New storm takes aim, bringing blizzard conditions, flooding and maybe more tornadoes

New storm takes aim, bringing blizzard conditions, flooding and maybe more tornadoes

A massive storm developing in the Southwest is starting to head east — bringing blizzard conditions from Colorado to the Dakotas, flooding to the Plains and Midwest and potentially severe weather to the South. Here is the latest forecast: The storm is in the Southwest Tuesday morning, drenching Southern California, Phoenix and Las Vegas with rain. By Tuesday night the storm will move into the central Rockies with a cold front extending into western Texas,…

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NWS: Tornadoes, hail, 60+ mph winds possible as storm cell marches across Texas

NWS: Tornadoes, hail, 60+ mph winds possible as storm cell marches across Texas

A massive storm cell predicted to roll eastward across Texas tonight could produce tornadoes, hail and winds up to 70 mph, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service. A massive storm cell predicted to roll eastward across Texas tonight could produce tornadoes, hail and winds up to 70 mph, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1…

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Six months after Florence, Jones County town still cleaning up, waiting for help

Six months after Florence, Jones County town still cleaning up, waiting for help

By Richard Adkins, WRAL photojournalist Pollocksville, N.C. — In the six months since Hurricane Florence hit eastern North Carolina, Tamra Church has been doing little more than cleaning up. “It takes a long time to clean up after a flood I’m finding,” she said standing in front of her home on Main Street in Pollocksville. Many homes in the area are still uninhabitable. The Trent River rose quickly here; the recovery here is much slower….

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In six months since Florence, Jones County town spends time cleaning up, waiting for help

In six months since Florence, Jones County town spends time cleaning up, waiting for help

By Richard Adkins, WRAL photojournalist Pollocksville, N.C. — In the six months since Hurricane Florence hit eastern North Carolina, Tamra Church has been doing little more than cleaning up. “It takes a long time to clean up after a flood I’m finding,” she said standing in front of her home on Main Street in Pollocksville. Many homes in the area are still uninhabitable. The Trent River rose quickly here; the recovery here is much slower….

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Severe weather in South could mean more tornadoes

Severe weather in South could mean more tornadoes

A massive storm developing in the Southwest will be tracking northeast into the central U.S., creating blizzard conditions, flooding and severe storms that may produce tornadoes. Snow already fell in southern California yesterday, just outside of Los Angeles and San Diego. Rain is falling in those cities now as well as in Phoenix and Las Vegas. This morning, 18 states from California to Wisconsin are under warnings or alerts, as the storm’s center delivers more…

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Svechnikov, Mrazek propel Hurricanes to 3-0 win over Avs

Svechnikov, Mrazek propel Hurricanes to 3-0 win over Avs

Andrei Svechnikov had two goals and an assist, Petr Mrazek stopped 38 shots and the Carolina Hurricanes earned a rare win at Pepsi Center by beating the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Monday night. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton also scored as the Hurricanes won in Denver for just the second time in 13 games since Colorado moved into its longtime home for the 1999-2000 season. Mrazek’s fourth shutout of the season propelled the Hurricanes into a tie…

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Are some homes worth the renovation after Hurricane Florence?

Are some homes worth the renovation after Hurricane Florence?

A realtor says some homes are still in demand after Hurricane Florence. (Photo: Kylie Jones/WWAY) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Slowly but surely, homes are being rebuilt after Florence. But are these homes worth the investment? One realtor says the homes in Stoney Creek are proving to still be in demand. – Advertisement – Eight homes in the neighborhood are getting a second chance after being flooded out by Florence. Realtor Kirk Pugh says this could be…

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Six months after Florence, Wilmington still trying to get on its feet

Six months after Florence, Wilmington still trying to get on its feet

By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter Wilmington, N.C. — It has been six months since Hurricane Florence roared through Wilmington, and one of the biggest challenges in some of its neighborhoods after the storm is getting contractors. That’s why people are relying heavily on volunteer groups to get back on their feet. “We are recovering, but we are still in a recovery process,” said Lynetta Karlson. “We’re not 100 percent.” Since the day Florence hit, Lynetta…

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Why hasn't Hurricane Harvey damage to this post office been repaired?

Why hasn't Hurricane Harvey damage to this post office been repaired?

CLOSE Hurricane Harvey is the first disaster in which houses of worship became eligible for public assistance under FEMA. Rachel Denny Clow, Corpus Christi Caller-Times This is a story about urban blight and urban renewal, neglectful ownership and pride of ownership. It’s also a story about how far from over is the story of Hurricane Harvey. Harvey did its damage in August and early September 2017. Here it is, 2019, and some of our biggest…

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More severe weather, heavy rain expected this week

More severe weather, heavy rain expected this week

Storms over the weekend produced 11 tornadoes in five states — Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee — and more than a foot of snow accumulation from the Dakotas into Minnesota. That same storm tracked into the Northeast, where it delivered rain and snow. A new storm out West already is delivering rain, hail and snow in parts of California. Twelve states this morning, including California, are under alerts for high winds, snow or flooding….

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MacKinnon, Avalanche to host the Hurricanes

MacKinnon, Avalanche to host the Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes (37-24-7, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Colorado Avalanche (30-27-12, 10th in the Western Conference) Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado into a matchup with Carolina. He’s fifth in the NHL with 87 points, scoring 35 goals and recording 52 assists. The Avalanche are 15-12-6 on their home ice. Colorado averages 4.2 penalties per game, the most in the Western Conference. Ian Cole leads the team with 33…

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S.A. man's parents survive tornado with only home left standing

S.A. man's parents survive tornado with only home left standing

SAN ANTONIO — Last Sunday, a EF-4 tornado ripped through the small town of Beauregard. It’s located 60 miles east of Montgomery. Roughly 10,000 people live in the town. San Antonian Christopher Long said his parents, Richard and Sondra Widger, have lived in that community for 22 years. He said out of the 23 people killed, some of them were his parents’ neighbors. Beaureguard Community Christopher Long “It’s really devastating. Even to not live here…

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Shack 512 restaurant along Lake Travis to reopen after historic flooding

Shack 512 restaurant along Lake Travis to reopen after historic flooding

VOLENTE, Texas — The only thing left visible at Shack 512 after last year’s flooding along Lake Travis was the roof. Business owners said although the last few months were a struggle, they are ready to get the business back up and running. “When I got down here, I realized what it’s like to be at the bottom of the river,” Jon Silva, owner of Shack 512, said. “In the end, the water ended up…

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Hurricanes, Avalanche fight for playoff survival in matchup

Hurricanes, Avalanche fight for playoff survival in matchup

Sometimes a team needs something to rally around to spur it on during a long season. The Carolina Hurricanes were a good team and firmly in the playoff hunt three weeks ago, but now they have a mantra for extra motivation in the stretch run of the season. Don Cherry, the irascible former NHL coach turned analyst, referred to the Hurricanes as “jerks” for their big goal celebrations. Instead of taking offense, the Hurricanes leaned…

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