Flooding, heat and tornadoes: 2023 Cape Fear weather event recap
It was another wild year of weather across the Cape Fear.
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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.
How to combat seasonal allergies and sicknesses
As the seasons change and the temperature drops, more people are getting sick.
NC Forest Service cautions against outdoor burning due to dry conditions
The North Carolina Forest Service is advising people to not burn outside at the moment due to prime fire-spreading conditions.
Severe drought conditions identified in 4 NC counties, 23 counties in moderate drought
RALEIGH, NC (PRESS RELEASE) – North Carolina’s Drought Management Advisory Council has introduced its Severe Drought category for parts of Cleveland, Polk, Rutherford and Transylvania counties. Severe drought is the second category of the four drought classifications based on the…
How extreme weather may have affected pumpkins you picked this year
Some pumpkin farmers in the West, particularly wholesalers in places like Colorado and New Mexico, are feeling the pinching effects of drought. Farmers have had to rely on dwindling water for irrigation while battling wacky weather to get their crops planted on time.
King Tides expected Friday through next week in Carolina Beach
Another round of King Tides are expected in Carolina Beach beginning Friday.
NOAA releases annual Winter Outlook
The weather months in advance has proven time and time again how unpredictable it can be.
Part of Bladen County receives several inches of rain in a few hours Friday morning
It was a very rainy start to Friday morning across a portion of the Cape Fear.
September 2023 was the hottest ever by an "extraordinary amount," EU weather service says
September 2023 was the hottest September ever recorded, according to a report from a European climate change watchdog.