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando this year. Paul said the first day of the conference focused on evacuations, which is a subject of great importance to anyone who remembers the stress surrounding Hurricane Rita and the mess that was the 2005 Houston/Galveston evacuation. Since…

2024 hurricane season conditions 'concerning,' hurricane expert says

Posted on March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

On Monday, the director of the National Hurricane Center discussed what North Carolinians could see from the 2024 hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has not released its official forecast for hurricane season. but Dr. Michael Brennan with the NHC said the combination of rising sea surface temperatures and a developing La Niña pattern make this year’s forecast “concerning.” In 2023, the NOAA predicted a “nearly-normal” hurricane season. The most notable storm to…

NHC director: 2024 hurricane season conditions 'concerning,' but too early to predict

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

NHC director: 2024 hurricane season forecast 'concerning,' but too early to predict

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

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