Hurricanes

With only a few weeks left in hurricane season, you may be wondering where all the storms are. The lack of hurricanes is good news for people who live along the coast. Meteorologist Tim Buckley tells us about some factors that have helped keep this 2009 season quiet. Full story...

September has been declared National Preparedness Month, and in the peak of hurricane season, Emergency Services want to make sure people know what to do in the event of a disaster. Full story...

Ten years later, the memories from Hurricane Floyd are fresh in the minds of those on Oak Island. Over a foot of rain was only half the battle, as storm surges as high as fifteen feet devastated the shores. Full story...

Swimmers were forewarned that hurricane bill would bring strong surf and harsh rip currents this weekend, but Wrightsville Beach saw the busiest weekend so far this season as for rescues. Full story...

Today marks the official start to the 2009 hurricane season. For those of us on the coast, it is time to plan for what could be an active one. Full story...

Hurricanes are the largest storms on Earth and can be the most damaging. Yet, there are a group of scientists that fly right into the heart of the storm. Full story...

Though not quite hurricane season, hurricane awareness is coming to the Port City in a big way. The P3 Orion Hurricane Hunter plane will be at Wilmington International Airport Thursday along with other exhibits. Full story...

Hurricane season is just around the corner. The season officially begins June first. What's in store for us? Full story...

Hurricane season may have been quiet around here, but it was actually a very active season. With $54 billion in damage, it was the second most destructive season on record behind only the 2005 season. Full story...

Hanna will continue to pull away from southeastern North Carolina today. Full story...

Now is the time to start making preparations should Hanna turn our way. Wondering where to begin? WWAY went home with an expert to find out. Full story...

People who have weathered severe storms that have passed through our area came together last night to share their stories. It was part of a NewsChannel 3 sponsored hurricane forum at the Cape Fear Museum. Full story...

As the peak of hurricane season approaches, experts say boat owners should prepare their boats now before it's too late. Captain Gregory Woodby works for Aquatic Safaris and Towboat U.S. He said, "A lot of times people are scrambling at the last minute to try to get their boat secure." Full story...