Tag: winds

power restored to 17K as winds, rain subside

A strong storm system battered Beaufort County with rain and heavy winds Tuesday afternoon — but reported damages appear to be minimal as power slowly returned to the Lowcountry. Fire officials from across the county said the volume of storm-related calls was about what they expected. Despite a sizable number of downed trees, no injuries […]

Straight-line winds create momentary traffic snarls, power outages

Jan. 9—Nearly a full day of heavy, steady and often rainy straight line winds created momentary traffic snarls in North Alabama and caused power outages late Monday and throughout Tuesday in Athens, Cullman and widely scattered portions of rural Cullman County. But as the winds began slightly to subside late Tuesday, the wild, windy start […]

Gusty winds, rain Tuesday could cause power outages

Jan. 9—Gusty winds and some rain are expected to continue Tuesday in the Decatur area, potentially causing branches to break off or trees to fall with resulting power outages, according to a meteorologist, with a wind advisory continuing throughout the day. The winds will “probably trim back to 25 to 35 or so miles per […]

Storm rolls through Georgia Tuesday, brings heavy rain, high winds

A strong storm system will move across Georgia Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and potentially damaging winds. According to the NWS, damaging winds, hail and tornado activity are possible throughout the day. More than 100 school systems across the state have modified schedules on Tuesday, with a majority closing or going to virtual learning. For the […]

High winds, heavy rain on tap for Hampton Roads region

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, face the likelihood of high winds and heavy rain from an impending and wide-ranging storm that could cause damage, power outages and flooding. High wind warnings, along with a flood watch, are in effect throughout the region Tuesday through early […]

Winds, rains topple bricks from downtown storefront

Jan. 8—Monday afternoon bricks began falling from the facade of a building at 117 W. Spring Street. Many will recognize the building as home to the “Welcome to Historic Downtown” mural painted by artist Dana Matthews. “The mortar is deteriorating,” said City Manager Teresa Herrera. Heavy winds and rains from a storm front blowing across […]