Severe weather Coverage

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

From protecting windows to securing your yard, learn how to prepare your North Carolina home during hurricane season.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Category 1-5: An interactive look at hurricane damage

How much damage can wind do? Video and graphics provided by the National Hurricane Center, nhc.noaa.gov.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Watch: Trump's Wilmington rally canceled as thunderstorm approaches

Severe Weather Forces Trump Rally in Wilmington to be called off:

NC State researchers predict active Atlantic hurricane season with 15-20 named storms

North Carolina State University researchers predict that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will have 15 to 20 named storms, which is higher than the long-term average.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

13 years ago today: 30 tornadoes ripped through NC, killing four children & 20 others

Thirteen years ago, on April 16, 2011, 30 tornadoes touched down in North Carolina for the greatest one-day total on record for the state.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

Storm blows down trees and knocks out power in Lee County

Storm damage left thousands without power, most in Wake and Lee counties, without power, and major roadways were closed.

Strong winds bring down trees on power lines throughout the Triangle

Reports of fallen trees, closed roads, downed lines and power outages were piling up Thursday as wind gusts reached up to 50 mph.

Trees down, high winds on April 11, 2024

Gusty winds brought down trees across central North Carolina on April 11, 2024.

Tree falls on Gorman Street in Raleigh, bringing down powerline

A tree fell Wednesday, April 11, 2024, on Gorman Street in Raleigh between I-40 and Avent Ferry Road, bringing down a powerline.

Tornado blew at up to 110 mph in Wilkesboro

On Friday morning, crews were still out on the roads clearing debris, fallen trees and power outages.

WRAL staff

Toppled trees block roads, damage cars in Wake County

Two residents said they were lucky they weren't in the road or in their cars when the trees fell.

Severe weather causes multiple downed trees on Wednesday

Some areas saw wind gusts up to 40 mph and some counties were under a tornado warning. The weather prompted a WRAL Weather Alert Day..

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Storms expected to impact morning commute

It's a WRAL Weather Alert Day, and we're seeing heavy rain across the Triangle during the morning commute. WRAL's Kelsey Coffey takes a live look at the roads this morning.

Radar: Severe watches and warnings as storm system approaches

Take a look at the radar showing a wide view of watches and warnings as the storm system approaches.

7 tips to prep your home for severe spring weather

Follow these seven tips to ensure your family is ready when severe weather hits your home.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Overwash causes damages, closures on Outer Banks

Storms along the coast and a low-pressure system are causing issues on the Outer Banks. On Tuesday, the North Carolina DOT announced all lanes of N.C. 12 on Ocracoke Island will be closed until Saturday.

NC 12 closed on Ocracoke Island due to coastal storm, high surf

As many families prepare to head to the beach for Easter weekend, portions of N.C. Highway 12 on the north side of Ocracoke Island are closed until Saturday.

WRAL staff

NOAA gives early hurricane season predictions

With hurricane season fast approaching, WRAL News spoke with the director of the National Hurricane Center to learn what changing conditions in the Atlantic Ocean could mean for the 2024 hurricane season, and the tools they're using to track storms.

2024 hurricane season conditions 'concerning,' hurricane expert says

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has not released its official forecast for hurricane season. but Dr. Michael Brennan with the NHC said the combination of rising sea surface temperatures and a developing La Nina pattern make this year's forecast "concerning."

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist, and Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist

Samaritan's Purse aiding tornado victims in Ohio

After severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Ohio over the weekend, North Carolina-based charity Samaritan's Purse sent relief workers to the state to aid with clean-up

How to talk to kids about tornado safety

Talking to kids about tornadoes can be stressful, but helping them prepare for a life-threatening situation can pay off down the road.

WRAL Staff

Devastating storms & tornadoes kill 3 in Midwest

A powerful storm system that tore through at least nine states spawned devastating tornadoes that killed at least three people.

The 1993 storm of the century brought 50 inches of snow, 93 mph winds to NC

The storm impacted North Carolina on March 13 after a low formed in the Gulf of Mexico on March 12. It raced to the northeast and brought wind, snow and even storm surge to our state.

WRAL staff

Statewide tornado drill held on Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Emergency management officials say it's important that each family has a plan and that they practice it during tornadoes.