Third tropical depression of the season strengthen into Tropical Storm Bret

Third tropical depression of the season strengthen into Tropical Storm Bret

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The third tropical depression of the Atlantic Hurricane Season strengthened into Tropical Storm Bret. At 5 p.m., TS Bret had sustained winds of 40 mph and was moving west at 21 mph. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to move into the Lesser Antilles and the islands of the Caribbean Sea toward the end of the week. The storm could be at hurricane strength when it arrives at the islands….

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Multiple tornadoes have killed at least one person and injured nearly two dozen in Mississippi

Multiple tornadoes have killed at least one person and injured nearly two dozen in Mississippi

Monday, June 19, 2023 6:24PM JACKSON, Miss. — Multiple tornadoes swept through Mississippi overnight, killing one and injuring nearly two dozen, officials said. State emergency workers were still working with counties Monday morning to assess the damage from storms in which high temperatures and hail in some areas accompanied tornadoes. The death and injuries were reported by officials in east Mississippi’s Jasper County. In a Monday morning news release, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said…

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Brad Panovich: 'Huge risk' of flash flooding as front dumps rain on Carolinas

Brad Panovich: 'Huge risk' of flash flooding as front dumps rain on Carolinas

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. — It’s going to be a soggy week to be Weather Aware across the Carolinas with heavy rain expected at times and a serious risk of flash flooding, chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said.  Some areas could see up to 8 inches of rainfall with the highest…

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Brad Panovich: 'Huge risk' of flash flooding as front dumps rain on Carolinas

Brad Panovich: 'Huge risk' of flash flooding as front dumps rain on Carolinas

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. — It’s going to be a soggy week to be Weather Aware across the Carolinas with heavy rain expected at times and a serious risk of flash flooding, chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said.  Some areas could see up to 8 inches of rainfall with the highest…

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Brunswick County wildfire causes air quality issues in parts of NC

Brunswick County wildfire causes air quality issues in parts of NC

SUPPLY, N.C. — WECT reports an ongoing wildfire at the Green Swamp Game Land in Supply is causing smoke, road closures and air quality issues in southeastern portions of the state. Status of the wildfire As of 9:14 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, the wildfire was at 16,355 acres with containment increased to 10 percent. According to the North Carolina Forest Service, firefighters conducted mop-up operations along the fire perimeter, mitigating snags, extinguishing smoldering pockets…

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Heat wave triggers big storms, power outages in US Southeast, raises wildfire concerns in Southwest

Heat wave triggers big storms, power outages in US Southeast, raises wildfire concerns in Southwest

Forecasters warned people celebrating Father’s Day outdoors to take precautions as triple-digit temperatures prompted heat advisories across much of the southern U.S., triggered thunderstorms that knocked out power from Oklahoma to Mississippi and whipped up winds that raised wildfire threats in Arizona and New Mexico. A suspected tornado struck near Scranton, Arkansas early Sunday, destroying chicken houses and toppling trees onto homes, the National Weather Service said. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries….

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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Severe weather causes power outages and concert delays in Raleigh

Severe weather causes power outages and concert delays in Raleigh

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…

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