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Research I'm presenting at this year's Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference reveals a concerning trend regarding tornadoes in recent landfalling tropical systems.
WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels
A tornado tore through the northern suburbs of Paris on Monday, toppling a crane and killing one person, according to authorities.
Francesca Regalado, New York Times
Springfield Middle School in Lucama is set to fully reopen on Monday, Oct. 20, a year after a powerful EF3 tornado caused major damage.
Springfield Middle School in Lucama is set to fully reopen on Monday, a year after a powerful EF3 tornado caused major damage.
The U.S. saw its first EF-5 rated tornado in 12 years this past June, and we just found out the official rating Monday.
Chris Michaels, WRAL Meteorologist
A year after an EF3 tornado devastated Rocky Mount, leaving Keishia Justice's business in ruins, the resilient business owner is back on her feet. As another storm threatens, Nash County officials urge preparedness.
On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, a damaging tornado ripped through Nash County as Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina's mountains.
One year after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, the extent of the damage is becoming clearer.
A video of a dust devil on social media sparked the question, "how do these form when it's sunny out?"
Chris Michaels. WRAL meteorologist
Multiple tornado warnings were issued in Brunswick County near the North Carolina coast on Thursday after a confirmed waterspout was reported near Ocean Isle Beach.
This video shows a tornado lifting fire into the air as emergency workers attempt to extinguish multiple wildfires in Portugal. The fires were fueled by temperatures reaching up to 109 degrees.
Debby was a multi-day rain event that started August 6, 2024. The worst day in our area was Thursday, August 8.
Waterspouts form similarly to tornadoes. They're just over water, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean
Sanford officials reported seeing tornado damage at the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford. It is unclear how severe the possible tornado was. Another tornado warning touched down in the early evening in Orange County near Mebane.
North Carolina communities are still recovering from the impact of Tropical Depression Chantal, which left devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Alamance, Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties.
WRAL staff
WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer emails about processed foods and tornadoes in eastern North Carolina.
If it seems like tornadoes are becoming more frequent in eastern North Carolina, you're not imagining things. Eastern North Carolina, particularly the U.S. Route 301 corridor, has experienced a significant increase in tornado activity over the past six years. In a WRAL News special edition newscast, WRAL's Dan Haggerty talks to WRAL meteorologists about the increase.
Eastern North Carolina, particularly the U.S. Route 301 corridor, has experienced a significant increase in tornado activity over the past six years.
WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth and WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty discuss why tornadoes are becoming more frequent in eastern North Carolina.
WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels explains why debris can travel so far during a tornado.
Last week's EF-4 tornado in Kentucky flung debris more than 50 miles away
Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist
There are several pieces of information we use to make a seasonal forecast for hurricanes.
A recent cluster of tornadoes in eastern North Carolina has caused the people who live there to be concerned that they live in a new hotspot for severe weather.
