300 Montgomery County structures were damaged in an EF-3 tornado. Now, leaders are trying to secure federal funding

300 Montgomery County structures were damaged in an EF-3 tornado. Now, leaders are trying to secure federal funding

Matthew Weaver, a resident of Porter Heights, said he and his mother were separated in their home by the force of the wind as a door slammed her to the ground. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A family who survived one of Saturday’s tornadoes is speaking out after the twister ripped the roof off their home. Matthew Weaver and his parents’ home was among the 300 structures damaged during the storm in Montgomery County. Montgomery County…

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'It's not there' | Splendora resident recalls moment they saw their house after it was likely damaged by a tornado

'It's not there' | Splendora resident recalls moment they saw their house after it was likely damaged by a tornado

An EF-3 tornado hit Montgomery County, damaging homes and buildings from Porter Heights to Splendora. SPLENDORA, Texas — A Montgomery County couple said their home was heavily damaged by Saturday’s strong tornadoes. An EF-3 tornado hit Montgomery County, damaging homes and buildings from Porter Heights to Splendora. One couple said they came home from work to see their home severely damaged. Despite the loss, they are grateful no one was hurt. “It was horrible knowing that…

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‘Pretty much all gone’ | Teachers figuring out next steps after tornado destroys elementary school in Alvin

‘Pretty much all gone’ | Teachers figuring out next steps after tornado destroys elementary school in Alvin

Corey’s Kitchen, a local restaurant in town, said it is donating part of the sales of its weekly special to help teachers at Walt Disney Elementary School. ALVIN, Texas — The community in Alvin is coming together after a devasting EF-2 tornado ripped through Brazoria County Saturday, destroying Walt Disney Elementary School. The damage to the school is extensive, with the roof caved in and several classrooms covered in debris. Alvin ISD said the school…

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FEMA extends Hurricane Helene disaster assistance deadline for North Carolina survivors

FEMA extends Hurricane Helene disaster assistance deadline for North Carolina survivors

Federal leaders have granted North Carolina an extension for Hurricane Helene disaster survivors to apply for government assistance. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted the extension until Feb. 6, 2025. Homeowners and renters in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Nash, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin and Yancey counties…

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Family credits divine intervention as tornado spares their home in Montgomery County

Family credits divine intervention as tornado spares their home in Montgomery County

A family is grateful their home was spared while also feeling sorrow for those around them who lost everything. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A family in Montgomery County is counting their blessings after narrowly avoiding devastation when a strong tornado moved through their community last weekend. Emergency officials said hundreds of buildings were damaged and some were destroyed. On Pickering Road in New Caney, a family is grateful their home was spared while also feeling…

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Montgomery County family's home spared as tornado destroys neighbor's trailer

Montgomery County family's home spared as tornado destroys neighbor's trailer

A family is grateful their home was spared while also feeling sorrow for those around them who lost everything. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A family in Montgomery County is counting their blessings after narrowly avoiding devastation when a strong tornado moved through their community last weekend. Emergency officials said hundreds of buildings were damaged and some were destroyed. On Pickering Road in New Caney, a family is grateful their home was spared while also feeling…

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NWS doesn't find evidence of tornado in Gaston, Iredell counties

NWS doesn't find evidence of tornado in Gaston, Iredell counties

NWS stopped in Clinton, South Carolina, Union, South Carolina, Clover, South Carolina, Gastonia/Belmont, North Carolina, before ending in Cornelius and Mooresville. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Weather Service went out to survey the areas most impacted by the severe weather on Sunday. It was moving so fast, that the worst of the weather only lasted for a few minutes, but that is all that it took to cause dozens of damage reports across the area. The National…

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NWS doesn't find evidence of tornado in Gaston, Iredell counties

NWS doesn't find evidence of tornado in Gaston, Iredell counties

NWS stopped in Clinton, South Carolina, Union, South Carolina, Clover, South Carolina, Gastonia/Belmont, North Carolina, before ending in Cornelius and Mooresville. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Weather Service went out to survey the areas most impacted by the severe weather on Sunday. It was moving so fast, that the worst of the weather only lasted for a few minutes, but that is all that it took to cause dozens of damage reports across the area. The National…

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Alvin ISD finds temporary solution for tornado-damaged elementary school

Alvin ISD finds temporary solution for tornado-damaged elementary school

Students and teachers prepare to return to class in a temporary location. ALVIN, Texas — Walt Disney Elementary School students and teachers are supposed to return to class next Tuesday, but it won’t be at their actual school. Walt Disney Elementary School in Alvin ISD suffered major damage in Saturday’s tornado outbreak. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said at least 40 structures were impacted by the tornado, including at least 30 homes. The other impacted…

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Houston-area police officer dies from injuries suffered after Hurricane Beryl cleanup

Houston-area police officer dies from injuries suffered after Hurricane Beryl cleanup

Officer Mark Herman had been fighting for his life since being injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Beryl at his home on July 8. HOUSTON — A police officer who was injured while cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl died over the weekend, according to the Bellaire Police Department. Bellaire police posted on Monday morning about the death of Officer Mark Herman. They said he had been hospitalized since being injured while cleaning up debris…

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Bellaire police officer dies months after being injured during Hurricane Beryl cleanup

Bellaire police officer dies months after being injured during Hurricane Beryl cleanup

Officer Mark Herman had been fighting for his life since being injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Beryl at his home on July 8. HOUSTON — A police officer who was injured while cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl died over the weekend, according to the Bellaire Police Department. Bellaire police posted on Monday morning about the death of Officer Mark Herman. They said he had been hospitalized since being injured while cleaning up debris…

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Bellaire police officer dies months after being injury during Hurricane Beryl cleanup

Bellaire police officer dies months after being injury during Hurricane Beryl cleanup

Officer Mark Herman had been fighting for his life since being injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Beryl at his home on July 8. HOUSTON — A police officer who was injured while cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl died over the weekend, according to the Bellaire Police Department. Bellaire police posted on Monday morning about the death of Officer Mark Herman. They said he had been hospitalized since being injured while cleaning up debris…

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Why were there so many tornado warnings on Sunday, Dec. 29

Why were there so many tornado warnings on Sunday, Dec. 29

A strong line of thunderstorms moved through on Dec. 29. This line was a textbook example of a well known weather phenomena: a QLCS. CLOVER, S.C. — On Dec. 29, 2024 a strong line of thunderstorms raced across the area. It was moving so fast, that the worst of the weather only lasted for a few minutes, but that is all that it took to cause dozens of damage reports across the area.  The storm was…

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Solar eclipse, sunny day flooding, heat death: Here are the stories you read the most in 2024

Solar eclipse, sunny day flooding, heat death: Here are the stories you read the most in 2024

As the year comes to a close, WRAL looks back at some of the most-read stories of 2024.  Most viewed stories on WRAL.com in 2024  When tech giant Google announced its annual Year in Search trends, early voting — the how, where and when, and the April solar eclipse showed up at the top of the list.  WRAL data shows 2024 total eclipse: Where, when and what we’ll see in North Carolina was the  story viewed most…

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Hundreds of structures damaged and up to 10 people injured in Montgomery County tornado

Hundreds of structures damaged and up to 10 people injured in Montgomery County tornado

Montgomery County Judge issued a disaster declaration following Saturday’s storm. CONROE, Texas — The Montgomery County judge issued a disaster declaration after strong storms damaged hundreds of buildings and injured up to ten people Saturday. Judge Mark Keough made the declaration after it was confirmed an EF-3 tornado landed in the Porter Heights area. Wind speeds were recorded between 135 to 165 miles per hour. In one of the hardest hit areas, a volunteer group…

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