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Ask the Meteorologist: Why do tornadoes target Tornado Alley, Dixie Alley?

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Less than 10 days into April, the United States has seen more than 100 reported tornadoes. Since I started this job in 2014, I’ve oftentimes visited schools, rotary clubs, assisted living centers, etc. One of the questions I get most often is either a) “how do tornadoes form?” or b) “why do tornadoes target certain parts of the country?” Tornadoes in NC vs. other states As many of you know, we’re not immune to tornadoes….

Nonprofit closes distribution site that aided thousands after Hurricane Helene

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Non-profit Valley Strong Disaster Relief (VSDR) is shifting its focus toward clean up and repair in western North Carolina after closing their supply distribution site in March. Silverados, a dive bar and former music venue based in Black Mountain, provided aid to local communities for over five months following the effects of Hurricane Helene Co-founder of VSDR Ian Monley was initially out of town at an antique festival when Helene reached the area. “At first,…

Trump approves federal assistance amid Arkansas flooding

Posted on April 6, 2025April 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

President Donald Trump approved Gov. Sarah Sanders request for assistance with the state response to storms, tornadoes and flooding that began April 2. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that President Donald Trump has approved federal assistance in response to the severe weather hitting Arkansas. Arkansas requested an Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to assist with the state response to storms, tornadoes and flooding that started on April 2. After last…

Weather Impact Alert: Tornado Watch issued for much of Southeast Texas until 9 p.m.

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Southeast Texas braces for severe weather this weekend as a cold front brings storms. HOUSTON — After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. Active watches and warnings: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. for much of Southeast Texas, including Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers, Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto counties The…

Colorado State University predicts above-average 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

12 minutes ago NOAA Hurricane Season Preparedness (Credit: Summer Trolli / WWAY News) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane season is around the corner and Thursday Colorado State University or CSU released their first forecast for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. They forecast another above-average season with 17 named storms, 9 of which could become hurricanes and 4 of those being major hurricanes meaning a category 3 or higher. CSU’s next forecast will come out June…

South and Midwest face potentially catastrophic rains and floods while reeling from tornadoes

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

10 seconds ago 2015 brought several memorable and historically important weather events to the Carolinas. (Photo: WWAY) LAKE CITY, Ark. (AP) — Parts of the Midwest and South faced the possibility of torrential rains and life-threatening flash floods Friday, while many communities were still reeling from tornadoes that destroyed whole neighborhoods and killed at least seven people. Forecasters warned of catastrophic weather on the way, with round after round of heavy rains expected in the central U.S….

Deadly 2024 hurricanes prompt WMO to retire three names

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The WMO retires Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John from the hurricane list due to their impact in 2024. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) Hurricane Committee has retired the names Beryl, Helene and Milton from its Atlantic basin list and John from the eastern Pacific list due to their destructive impact in 2024. These names will be replaced by Brianna, Holly, Miguel and Jake, respectively. There are six active hurricane name lists that…

Body recovered in North Carolina identified as East TN man who has been missing ever since Hurricane Helene

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office said Russell Wilber was found Friday in the Toe River. TELFORD, Tenn. — A body found in North Carolina has been identified as that of a man from East Tennessee who has been missing ever since Hurricane Helene brought deadly and historic flooding to the region. The North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office said Russell Wilber, 66, was found in the Toe River on Friday, March 28. He is from…

Tracking Carolina wildfires, evacuation orders still in effect

Posted on April 4, 2025April 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The Table Rock Complex has grown to over 13,000 acres as South Carolina crews battle the massive wildfires. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wildfires in both North Carolina and South Carolina are continuing to spread with little containment. The biggest fires are within 20 miles of each other. In North Carolina, the Black Cove, Deep Woods and Fish Hook fires are now being tracked under the consolidated umbrella of the Black Cove complex. The fires, which started…

Report: Coastal flooding could threaten 1.4 million homes by midcentury

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

By 2050, more than 2.5 million Americans could be living in areas at risk of a severe coastal flood, including tens of thousands along North Carolina’s coastline, according to a new analysis released Wednesday by Climate Central. The nonprofit climate research group used federal elevation and population data to map the land, homes and people that could be within reach of a 100-year coastal flood event, defined as a flood with a 1% chance of…

Caught on camera | Tornado touches down in Missouri

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado near Potosi was confirmed on weather radar. Residents caught numerous videos and photos of the twister soon after. POTOSI, Mo. — Soon after weather radar confirmed a tornado in the St. Louis region, multiple residents throughout Potosi flooded 5 On Your Side Weather Impact meteorologists with video and pictures of the twister. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado was on the ground near Potosi and was moving toward populated areas…

Carolina Hurricanes playoff tickets go on sale next week

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes announced single-game playoff tickets will go on sale next week. Tickets for the general public go on sale at noon ET Thursday, April 10. Season-ticket holders will have the opportunity to buy playoff tickets first on Wednesday, April 9. People can get text updates about playoff tickets by texting “PLAYOFFS25” to 919-705-0896. It’s unclear which team the Canes will match up against…

Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

More than 90 million people are at risk from the thunderstorms expected to hit over the next several days. WASHINGTON — Standing alongside the twisted steel tractors on his family farm in northwest Arkansas, Danny Qualls looked on while friends and relatives helped him begin cleaning up. The home where he spent his childhood but no longer lives was flattened by one of many tornadoes that left behind destruction from Oklahoma to Indiana — the first…

Weather Impact Alert: Cold front could trigger severe weather in Houston area this weekend | See timeline

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Southeast Texas braces for severe weather this weekend as a cold front brings storms. HOUSTON — After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area. The Storm Prediction Center has…

Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 3

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago Photo: Vecteezy/MGN (AP) — Violent storms and tornadoes tore through cities from Oklahoma to Indiana during what could be a record-setting period of deadly weather and flooding, destroying homes and sending debris nearly 5 miles into the air in one location. Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Wednesday and early Thursday from Texas to West Virginia as storms hit those and other states. Forecasters attributed the violent weather to daytime…

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