Warming Shelter opening next week as arctic air arrives
The Warming Shelter will be opening its doors next week as the coldest air of the season arrives.
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Another threat of severe weather arrives Friday afternoon, lasting through late evening
The second chance for severe weather across the Cape Fear this week arrives Friday afternoon.
Waterspout spotted Tuesday evening near Southport
It was a very active severe weather day Tuesday across the Cape Fear.
KLTX radar down for more than two weeks due to maintenance work
Maintenance work on the KLTX radar in Shallotte began Wednesday.
Tornado Watch in effect for Cape Fear until 9 pm, as storms continue to impact area
It's been an active weather day across the Cape Fear.
Governor Cooper declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather
RALEIGH, N.C. (WWAY) -- Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order Monday declaring a state of emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state. The order waives truck weight, size and hours of service restrictions so that vehicles carrying…
Cape Fear facing risk of severe weather Tuesday, including strong wind, tornado threat
There's an increasing chance of severe weather Tuesday across the Cape Fear.
Residents across eastern U.S. and New England hunker down as snow, ice, freezing rain approaches
Residents across the eastern U.S., particularly in New England, are gassing up their snow blowers and dusting off their shovels as they gear up for a wintry mix of precipitation as a potent storm system bringing snow, freezing rain and ice bears down on the region.
Flooding, heat and tornadoes: 2023 Cape Fear weather event recap
It was another wild year of weather across the Cape Fear.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Alaska may be your best bet, as U.S. ski resorts see rain, not snow
For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year's prospects aren't good.
Thousands without power as severe weather impacts Cape Fear area
According to Duke Energy, about 4,000 people are without power, with over 1,000 outages located in both Leland and Wilmington.
Rain, gusty winds bring weekend washout to Florida before system heads up East Coast
With Saturday expected to be stormy over most of the state, outdoor holiday parties have been canceled and outside decorations that aren’t battened down might just blow away.
Longleaf pine trees thrive when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a 'fire culture' to boost its range
Prescribed burn associations are proving key to conservationists’ efforts to restore a longleaf pine range forming the backbone of forest ecology in the American Southeast.
Recapping the 2023 hurricane season on final day of season
Thursday is the final day of a very active 2023 hurricane season, which runs each year from June 1st through November 30th.
Reminder to protect plants, pets, pipes as coldest air since last winter arrives
We've had some chilly nights over the last few weeks, but nothing compared to what's on the way Tuesday night.
How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it
Amid record-high temperatures, deluges, droughts and wildfires, leaders are convening for another round of United Nations climate talks later this month that seek to curb a centuries-long trend of humans spewing ever more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens their survival
Just as they have for millions of years, sea turtles by the thousands made their labored crawl from the ocean to U.S. beaches to lay their eggs over the past several months. This year, record nesting was found in Florida and elsewhere despite growing concern about threats from climate change.
Taylor Swift fan dies at Rio concert as fans complain about high temperatures and lack of water
A 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan died at the singer's Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Friday night, according to a statement from the show's organizers in Brazil. Both fans and politicians reacted to the news with outrage.
Riegelwood marks anniversary of deadly 2006 tornado with 200 mph winds
Thursday marks 17 years since one of the deadliest tornadoes in North Carolina history.
Iceland evacuates town and raises aviation alert as concerns rise a volcano may erupt
Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.
NC firefighters benefit from continued rain, cooler weather as wildfires burn
Continued, light rainfall across areas of Western North Carolina from Friday night into Saturday morning is helping firefighters keep containment lines on several wildfires.
2023 is 'virtually certain' to be the warmest year ever recorded, climate agency says
As 2023 creeps closer to its end, new climate data shows that the global average temperature is already the highest ever recorded – and that the year is "virtually certain" to be the hottest in observational history.
National Weather Service of Wilmington hosts open house for first time in 3 decades
The community got the rare opportunity over the weekend to get a first-hand look at how our local weather is forecasted.
Vehicle collisions with deer more likely as Daylight Saving Time ends
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend and brings with it a safety hazard that is often overlooked.