Billabong Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 WRAL's broadcast just blacked out. They lost power, they are on generator power. They are also on 99.9 FM. Screenshot of the video from WRAL. Power flashes were visable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm93 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 This is historic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowforme Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Our baby is napping...we live in North Raleigh about 10 miles southwest of Wake Forest. Do we wake her up and take our kids for cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.B. LaForce Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 It just hit Raleigh - if it was down or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastonwxman Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 WRAL going on and off from the disruption of the storm. I can't imagine how they're feeling with this very deadly supercell. OMG Now that's a sight I never wanna see here. Impressive photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCStateMMY Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 From Facebook: [/url] WRAL WeatherNon-air personnel moving to the basement in the station now. WRAL Weather<LI id=stream_story_4da9f454144a05827608999 class="pvm uiUnifiedStory uiStreamStory aid_400422309257 genericStreamStory uiListItem uiListLight uiListVerticalItemBorder" data-ft='{"src":10,"sty":46,"actrs":"400422309257","pub_time":1302983705,"fbid":"10150222238494258","qid":"5596272650283450338","s_obj":11,"s_edge":1,"s_prnt":11,"mf_story_key":"10150222238494258","object_id":"10150222238494258","pos":2,"filter":"lf"}'> Lights just went out at the station. Backup power keeping us on air and kicking lights back on now. <LI id=stream_story_4da9f454145a52a72642114 class="pvm uiUnifiedStory uiStreamStory aid_400422309257 genericStreamStory uiListItem uiListLight uiListVerticalItemBorder" data-ft='{"src":10,"sty":46,"actrs":"400422309257","pub_time":1302983558,"fbid":"10150222236789258","qid":"5596272650283450338","s_obj":11,"s_edge":1,"s_prnt":11,"mf_story_key":"10150222236789258","object_id":"10150222236789258","pos":3,"filter":"lf"}'> WRAL WeatherPower is fluctuating at the station now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowahawkeyedave Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Our baby is napping...we live in North Raleigh about 10 miles southwest of Wake Forest. Do we wake her up and take our kids for cover? I would say yes, just to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 oh no....not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose4 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Report via amateur radio Skywarn of buildings down on South Saunders St. in Raleigh; brick buildings suffering "major structural damage," debris in the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaoPos Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 bricks buildings demolished per radio! people stuck in between downed power lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetjanet998 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 359 PM EDT SAT APR 16 2011 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RALEIGH HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTH CENTRAL JOHNSTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA WEST CENTRAL NASH COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA FRANKLIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH CENTRAL VANCE COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA SOUTHEASTERN GRANVILLE COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA * UNTIL 445 PM EDT. * AT 354 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO NEAR RALEIGH...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 50 MPH. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING STRONG TO VIOLENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 359 PM EDT SAT APR 16 2011 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RALEIGH HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTH CENTRAL JOHNSTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA WEST CENTRAL NASH COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA FRANKLIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH CENTRAL VANCE COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA SOUTHEASTERN GRANVILLE COUNTY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA * UNTIL 445 PM EDT. * AT 354 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO NEAR RALEIGH...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 50 MPH. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING STRONG TO VIOLENT TORNADOES. IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS TORNADO...TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm93 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 My god that is strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_hailstorm Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 CNN on it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkman Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Our baby is napping...we live in North Raleigh about 10 miles southwest of Wake Forest. Do we wake her up and take our kids for cover? I definitely would, don't take chances it's not like this is some random doppler indicated probably EF0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyes2theskies Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 any other streams out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm93 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Volume scan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I definitely would, don't take chances it's not like this is some random doppler indicated probably EF0. The debris cloud signature rules that theory out. As do the debris obs and tornado reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowahawkeyedave Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Based on radar, this has probably been on the ground for 40 miles. Showing no signs of lifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCStateMMY Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 WRAL, WTVD, and WNCN are having broadcast issues. WRAL completely black on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkman Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Yeah that's what I meant, this isn't just any tornado warning it's an emergency with a confirmed tornado. I would not take ANY chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm93 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 BRICK BUILDING DESTRYOED * AT 354 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO NEAR RALEIGH...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 50 MPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windyinnc Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Here you go.... http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/livenow?id=7134148 any other streams out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestChaser Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 0403 PM TORNADO WADE 35.16N 78.74W 04/16/2011 CUMBERLAND NC 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TORNADO ON GROUND AT RIVER ROAD IN WADE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm93 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Another tornado on the ground approaching Godwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Debris reported falling from sky in north Raleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dan11295 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 This is ugly, long track strong (EF2-3 minimum with the reported damage to brick buildings) tornado through a major metro with multiple reports of debris falling from the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derecho! Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 With damage at South Saunders street, it clearly went over the center of town/state capital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose4 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Report via amateur radio Skywarn, Skycrest Rd. at Treywick Rd. in north Raleigh...multiple large trees down, roof shingles in the street, unable to verify house damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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