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Severe weather threat this weekend

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 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 asking you to stay alert to severe weather Sunday. A passing line of storms could bring damaging winds and isolated tornadoes to the Carolinas. When The severe weather threat is forecast between 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. Storms moving through the South on Friday and Saturday will…

The Pick of the Week today; severe weather chances by the end of the weekend

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Sunday is officially a Weather Alert Day for the Charlotte area. A mean line of storms will drag widespread severe storms across multiple states Friday-Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today It’s sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperatures. Highs will be in the upper 70s to around 80. 80 degrees is the warmest high so far in 2025. Today will either tie or surpass that number. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the upper 40s…

Chimney Rock business rebuilds with state support after hurricane

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Among the guests, Debbie Dalton of Mecklenburg County whose son Hunte died of a fentanyl overdose in 2016. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein will deliver his first State of the State Address, focusing on his vision for the state’s future while emphasizing ongoing recovery efforts in the western part of the state following Hurricane Helene. The governor plans to urge the General Assembly to prioritize investments in economic opportunity, workforce development, families…

One year after devastating Panhandle wildfires, Canadian resident reflects on the work of rebuilding

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. One year ago, the largest wildfire in state history ripped through the Texas Panhandle, leaving a trail of destruction. Since then, Remelle Farrar and other Panhandle residents have begun to rebuild, even as…

Hays County judge says software glitch caused some communication issues during wildfires

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

As wildfires burned near Buda and Kyle last week, some Hays County residents were confused by alerts they received from county agencies. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is addressing concerns over communication issues during wildfires last week. As wildfires broke out across the area, some residents were confused by alerts and multiple evacuation orders sent across different platforms. KUT reported that initial push alerts and posts from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office about…

FEMA deadline for Hurricane Helene recovery aid to governments, nonprofits extended

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Last week, the governor’s office extended the deadline for individual victims of Helene. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a move that should provide additional relief to thousands of North Carolinian organizations still recovering from Hurricane Helene, FEMA granted North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s request for a 30-day extension to apply for state, tribal, and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations. Last week, the governor’s office extended the deadline for individuals. The previous deadline for both…

Sellers and Rantanen are among the NHL trade deadline winners. Hurricanes and Boeser are some losers

Posted on March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

5 minutes ago Credit: NHL Chris Patrick woke up Friday morning to see what trades around the NHL he missed. Quickly, the Washington Capitals’ first-year general manager figured out that his colleagues around the league weren’t bluffing about what they wanted in return. “Prices have gone up significantly,” he said to himself, then sending a second-round pick to archrival Pittsburgh for depth forward Anthony Beauvillier before the deadline Friday. “You had to decide, if you wanted to…

Hurricane forecasters express concern over NOAA job cuts impact

Posted on March 7, 2025March 8, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/2e8028bb-2c6e-4853-868f-06fbe8214df8/20250308T002118/2e8028bb-2c6e-4853-868f-06fbe8214df8_750x422.jpg The jobs lost could impact the weather forecasts you get at home. SAN ANTONIO — As the federal government continues with firings and layoffs, one specific cut could impact the weather forecasts you get at home. It is NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration. They are key in shaping ocean, fisheries, climate, space and weather policies. It’s data is the invisible backbone of almost all weather forecasts, including hurricanes. “There were important cuts…

FEMA deadline for Hurricane Helene recovery aid extended again

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The previous deadline was Saturday, March 8, 2025. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a move that should provide additional relief to thousands of North Carolinians still recovering from Hurricane Helene, FEMA granted North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s request for a 30-day extension to apply for individual assistance. The previous deadline was Saturday, but now, the new deadline is April 7, 2025. “Thank you to FEMA and the Trump Administration for granting North Carolina’s request to extend…

Tornado drills to take place at schools across North Carolina Friday morning

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Friday morning, schools across the state are preparing for a tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. … The National Weather Service in cooperation with local broadcasters will conduct a statewide tornado drill on Friday, March 7. The alarm test will activate the Emergency Alert System and be carried by local radio broadcasters. The tornado drill was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but was rescheduled for Friday to avoid confusion; North Carolina had four tornado…

Hays County emergency alerts cause confusion during Tuesday's wildfires

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Alerts and multiple evacuation orders in Hays County left people confused Tuesday as wildfires broke out across the region. Initial push alerts and posts from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office about a wildfire east of Buda didn’t explicitly mention a fire, but referred to an “ongoing incident” and instructed people within a 3-mile radius to evacuate. Screenshot from phone One of the alerts Hays County residents received Tuesday that referred to an “ongoing incident.” Toni…

Tuesday's wildfires scorched more than 500 acres in south Bexar County

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/d55c549d-a751-47f6-9a20-e4fab082b418/20250306T022743/d55c549d-a751-47f6-9a20-e4fab082b418_750x422.jpg The Duke and Calaveras fires burned dozens of structures south of San Antonio, on a day when the flames were fanned by whipping winds. SAN ANTONIO — Lives were upended and homes reduced to rubble when a perfect storm of extreme winds and extremely dry conditions sparked a pair of fast-moving wildfires in far south and southeast Bexar County, challenging firefighters and the neighbors who rushed to help them. The Calaveras and Duke fires…

How big were this week's wildfires in Bexar County?

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Crews contain wildfire in southeast Williamson County

Posted on March 5, 2025March 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

There were at least eight reported fires in Williamson County on Tuesday. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Crews have contained a wildfire in southeast Williamson County that began on Tuesday. As of Wednesday evening, the Tree Line fire was 4 acres and 100% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire burned southeast of Taylor off CR 480, south of CR 479. The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management said as of 3:45 p.m….

Wildfire contained to 300 acres in northwest Matagorda County

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A fire burned near Midfield, Texas, Tuesday. Fire officials were worried about high winds, but were able to contain the fire. MIDFIELD, Texas — A wildfire in northwest Matagorda County warranted a large response as fire crews battled high winds Tuesday afternoon. The fire was fully contained Tuesday. The damage was limited to 300 acres, with crews working through the night to put out hot spots. No structures were burned and no injuries were reported….

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