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 […]
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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 […]
Record-high winds could hit the coast Tuesday. See the waves on these beach cams
Record-breaking winds for this time of year could churn up big waves along the North Carolina coast Tuesday afternoon and evening as a winter storm moves across the state. Not a good day for a drive to the beach, but you can still see the ocean in its wind-driven might through the marvel of live […]
High winds, heavy rains, flooding expected in Delaware. Here’s the latest forecast
A powerful storm with wind gusts hitting 50 to 60 mph and rain totals between 1.5 and 3 inches will hit Delaware starting around 10 a.m. Tuesday and remain in the area until Wednesday. Flood Watch The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the entire state. New Castle County is under a […]
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 […]
Powerful storm to bring dangerous winds, coastal flooding to Jersey Shore Tuesday
A high wind warning has been issue for the Jersey Shore, where wind gusts could reach 65 mph. The National Weather Service issued an advisory Tuesday morning for the Jersey Shore, warning of high winds that could reach 65 mph and significant rain that could cause coastal flooding. The worst of the storm is expected […]
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 […]
Light snowfall, strong winds and falling temperatures expected to continue through the week
Jan. 8—With Christmas and New Year’s over, winter weather has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. Less than half an inch of snow accumulated in the area Monday evening, and 1 to 3 inches were expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. Monday’s snow is expected to be followed by strong and gusty winds Tuesday, and periods […]
A storm will bring strong winds, heavy rain, possible power outages to NC on Tuesday
A winter storm that will affect much of the eastern U.S. over the next several days will bring heavy rain and strong winds to North Carolina on Tuesday. Severe weather is possible Thunderstorms are possible and in the Southeastern part of the state, from the Sandhills to the coast, there is a slight chance of […]
Strong winds, chance of storms expected Monday; cold fronts coming later in week
Dynamic weather patterns are in store for Austin this week, led by a combination of rain, thunder and strong winds expected to move into the area Sunday night and early Monday morning. Light rain will return to Central Texas on Monday, with chances sitting at 80% at 6 a.m. before dropping to 20% by midday. […]