The ABC11 First Alert Weather Team unpacks everything you need to know about hurricanes, including an update on impacts from tropical storm Chantal.
North Carolina schools and businesses took part in a statewide tornado drill Wednesday morning as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
The severity of a storm depends on many variables and regardless, ABC11 wants your family, loved ones and pets to be ready and safe.
A tornado destroyed the sixth and seventh grade wings of the school.
"Building a resilient and prepared community."
Fifteen people were injured and more than a dozen buildings were destroyed during the tornado.