Wildfire near Johnson City nearly fully contained

Wildfire near Johnson City nearly fully contained

Officials said visibility was less than a mile when they first arrived at the fire, with dust and winds making firefighting difficult. BLANCO COUNTY, Texas — Crews continue working to contain a wildfire west of Johnson City that started on Tuesday afternoon. The Blanco County Sheriff’s Office reported the large fire near Klett Ranch Road around 4 p.m. before crews were able to stop the fire’s progress. As of Wednesday at 1 p.m., the Texas…

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Trees uprooted in Raleigh neighborhoods after tornado warning

Trees uprooted in Raleigh neighborhoods after tornado warning

Large trees fell Wednesday in several Raleigh neighborhoods during the time that a tornado warning was issued for the area. Before 1 p.m., a large tree blocked the entrance to the Timbers Apartments off Millbrook Road. A line of cars formed, and residents couldn’t access the complex. WRAL News was there as a group of volunteers used handsaws and lifting power to remove the tree. The large tree was completely uprooted. A tornado has not…

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What to do during a tornado warning

What to do during a tornado warning

Quickly finding safety inside a sturdy structure can be the difference between life and death when severe weather strikes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado drill happening in both North Carolina and South Carolina Friday is reminding everyone to proactively find the places where they could safely hide during severe weather. The drill, which happens at 9:30 a.m. in North Carolina and 9 a.m. in South Carolina, will be carried out in schools, where students and…

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Storm damage reported after possible tornado in Union County

Storm damage reported after possible tornado in Union County

Hundreds are without power after severe storms caused damage in Union County Wednesday. WCNC Charlotte viewers have informed our newsroom about storm damage near Porter Ridge High School, which is in Indian Trail. Photos shared with Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich show downed trees and small buildings that experienced damage. The storm snapped power poles and toppled power lines along Lawyers Road and Highway 106. Around 8:30 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning…

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Live updates: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Durham & Chapel Hill; reports of possible tornado damage near Charlotte

Live updates: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Durham & Chapel Hill; reports of possible tornado damage near Charlotte

Alerts Tornado watch in effect for Triangle and several other counties Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Durham and Chapel Hill until 11:15 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect for Chatham, Lee, Moore and two other counties until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a rare Level 3 risk for severe storms. We have a line of strong-to-severe thunderstorms expected to impact central North Carolina from 9 a.m….

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Storm damage reported in Union County, NC

Storm damage reported in Union County, NC

Photos shared with WCNC Charlotte show downed trees and structural damage to buildings. INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — More than 800 Union Power Cooperative customers are without electricity after severe storms caused damage in Union County, North Carolina on Wednesday. WCNC Charlotte viewers have informed our newsroom about storm damage near Porter Ridge High School, which is in Indian Trail. Photos shared with Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich show downed trees and an outhouse that experienced damage.  WCNC Charlotte’s…

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Live updates: 1st tornado warning of the day issued for Forsyth County

Live updates: 1st tornado warning of the day issued for Forsyth County

Alerts Tornado watch in effect for Triangle and several other counties Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a rare Level 3 risk for severe storms in effect. We have a line of strong-to-severe thunderstorms expected to impact central North Carolina from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Here’s a minute-by-minute breakdown of everything that’s happening Wednesday. Live updates 8:19 a.m. The first tornado warning of the day was issued for Forsyth County until 8:45…

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Tornado warning for Union County, NC

Tornado warning for Union County, NC

The WCNC Weather Impact Team is asking people to stay alert on Wednesday because of severe storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Union County, North Carolina until 9 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Mecklenburg, Rowan, Cabarrus, and Union counties. Expect impacts from damaging winds through 9 a.m. A previous tornado warning issued at 7:30 a.m. for Chester County was allowed to expire at 7:45 a.m. The…

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Tornado warning issued for Chester County, SC

Tornado warning issued for Chester County, SC

The WCNC Weather Impact Team is asking people to stay alert on Wednesday because of the possibility of severe storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado warning has been issued for Chester County, South Carolina until 7:45 a.m. The WCNC Weather Impact team of meteorologists is tracking a severe thunderstorm near the city of Chester. This storm is producing rotation and a possible tornado. Locations within this warning include, but are not limited to Leeds, Cornwell,…

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport seeing cancellations, delays ahead of severe weather

Charlotte Douglas International Airport seeing cancellations, delays ahead of severe weather

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Delays and cancellations are piling up at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as the area prepares for severe weather Wednesday morning.  It’s important to note, these cancellations and delays can also be reflective of bad weather in other places in addition to weather impacts in Charlotte. Strong storms with the possibility of damaging winds are the reason to stay alert for severe weather on Wednesday morning in Charlotte. 

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Tracking severe weather threat during WRAL Weather Alert Day on Wednesday, Mar. 5

Tracking severe weather threat during WRAL Weather Alert Day on Wednesday, Mar. 5

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South Bexar County residents seek emergency shelter as wildfires threaten their homes

South Bexar County residents seek emergency shelter as wildfires threaten their homes

Ana Ortiz arrived at Mission Espada on Tuesday evening at a loss for words. She had her three family dogs and four daughters, two of whom have asthma, sought safety at the Red Cross emergency shelter amid the rapidly spreading wildfires. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. Ortiz said she was sent to the shelter because…

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Crews work to contain wildfire near Johnson City

Crews work to contain wildfire near Johnson City

Officials in Blanco County said more than 80 acres are burning as they work to contain the fire. BLANCO COUNTY, Texas — Crews continue working to contain a wildfire west of Johnson City that started Tuesday afternoon. The Blanco County Sheriff’s Office reported the large fire near Klett Ranch Road around 4 p.m. before crews were able to stop the fire’s progress. Authorities said the fire is 82 acres and that they managed to stop…

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Wildfire burning in northwest Matagorda County

Wildfire burning in northwest Matagorda County

A fire was burning near Midfield, Texas, at 65 acres as of Tuesday afternoon. MIDFIELD, Texas — A wildfire in northwest Matagorda County warranted a large response as fire crews battled high winds Tuesday afternoon. Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center said the fire had burned 65 acres and was 0% contained as of 4:27 p.m. No structures were burned and no injuries were reported as of 5 p.m. The fire was west of Midfield, Texas….

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Crews work to contain wildfire in southeast Williamson County

Crews work to contain wildfire in southeast Williamson County

There have been at least eight reported fires in Williamson County on Tuesday. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Crews are working to contain a wildfire in southeast Williamson County on Tuesday. As of 4:35 p.m., the Tree Line fire was 4 acres and 98% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire was burning southeast of Taylor off CR 480, south of CR 479. The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management said as of…

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