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Higher NC tornado risk Wednesday coincides with last time twisters hit region
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina weather forecasters said a higher risk of severe storms on Wednesday coincides with the last time tornadoes hit the region in September. CBS 17 Chief...
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Widespread outages for Duke Energy customers Wednesday as severe storm front...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — More than 13,000 Duke Energy customers were without power as a powerful storm system moved east through the Carolinas on Wednesday. According to Duke Energy, the number of North...
View ArticleDuke Energy prepares, responds to outages throughout NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — By Wednesday afternoon, thousands of Duke Energy customers were out of power as strong winds moved across central North Carolina. Those outages began in western North Carolina...
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PICTURES: A look at the damage in central North Carolina after Wednesday's storm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — How did the Wednesday storm impact central North Carolina? CBS 17 crews across the viewing area caught the following glimpses of damages from private homes to public highways....
View ArticleCan La Nina impact central NC spring severe weather?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Severe weather can happen in an instant, but we can be prepared with advanced warning. We know certain weather conditions lead to a better chance for severe weather, but...
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Storm brings power outages, fallen trees across parts of Wake County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Fallen trees, branches, and limbs laid scattered across some neighborhoods in Wake County. Others found themselves dealing with power outages. Quentine Nesmith, a maintenance...
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'So dangerous': Durham deals with downed power lines, car crashes, and...
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A line of storms created several wild scenes in Durham on Wednesday. A busted fire hydrant on North Roxboro Street spewed water over 30 feet into the sky, closing a lane of...
View ArticleCleanup and power restoration underway in Rocky Mount after storm
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Storm damage cleanup and power restoration started Wednesday afternoon shortly after a fast-moving storm, packing strong wind gusts and heavy rain, blew through Rocky Mount...
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Wilson experiences several downed trees from severe storms
WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) — As severe weather swept across North Carolina Wednesday, strong winds and heavy rain caused isolated damage in parts of Wilson. On Christopher Drive, northwest of downtown...
View ArticleWhere to seek shelter in a tornado, according to the CBS 17 Storm Team
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Do you know where to seek shelter in a tornado warning outside of your home? CBS 17 meteorologist Laura Smith is here to help you out. In September, nearly two dozen people in...
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Rocky Mount first responders recount EF-3 tornado 6 months later
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Last September when hurricane Helene was stealing all the weather headlines on the East Coast, it was an EF-3 tornado that hit Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The tornado hit...
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When to expect yellow pine pollen in central North Carolina?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — We are one week into March. While we've had storms and wild temperature swings so far this month, we still haven't had the annual blanket of yellow pine pollen. In central North...
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Allergies suddenly bad? NC pollen levels kick off spring allergy season at...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- If your allergies started showing up in the last couple of days, there could be a good reason: The North Carolina pollen count report showed a "high" reading to kick off the...
View Article'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse visible in America: will it be visible in...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — This Thursday night into Friday morning, the moon will begin turning into a coppery red color in a total lunar eclipse, creating a spectacle in the sky. According to NASA, the...
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Here's when central NC will average first 80-degree day in 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – For the first time this year, a stretch of 70-degree days is forecast for most days this week. We may even hit 80 degrees on at least two of the days. This comes as we're only...
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New technology revolutionizing severe weather forecasting, warning lead times
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new piece of forecasting technology from the National Weather Service could revolutionize how severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings are issued in the future. The...
View ArticleStay Ahead of the Storm: A severe weather special from the CBS 17 Storm Team
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Where do you turn in a tornado, what are the emergency kit must-haves and what technology is helping to keep communities safe when disaster strikes? Our CBS 17 Storm Team put...
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'Dirty rain' fell from central NC skies on Friday; Here's what caused it
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Did your car look like this after coming out of your dinner plans Friday night? Maybe you went out to your car Saturday morning and thought it was cleaner than that before you...
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SpaceX rocket launch scrubbed; Path was to be visible in central NC
UPDATE: Wednesday night's launch has been scrubbed due to a hydraulic issue on the ground, according to SpaceX's live broadcast. Previous story: RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Look up tonight! You may catch a...
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ALERT DAY: Severe storms possible Sunday in central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The final weekend of winter will bring another batch of spring storms ahead of a strong cold front Sunday. The storms could produce heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and even an...
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