Burke
Coverage of Burke in the Nexus archive.
- Mecklenburg and surrounding counties under Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. Tuesday
Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. Tuesday, issued by the National Weather Service. The alert covers multiple counties in North Carolina, including Cabarrus, Gaston, Union, and others.
- Australia news live: auction clearances nudge up after weeks under 50%; state farewell for Richard Scolyer
Auction clearances in Australia rose to nearly 55%, up from weeks below 50%. A state farewell was held for Richard Scolyer, and a woman with links to Islamic State was discussed in the context of a temporary exclusion order and potential legal charges.
- Fairfax County storm damage caused by microburst wind event, NWS finds
The National Weather Service confirmed a microburst with winds up to 90 mph caused significant damage in Burke, Virginia, including toppled trees and downed utility poles. The event initially raised concerns of a tornado, but no evidence of rotation was found. Damage was described as severe, with no injuries reported.