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Storm Day Coverage - WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC
As the death toll keeps rising, a destructive storm that swept through the Southeast and killed more than 350 people is so far the second deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history. More>>
A horrific storm system that killed more than 300 people in seven states across the South is one of the worst the country has experienced in more than four decades. More>>
President Barack Obama and his family toured the shattered remains of storm-ravaged neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa, AL, and offered hope and help as 19 Alabama counties and seven states attempt to recover from storms that killed more than 300 people. More>>
TUSCALOOSA (RNN) - When University of Alabama law student Taylor Nichols emerged from his safe place - the laundry room in his Tuscaloosa apartment - his life was thankfully intact. More>>
An especially violent spring storm tore through the state of Alabama on Wednesday, tearing a path of destruction across the state and killing at least 131 people. More>>
Students at the University of Alabama hunkered down as a massive, mile-wide tornado came within a mile of the campus that houses thousands of people. It became the site of terror many of them had never experienced before. More>>
Governor Robert Bentley has mobilized approximately 1,400 Alabama National Guardsmen to provide emergency assistance to the Alabama counties impacted by the severe weather outbreak. More>>
Here are things that are desperately needed. More>>
The tornado that devastated the Hackleburg community has now been classified as an EF-5, the strongest on a scale measuring tornadoes. More>>
Governor Nathan Deal is currently touring the state after strong storm cells ravaged the state Wednesday night. Governor Deal says so far 14 people died across the state, and 16 counties were affected. More>>
The Yankees announced on Friday that they have donated $500,000 to support tornado-relief efforts in the southern U.S. More>>
The Yankees announced on Friday that they have donated $500,000 to support tornado-relief efforts in the southern U.S. More>>
Madison County officials held a news conference Saturday and outlined how residents can get help, where volunteers can help, when services will be restored and other important information for citizens. More>>
The devastation in north Alabama has been unimaginable. In Madison County alone, 239 homes were destroyed by Wednesday's deadly tornadoes. More>>
The Alabama Hospital Association is asking all hospitals in areas not affected by this week's storms to assist in replenishing blood supplies by encouraging their employees and their families to donate blood on Tues., May 3, and Wed., May 4. More>>
Governor Robert Bentley Friday signed a proclamation calling for a statewide "Day of Prayer" on Sunday, May 1 to remember those who lost their lives in Wednesday's storms. More>>
Well, Michelle and I want to express, first of all, our deepest condolences to not just the city of Tuscaloosa but the state of Alabama and all the other states that have been affected by this unbelievable storm. More>>
A touching tribute from students at Prattville High School. More>>
Home, trees, and cars can be replaced, but it's that special picture, important document, or family heirloom that usually causes the most heartache for storm victims, but a facebook page that popped up after the storms hopes to reunite those items with their owners. More>>
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor is sending teams of deputies to help patrol in some of the damaged areas in Alabama. More>>
TIC Federal Credit Union will be collecting bottled water during an event today at their North Branch location Friday, April 29th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7300 Veterans Parkway, Columbus. More>>
The National Weather Service confirmed Friday morning that seven tornadoes touched down in central and southwest Virginia Wednesday and Thursday. Governor Bob McDonnell is touring the area with the most damaging, an EF3 tornado in Washington County. More>>
As we saw on Wednesday severe storms rolled across Region 8 and before long a quick spin-up tornado had developed in southern Craighead County. More>>
Governor Nathan Deal is currently touring the state after strong storm cells ravaged the state Wednesday night. Governor Deal says so far 14 people died across the state, and 16 counties were affected. More>>
Elmore County High School in Eclectic is being used as a shelter. The Red Cross, Elmore County EMA and others have been providing food and other assistance to storm victims. More>>
The Alabama death toll continues to climb as the shock of what happened Wednesday starts to sink in. More>>
Crews are working to restore power to a nuclear plant in northern Alabama. More>>
Alabama officials say they have raised the death toll from a deadly tornado outbreak to 131. That brings to 200 the number of people who have died in six states across the South. More>>
The Halifax County Emergency Services Coordinator said a woman's body was found in a road after the strong storms. More>>
Surprising many, a tornado dropped out of storm Wednesday afternoon destroying a home near Lake City and causing damage out into Craighead county and beyond. More>>
Personnel and equipment are being rushed to tornado ravaged cities like Tuscaloosa where reports indicate at least 15 people have died in Wednesday's tornado outbreaks. More>>
News Leader 9 has learned that a tornado touched down near the Tallapoosa Chambers County line. More>>
President Barack Obama Wednesday evening declared an emergency exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts... More>>
The President Wednesday night declared an emergency exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds. More>>
Governor Robert Bentley is declaring a State of Emergency for all Alabama counties as severe weather moves across the state. More>>
The weather is now calm in and around St. Louis, MO and residents are surveying the damage from a tornado on April 22. More>>
Tornado sirens can be found all over Region 8 including Walnut Ridge, but one city in Arkansas may be looking to get rid of theirs. More>>
Kohl's department store recently made a large donation to the American Red Cross for tornado victims. More>>
Power is back on for just about everyone after severe weather knocked out power for 2,000 people in the Charleston area Thursday evening. More>>
Many Action News 5 viewers reported problems with sirens during Tuesday night's severe storms. More>>
One area hit hard locally was in Oregon near Maumee Bay State Park. Lightning is blamed for a house fire in Wood County. More>>
North Carolina officials have confirmed another death from a tornado in hard-hit Bertie County, raising the state's death toll from storms to 18. More>>
Pam Datlof knows devastation. She lived in Gulfport, MI, for years before Hurricane Katrina disrupted her life on the Gulf Coast. More>>
Animal experts say every household should have a pet friendly evacuation plan. More>>
Being prepared for a major storm means making sure you have the right insurance to cover your home, but contrary to popular belief, homeowner's insurance doesn't cover everything. More>>
When it comes to a hurricane, one of the most important things you can do to prepare is have insurance and understand your policy. More>>
When a hurricane is heading towards the Grand Strand, experts say you must know how to properly board up your windows and doors. They say if a storm breaks glass, it's in your home. More>>
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