Tornado Watches Issued, Governor Urges North Carolinians To Stay Alert https://t.co/UFpmIgwoIW pic.twitter.com/YWz2n9H2r7
— 88.5 WFDD (@wfdd) April 15, 2018
Tornado Warning Issued For Guilford County Until 5:30 p.m. https://t.co/OH5rK1DuD9
— 88.5 WFDD (@wfdd) April 15, 2018
NWS Confirms Tornado In Guilford, Rockingham County; Governor Urges North Carolinians To Stay Alert https://t.co/UFpmIgwoIW
— 88.5 WFDD (@wfdd) April 15, 2018
Fatality Reported, Schools Closed As Greensboro Officials Assess Storm Damage https://t.co/hCCWtJIoBW pic.twitter.com/SQJo4Sg1rP
— 88.5 WFDD (@wfdd) April 16, 2018
UPDATED: The National Weather Service determined the Greensboro tornado to be a "high-end EF-2," with maximum possible wind speeds of 135 miles per hour. https://t.co/7VrhNOkRQp pic.twitter.com/SLv6KNAqCI
— 88.5 WFDD (@wfdd) April 16, 2018
Residents say it sounded like an explosion at times when the storm hit Sunday evening. Homes are damaged and many can't stay in their homes. Electricity is also an issue in the Randall Street area. @wfdd pic.twitter.com/puDPvBuk7u
— 88.5 WFDD (@wfdd) April 16, 2018
The powerful storm ripped up trees by the roots and left a long trail of debris in several Greensboro neighborhoods. Many people still without power. Some street lights near downtown are not working. @wfdd pic.twitter.com/GZarR0NhRZ
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 16, 2018
Lots of damage at Peeler Elementary in Greensboro. The tornado that touched down near this area also damaged several homes in the community. School official says "heartbreaking". @wfdd #Greensboro pic.twitter.com/EYgRG50xH8
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 16, 2018
Following extensive storm damage, @GCSchoolsNC will relocate Hampton Elementary, Erwin Montessori, and Peeler Elementary through end of school year. Superintendent Sharon Contreras says keeping school communities together is important because they have been through a lot.@wfdd pic.twitter.com/zjG1r2BY4p
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 16, 2018
Guilford County School officials will meet with State Superintendent Mark Johnson later today to talk about classroom resources for teachers at the temporary locations. @wfdd
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 16, 2018
I'm told by Guilford County Fire officials that @NC_Governor is touring the storm damage in Greensboro. He will join them shortly at a joint press conference. I'll have more updates. @wfdd
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 16, 2018
NC @NC_Governor says thousands still without power in several counties. He asks people to watch for fallen power lines. He said thank God the tornado didn't hit during school as he described damaged classrooms in Greensboro. @wfdd pic.twitter.com/h0QRp0SoCz
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 16, 2018
All Guilford County Schools are closed again tomorrow/Tuesday. The announcement was just made by Superintendent Contreras. 16 schools without power.@wfdd pic.twitter.com/lFn3258RRD
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 16, 2018
Greensboro mayor @VaughanNancy says there's been an outpouring of community support. "It's what makes Greensboro a great place to live." People will need help for days and weeks to come. @wfdd
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 16, 2018
UPDATE: @GCSchoolsNC says school will resume for most schools on Wednesday, April 18. Only four elementary schools - Erwin Montessori, Hampton, Peeler, and McLeansville - will remain closed for students tomorrow. @wfdd #GSO pic.twitter.com/hFGnbGyaqo
— Keri Brown (@kerib_news) April 17, 2018
A Day After Deadly Tornado's Touchdown, Greensboro Surveys The Damage https://t.co/xnr2jOoTu3 pic.twitter.com/CdVP2gUfOv
— 88.5 WFDD (@wfdd) April 17, 2018
Pence Lands In Greensboro To Raise Money, Tour Storm Damage https://t.co/DG76z35AZB pic.twitter.com/vdChNVKzPr
— 88.5 WFDD (@wfdd) April 20, 2018
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