Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services flash flooding wcnc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wcnc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, here s how to stay prepared and weather aware
We re less than a month away from the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, so use this week to prepare. Author: Iisha Scott (WCNC) Updated: 6:36 PM EDT May 10, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. We re less than a month away from the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and after a record-breaking 2020 hurricane season, you want to make sure you and your family are prepared this year as we kick off National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
First, start thinking about an evacuation plan. Have a to-go bag with supplies like a first aid kit, flashlight, a battery-powered weather radio, extra chargers for your electronic devices, non-perishable food, and at least one gallon of water per person per day. Don t forget about your pets and their needs as well.
He knew something : The 1962 flight of Army Rangers that vanished into thin air
FacebookTwitterEmail
WATFORD/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images
The March 15, 1962, night shift started like any other aboard the Standard Oil super tanker Lenzen.
The ship and its crew were cutting through the waters between Guam and the Philippines. It was calm on the seas and in the skies. Above, scattered clouds floated pale across the inky blackness. About 1:30 a.m., the night watchman spotted what looked like a vapor trail high above him. When he spoke later to investigators, he said it appeared to be moving in an east-west direction. He tracked it until it passed behind a cloud. Then, something exploded.
Preparing for severe weather in North Carolina wfmynews2.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wfmynews2.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Now is the time | North Carolinians urged to prepare for severe weather Thursday
The state emergency operations center will be activated for Thursday s severe weather, and they’re not the only ones in preparation mode. Author: Lana Harris Updated: 12:39 PM EDT March 18, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. North Carolina emergency officials say strong tornados, localized flooding, hail, and damaging wind gusts are all possible throughout the state on Thursday. All North Carolinians should continue to monitor the forecast as details and expected timing will be refined over the next 12 to 24 hours,” said Will Ray, North Carolina Emergency Management chief of staff.
Ray said the state emergency operations center will be activated for Thursday s severe weather, and they’re not the only ones in preparation mode.