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Storm Warning: Safety Tips for North Carolina
A severe thunderstorm warning hit North Carolina’s Bertie, Chowan, and Perquimans counties Saturday afternoon, bringing nickel-sized hail and 60-mph wind gusts—potentially damaging trees and power lines. The storm, moving east at 20 mph from near Valhalla, was expected to impact towns like Cape Colony and Snug Harbor by 4:40 and 5:00 PM, respectively, with warnings expiring at 5:15 PM. With lightning striking the U.S. millions of times yearly and causing around 20 deaths annually, experts urge immediate action: seek shelter indoors on the lowest floor, avoid electrical hazards, and if…
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