Weather

Power Out For Thousands As North Carolina Cleans Up From Storms

Will Michaels — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:03:34 +0000

Power was still out Friday morning for hundreds of thousands of people in North Carolina after severe storms.

A fast-moving system swept across the state Thursday, knocking down trees and power lines. Duke Energy Progress says nearly 60,000 people were without power Friday morning in Wake County. Meteorologist Phil Badgett says damage reports came in quickly Thursday night.

NC Pulls Out Of Drought

Dave DeWitt — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:21:00 +0000

Thanks to recent rainfalls associated with Tropical Storm Andrea, North Carolina is now out of drought or abnormally dry conditions for the first time in three years.

The persistent drought has wreaked havoc on agriculture, affecting apple crops in the western part of the state and corn in the east.

Now, thanks to Tropical Storm Andrea and other rain events this spring, the state is no longer suffering from even the mildest classification of drought condition – abnormally dry or “D-zero” - for the first time in the past three years.

Andrea Advances On NC, Dumps Heavy Rain

Will Michaels — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:06:46 +0000

Heavy rain continues Friday morning as Tropical Storm Andrea moves toward North Carolina.

Flash flood warnings were in effect in the Triangle while the coast remained under a tropical storm warning. Tornado watches were also in effect for Rocky Mount, Wilson Goldsboro and the surrounding areas.

Meteorologists Push Preparation Ahead Of Active Hurricane Season

Will Michaels — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:06:53 +0000

Forecasters are urging North Carolinians to have an emergency plan for hurricanes before the season starts.

18 Named Storms Predicted This Hurricane Season

Will Michaels — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Early forecasts predict an active hurricane season along the Atlantic coast.

Researchers at Colorado State University expect 18 named storms this year. They say four of those will likely be major storms at Category 3 or higher.

American Red Cross Launches Free Tornado App

Catherine Brand — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:43:08 +0000

A new tornado app from the American Red Cross is out this week. Available in both English and Spanish, it gives users instant access to local, real-time information on severe weather alerts and warnings.

Severe Weather Awareness Week Kicks Off With Signs Of Wintry Mix

Eric Hodge — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:30:37 +0000

Snow in the forecast Wednesday is a reminder that bad weather can hit North Carolina at any time. This is severe weather awareness week across the state and officials are urging the public to be prepared. Meteorologist Nick Petro says a statewide tornado drill will take place Wednesday morning.

Slushy Morning Will Give Way to Rainy Afternoon

Will Michaels — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:44:05 +0000

The National Weather Service says a winter weather advisory remained in effect for central North Carolina through 10 a.m. Friday. Forecasters say freezing rain will shift to rain through late morning in the Triangle and Triad. Meteorologist Nick Petro says temperatures will hover around the freezing mark.

"We're going to have to watch out for local slick spots, mainly on bridges and overpasses first, and as we get to the late morning, temperatures will then rise back above freezing," Petro says.

Artist Makes Indoor Tornado At CAM

Nicole Campbell and Frank Stasio — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:52:33 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy7S8lCohN4

Wintery Mix Serves Up Slick Roads

Gurnal Scott — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:13:02 +0000

Triangle areas are experiencing sleet, freezing rain and -- in some parts snow -- as part of a winter weather system quickly passing through. While the falling precipitation is expected to end this evening, the slick conditions it will leave behind may cause issues for drivers into tomorrow morning. NC DOT spokeswoman Jennifer Garifo says maintenance employees are planning for long shifts today.