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NC mom finds 6-year-old daughter in rubble after tornado destroys her home

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“It literally felt like it was Dorothy off the Wizard of Oz,” Laquasia Hughes said after finding her daughter safe Monday morning. HERTFORD, N.C. — A tornado swept through a neighborhood in northeastern North Carolina early Monday, leaving behind a trail of destruction and sending several people to the hospital. The Perquimans County Emergency Operations Center confirmed that 13 mobile homes were damaged at Longview Estates Mobile Home Park, located just off Woodville Road. Emergency…

Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago A storm damaged building is seen along Blackburn Lane, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Columbia, Tenn. Severe storms tore through the central and southeast U.S., Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing two people in Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) AP—A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. The…

NWS confirms Pender County tornado touchdown from Sunday evening storms

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

1 minute ago WWAY’s debris tracker showed the Pender County tornado Sunday evening (Photo: WWAY) PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A tornado touched down in Pender County Sunday night. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado Monday morning during a storm survey. Crews say damage was found along Herrings Chapel Road. They’re still in the process of determining the tornado’s track and intensity. We’ll provide an update on that information when it’s made available.

EF-1 tornado leaves trail of damage in South Carolina and beyond

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Survey teams confirmed an EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds formed over Lake Murray, causing damage near Chapin before dissipating after about 6 miles. LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Survey teams have confirmed that a tornado formed over Lake Murray on Sunday as a violent storm system that caused deaths and damage across the United States made its way through South Carolina. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds estimated at 90 mph…

Severe storms, flooding make mess for drivers on the road Sunday

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Intense rain, wind and storms made for a mess on the roads on Sunday during a WRAL Weather Alert Day. Flooded roads caused travel headaches for drivers in Wake County, as several areas of ponding water were spotted on Capital Boulevard near Old Louisburg Road. Much of the standing water was a result of intense rain during a flash flood warning in Wake County. The wet roads also made problems for drivers around the Triangle….

Power outages: Widespread impacts in NC mountains after severe weather outbreak

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Strong storms caused tens of thousands of power outages in North Carolina, toppling trees and power lines. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tens of thousands of power outages were reported across North Carolina and South Carolina as a line of strong-to-severe storms pushed toward the Charlotte area early Sunday. As of 11:05 a.m. Sunday, at least 44,000 outages were reported in North Carolina. That number was down from over 52,000 earlier in the day. The vast majority…

Weather Impact Alert: Tornado warning issued for Stanly County

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. A tornado warning is in effect for Stanly County until 10 a.m. Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the storm is traveling…

Heavy rain in Charlotte, tornado risk east of I-77

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 8:15 a.m., a second wave of storms was forming in the North Carolina mountains and foothills along Interstate 40….

Weather Impact Alert: Tornado watch issued for multiple counties

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 6:25 a.m., Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said the risk of severe weather is decreasing for areas west of Interstate…

Tornado watch issued for multiple counties until 2 p.m.

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 6:25 a.m., Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said the risk of severe weather is decreasing for areas west of Interstate…

Wildfires erupt in Oklahoma, Texas amid extreme fire weather conditions

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

1 minute ago Credit: CAL FIRE_Official / (CC BY-NC 2.0) / MGN Several wildfires have broken out in Texas and Oklahoma, prompting evacuations, amid extreme fire weather conditions on Friday. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center warned of “near historic” fire conditions in the Plains. Red flag and high wing warnings were in effect for several states in the Plains and Midwest on Friday. Very dry, warm and windy conditions made for extreme fire…

Triangle-area residents still reeling from storm damage brace for another round

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, as the chance for severe storms with damaging winds and localized flooding threaten part of Central North Carolina. Residents impacted by storms on March 5 are on edge about the intensity of round two. WRAL revisited Walden Pond Drive in Raleigh, where storm cleanup continues. A damaged tree could be seen on Walden Pond Drive. Wake County resident Raien Nwakuche said its an example of Mother Nature’s power. …

Severe weather storms forecast throughout South, Midwest; at least 3 dead in Texas

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

March 14, 2025 (Photo: Pixabay) CBS News— A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday overturned semitrucks on highways and fanned wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma, where officials called for evacuations in at least one town. Tornado threats loomed for the Mississippi Valley into the night and the Deep South on Saturday. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported three deaths Friday in three separate car crashes due to the low visibility, high winds…

Weather Impact Alert: Brad Panovich updates severe weather risk on Sunday

Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A risk of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes means you should stay alert for severe storms early Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system that’s expected to impact the Charlotte area early Sunday with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is asking everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather aware because of the severe weather risks. This storm…

Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk

Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago Winter storm leaves behind brutally cold temperatures across a big chunk of the U.S. (Photo: CNN) A huge storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the northern Plains and dry, gusty conditions in Texas and Oklahoma that pose a high risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service predicted extreme weather across a vast swath of the U.S. with a population exceeding 100 million people. Powerful…

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