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Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Robeson County Friday, says the NWS
57+ min ago (287+ words) A report from the NWS Wilmington NC was issued on Friday at 2:30 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for Robeson County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 2:30 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm…...
UPDATE: Air quality alert in place for the Piedmont region until Thursday evening
23+ hour, 28+ min ago (228+ words) Raleigh News & Observer The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. At 4:22 p.m. on Thursday, the NWS Raleigh NC reported…...
Red wolf recovery sees boost as four litters born in Eastern North Carolina
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (359+ words) Four new litters of red wolf pups were born in the wild this spring, giving hope for the conservation of the world’s most endangered canine. According to recent reports from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Red Wolf Recovery Program,…...
Audit warns NC’s older, unregulated landfills could take 99 years to remediate
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1004+ words) An overwhelming majority of North Carolina landfill sites that operated prior to statewide regulations have not been adequately monitored of late, posing potential risks to public health and the environment, according to a new state audit. The Office of the…...
UPDATE: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Brunswick and Columbus counties Sunday
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (237+ words) The NWS Wilmington NC released an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 7:25 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 8 p.m. for Brunswick and Columbus counties. "At 7:25 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Honey Island, or 14 miles west of Leland, moving south at 15 mph," according…...
UPDATE: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Robeson and Columbus counties Sunday evening
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (276+ words) An updated report from the NWS Wilmington NC was issued on Sunday at 7:14 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. for Robeson and Columbus counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:14 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Evergreen,…...
Weather alert affecting the Piedmont region Sunday evening, says the NWS
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (308+ words) A weather alert was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC on Sunday at 6:22 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. The alert is for Montgomery, Moore, Anson and Richmond counties. Wind gusts of up to 55 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At…...
Weather alert affecting Western North Carolina Sunday evening - gusts may reach 40 mph
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (285+ words) A weather alert was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Sunday at 5:48 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. The alert is for Swain, Graham and Macon counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely. "At 5:48 p.m., Doppler…...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Western North Carolina early Sunday evening
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (222+ words) The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a report at 5:18 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. The alert is for Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln and Gaston counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:18 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a…...
Eastern North Carolina under a flood watch until Monday morning, says the NWS
5+ day, 56+ min ago (250+ words) On Sunday at 2:31 p.m. a flood watch was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA in effect until Monday at 6 a.m. The watch is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Northampton, Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, Camden, Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties....