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Severe storms with tornadoes kill at least 3 in central US
Severe storms with probable tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, damaging homes and businesses and killing at least three people, with more bodies likely to be discovered, authorities said. As the sun rose Friday, officials scrambled to assess the extent of the destruction with the power out.
Saturday severe weather risk downgraded
Widespread heavy rain this morning has stabilized our atmosphere as hoped, allowing the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) to downgrade our severe weather potential from a level 2/5 slight risk to a level 1/5 marginal risk.
NWS Meteorologists emphasize importance of severe weather preparedness
Since severe weather is difficult to forecast, and pinpoint exact times and locations, severe weather preparedness week helps everyone stay ready, with a plan of action for anything that can unfold.
Risk of severe weather arrives to the Cape Fear this weekend
The threat of severe weather arrives on the final day of Severe Weather Preparedness week.
It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. As spring and severe weather season quickly approaches, the National Weather Service is highlighting a different topic each day through Saturday. Sunday's topic was an overview for the…
National Weather Service marking 154 years since being started by Ulysses S. Grant
Friday marks 154 years since the National Weather Service began.
Experimental changes arriving this summer to National Hurricane Center forecast cone
The Cape Fear is no stranger to the National Hurricane Center forecast cone.
US center's tropical storm forecasts are going inland, where damage can outstrip coasts
The National Hurricane Center will add inland predictions to its forecast of the location and ferocity of tropical storms.
'Pandemic of snow' in Anchorage sets a record for the earliest arrival of 100 inches of snow
Even by Alaska standards, there is a lot of snow this winter.
Wilmington marks two years since last seeing snowflakes
It's been two years since Wilmington picked up any snowfall.
Coldest weather in years on tap for Cape Fear this weekend
A major blast of arctic air in on the way to the Cape Fear.
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.
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.