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Severe Weather

N.C. temps to hit 100 degrees

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Triple-digit heat is here. Weather forecasters say much of North Carolina will see high temperatures around 100 degrees today and will see the heat index rise above that mark. Full story...
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GE employees prepare for possible hurricanes

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More than two months into hurricane season and employees at General Electric in Wilmington are still stressing preparedness. Full story...
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Boat owners need to prep before hurricane season

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Most of us take the proper precautions to protect ourselves and our homes from hurricanes, but boat owners also have to be prepared. Prepping your boat now before the peak of the hurricane season should save you time, money and most importantly, your boat. Full story...
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Hurricane summit prepares residents

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videoWe're nearly two months into hurricane season, but are you prepared? Thursday night, Brunswick County residents gathered to learn more about keeping their families safe, in the event a storm hits. Full story...
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Heart of Hurricane Season just around the corner

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videoWe're now almost two months into hurricane season, one that's been forecast to be an active year. Just because the tropics have been quiet so far, it's no reason to let your guard down. Full story...
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New coastal evacuation plan in the works

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videoIf a hurricane hit our coast would you know where to go? A new coastal evacuation plan is currently in the works. The new evacuation plan would let people know exactly where to go when evacuation orders are given, in the event of a category 4 or 5 storm. Full story...
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State to give weather radios to senior centers

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Governor Easley announced today that 164 senior centers in the state will soon get weather radios to warn seniors and staff members of weather emergencies. Full story...
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National Hurricane Director Center director loses position

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The National Hurricane Center in Florida is having a bit of rough weather itself. A nasty internal feud has become public and cost its director his job. Bill Proenza says he was removed for acting in the public's best interest. Full story...
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Much of US under oppressive heat

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Much of the US is dealing with some oppressive heat. And for some parts of the country extreme heat isn't something people are used to. Full story...
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Flood insurance rates may soar along coast

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videoThousands of coastal North Carolina residents could see insurance rates rise this fall as state regulators weigh higher insurance costs against the rising cost of protecting homes. Full story...
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Drought now statewide

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All of North Carolina is experiencing some level of drought for the first time this year. Full story...
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Planners working to include pets in evacuations

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Officials are working to include pets in plans for accommodations when people are required to evacuate their homes during storms and other emergencies. Full story...
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N.C. under drought conditions

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The entire state of North Carolina is experiencing drought conditions. That's the word Friday from Gov. Mike Easley. Full story...
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Most local gas stations not equipped with generators

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videoIf a hurricane hits, one thing people are going to want in the wake of a storm is gasoline. Are local gas stations are prepared to help if a natural disaster strikes here? Full story...
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Deadline close for Ernesto business loans

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The deadline to apply for business loans to recover from Tropical Storm Ernesto is in just a few hours. Gov. Mike Easley is reminding victims of the storm last August of the 9 p.m. cutoff for business loan applications. Full story...
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