Crazy spring weather!

This afternoon brought another round of bad weather for the area. At the house we only had a few sprinkles, some wind and heard a lot of thunder... but apparently, just a few miles from us had A LOT more damage: (Paul is currently on his way home via I-540 and Falls of Neuse... great!)


High Winds Cause Damage, Traffic Delays In North Raleigh

POSTED: 7:35 pm EDT May 25, 2006
UPDATED: 7:48 pm EDT May 25, 2006

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Afternoon storms have marked their path through North Raleigh, with numerous reports of wind damage in the area and multiple road closures.

Powerlines have shut down both directions of U.S. 1 in Wake Forest and both directions of Interstate 540 betweens Falls of Neuse Road and Capital Boulevard. Motorists in the area should be prepared to stop and avoid the area, if possible. Crews are at the scene to clear the debris and restore power in the affected areas.

A homeowner on Salem Woods Drive off Falls of the Neuse Road told WRAL that he saw a tornado form and touch down nearby. Numerous trees were knocked down, with one tree falling on the front porch of the homeowner.

Wind damage was also reported on Sandpiper Court, where trees were blown out of their yards, and Coventry Ridge Road, where shingles flew off houses and fences were felled by winds. Trees were reportedly snapped in two on Beaverwood Drive.

More storm reports from Weather Underground

I-540 and Capital Blvd, power lines STILL down at 10pm!


WRAL slideshow of pictures (powerlines down and damage)

Sunset and storm clouds looking west of Raleigh