Governor Cooper declares State of Emergency ahead of Debby
Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state.
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The Latest: Debby knocks out power to hundreds of thousands in Florida, Georgia
Hurricane Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday, bringing with it the potential for record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge as it moves slowly across the northern part of the state before stalling over the coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina.
NCDOT urges people to prepare for Debby
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) -- As Tropical Storm Debby approaches North Carolina, state transportation officials are urging people to pay attention to the latest weather and prepare now. Our area can expect upwards of 10 to 12 inches of rain across…
Utility companies are preparing for outages ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
With tropical storm force winds and flooding expected power outages are very possible in the Cape Fear this week.
Monday breaks the record for the hottest ever day on Earth
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the European climate change service.
Wilmington woman taking part in her second 135-mile race through Death Valley
Death Valley is famous for being one of the hottest places on earth. In fact, the warmest temperature on record (134 degrees) was set there in 1913.
Storms with likely tornadoes slap the Chicago area, killing 1 and cutting power
Storms with reports of tornadoes blew through Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, including the Chicago area, toppling trees and power poles and cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands of people. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home.
Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
Hundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. are still being drawn to Death Valley National Park, even though the desolate region known as one of the Earth's hottest places is being punished by a dangerous heat wave blamed for a motorcyclist's death over the weekend.
Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after killing at least 6 people in the southeast Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.
Hurricane Beryl takes aim at southeastern Caribbean as a powerful Category 4 storm
Hurricane Beryl began pounding the southeast Caribbean on Monday as a powerful Category 4 storm after becoming the earliest storm of that strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.
Nearly 70 people rescued from rip currents along New Hanover County coast since Wednesday
The high rip current risk currently in place along the coast is living up to its name.
Remembering summer heat waves to strike the Cape Fear
Summer officially starts Thursday afternoon.
High rip current risk forecast through at least Friday along some beaches
The weather will be nice for the rest of the week, but the ocean will not be as kind.
First named storm of the 2024 hurricane season forms in the Gulf of Mexico
The first named storm of the 2024 hurricane season has formed.
WATCH: 2024 StormTrack 3 Hurricane Special preparing Cape Fear for active season
The StormTrack 3 team of meteorologists spent the last several months putting together WWAY's 2024 Hurricane Special.
King Tide flooding expected through remainder of week in Carolina Beach
Flooding from King Tides is possible the remainder of the week in Carolina Beach.
At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages.
Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer
Get ready for what nearly all the experts think will be one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, thanks to unprecedented ocean heat and a brewing La Nina.
Southport hosts annual Hurricane Expo ahead of the 2024 season
The City of Southport held its annual Hurricane Expo Monday evening at their community building.
Oak Island crews respond to multiple lightning fires from midweek storms
The Oak Island Fire Department was busy this week with fires caused by lightning strikes.
Severe weather possible Friday afternoon across Cape Fear
The Cape Fear has a chance for a few severe storms Friday afternoon.
New storms pummel the South as a week of deadly weather marches on
A wave of dangerous storms began washing over parts of the South early Thursday, a day after severe weather with damaging tornadoes and large hail killed at least three people in the region.
Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Earth has just experienced its 11th straight warmest month on record -- a preview of the brutal temperatures forecast for the summer, according to scientists.
Hurricane Preparedness Week encourages residents to be ready for what could be an active season
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is just around the corner, and predictions have this season shaping up to be an active one.