Tornado warning Coverage

Tornado damage reported in southern NC after Tuesday's severe storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed several reports of tornado damage in southern North Carolina on Tuesday.

WRAL staff

Tornado warning issued for Cumberland County

A look at downtown Fayetteville as the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Cumberland County, including Fayetteville, on Tuesday evening.

Make a family emergency plan: Be prepared when severe weather arrives

Whether it's snow or severe storms, it's important to make a family emergency plan and be ready when severe weather strikes.

WRAL staff

How much damage can wind do? Hurricane categories and what they mean

How much damage can wind do? Here's a closer look at hurricane categories, severe risk levels and how much damage various wind speeds can do.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Pfizer resumes 'majority' of operations after NC tornado in Rocky Mount

Pfizer announced Monday most operations have resumed at its Rocky Mount plant more than two months after a tornado damaged a main building at the site.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

More than 80,000 people lost power Monday night in Wake County

As of 10 p.m. Monday, there are more than 77,000 power outages in Wake County. At its peak, there were more than 80,000 outages in Wake County.

Lightning causes major outages, knocks out power at UNC Rex, starts fire at Robeson County church

Crews were working Tuesday to restore power outages and clear roads after a night of severe storms led to downed trees, delayed flights and even a fire.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

Pfizer tornado recovery: What was lost in NC tornado, impact on US medicine supply

A powerful EF3 tornado touched down near Rocky Mount on July 19, 2023, damaging a Pfizer storage warehouse at the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at 4285 N. Wesleyan Blvd.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Couple survives NC tornado, which ripped off the roof of their home

Michael Poythress and Debbie Moore were released from the hospital on Friday, but their home was destroyed. They do not have insurance on their home.

Rocky Mount leaders provide an update on tornado cleanup efforts for Pfizer plant, homes and roads in Nash County

Rocky Mount city leaders are expected to discuss cleanup efforts after an EF3 tornado destroyed the Pfizer plant and several homes in the area.

NC tornado update: Pfizer CEO talks about recovery efforts, FDA says its working to prevent drug shortage

Pfizer's CEO visited Rocky Mount Friday to tour the damage from an EF3 tornado that hit the company's production plant Wednesday.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

NC lawmakers to tour Nash County tornado damage

North Wesleyan Boulvevard in Battleboro was among the areas impacted by Wednesday's EF3 tornado.

Children sheltered in Nash County day care during Wednesday's EF3 tornado

Children sheltered at the St. Stephen's Loving Daycare Center at 3861 North Wesleyan Blvd. in Rocky Mount during Wednesday's EF3 tornado.

EF3 tornado destroys two buildings, 100 cars at Pfizer plant in Rocky Mount

Pfizer's plant at 4285 N Wesleyan Blvd. will remain closed until further notice after Wednesday's EF3 tornado caused damage to the facility.

Sky 5 surveys damage day after EF3 tornado

On Thursday, Sky 5 flew over the areas in Edgecombe County that were hit hardest.

Couple thrown 100 feet by NC tornado, storm destroys Pfizer plant and homes in Nash County

People are picking up the pieces after a violent tornado ripped through Nash and Edgecombe counties Wednesday, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

WRAL photojournalist John Payne describes damage on I-95

Payne spoke to one motorist who said his windows were blown out by the sheer force of the wind.

Caught on cam: EF-3 tornado passes through Nash County

A North Carolina pastor caught on video the moment a rare EF-3 tornado that destroyed part of the Pfizer plant passed through Nash County.

EF3 tornado rips through Nash Co. leaving extensive damage

The tornado injured over a dozen people and damaged several dozen buildings. WRAL had full-team coverage Wednesday night.

Nash County residents assess tornado damage to homes

Residents in Nash County are cleaning up after an EF3-strength tornado ripped through the county. WRAL's Ashley Rowe, Shelle Jackson and Keenan Willard were in the county with team coverage as crews continue to clean the damage.

Clean up underway after tornado tears through Nash and Edgecombe Counties

The tornado damaged properties across the two counties, including that the Pfizer plant. WRAL's Ashley Rowe and Aaron Thomas were on the ground with residents and county leaders as clean-up begins.

First look at damage in Timber Creek Drive area of Nash County

The road had homes damaged in a tornado that ripped through Edgecombe and Nash Counties

Damage reported at Boseman Farms in Edgecombe County after tornado Wednesday

WRAL's Shelle Jackson is at the farm, which sustained significant damage after a tornado ripped through Nash and Edgecombe Counties.

Before and after of Pfizer facility damaged by tornado

A tornado ripped through the facility and parts of Nash County Wednesday afternoon.

'Trees flying:' Witnesses of NC tornado describe being 'in the eye' of the tornado

Witnesses of the North Carolina tornado that destroyed the Pfizer facility describe being 'in the eye' of the tornado -- watching trees flying, feeling their car shaking and watching the rain go fully horizontal.