Governor Cooper signs State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia
Governor Roy Cooper has signed a State of Emergency in preparation for impacts from Tropical Storm Ophelia.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms off Cape Fear coast
After days of attempted organization, Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the Cape Fear coast.
Tropical Storm Warning issued for portions of Cape Fear
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for parts of the Cape Fear.
National Weather Service releases updated severe weather climatology for Cape Fear
The Wilmington National Weather Service has released its updated severe weather climatology report.
Libya investigates dams' collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000
Libyan authorities have opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city as rescue teams searched for bodies on Saturday, nearly a week after the deluge killed more than 11,000 people.
Enormous storm Lee lashes New England and Canada with wind, heavy rain, pounding surf
Storm Lee toppled trees and cut power to tens of thousands Saturday as it lashed New England and eastern Canada, threatening hurricane-force winds, dangerous storm surge and torrential rains across an enormous swath even though its center had yet to come ashore.
Hurricane Lee passing hundreds of miles offshore, still sending hazardous swell to Cape Fear coast
Hurricane Lee poses no direct threat to the Cape Fear, but it's causing dangerous conditions along coast.
Lightning causes home fire on Myrtle Grove Road
Scattered storms started a home fire Wednesday afternoon.
Flood death toll in eastern Libya reaches 5,300 with many more missing, officials say
The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Libya has reached 5,300, a local health official said Wednesday.
Wilmington National Weather Service holding open house in November
The National Weather Service office in Wilmington is hosting an open house on November 4th.
Hurricane Lee to miss Cape Fear, still deliver beach impacts
Major Hurricane Lee is still forecast to miss the Cape Fear but the coast will still see impacts.
Hurricane Lee becomes rare Category 5 storm in Atlantic
Hurricane Lee is expected to continue strengthening Friday after quickly morphing into a powerful Category 5 storm that is now packing destructive maximum sustained winds of 165 mph.
Wilmington marks longest September heat streak of mid-90s since 1983
It's no secret it's been a very hot month of September across the Cape Fear.
NWS confirms fourth tornado from Tropical Storm Idalia
Nearly a week after Tropical Storm Idalia moved through the Cape Fear, the National Weather Service has confirmed another tornado.
Cape Fear marks 27 years since Hurricane Fran, 4 years since Hurricane Dorian
September 5th has proven to be a significant day in Cape Fear hurricane history.
Heavy rains leave Burning Man attendees stranded in Nevada desert
Tens of thousands of people attending the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert are being told to conserve food, water and fuel as they shelter in place in the Black Rock Desert after a heavy rainstorm pummeled the area, festival organizers said.
Battleship North Carolina parking lot sees flooding in aftermath of Idalia
It's been several days since Idalia hit the Cape Fear, but there are still plenty of places feeling its aftermath.
River flooding possible into the weekend from heavy Idalia rainfall
The weather is expected to improve vastly into the weekend, but some river flooding is still possible in the wake of Idalia.
National Weather Service releases peak wind gusts, rainfall totals from Idalia
Idalia is pushing further away from the Cape Fear, but it left a noticeable impact as it pushed through.
Idalia damage reports around Cape Fear include flooding, roof collapse
Several tornado warnings were issued for the Cape Fear over the course of Wednesday evening.
FEMA, federal and non-governmental partners respond to Idalia across southeast
At the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, FEMA mobilized federal personnel and pre-positioned assets ahead of Hurricane Idalia across the southeast including in the Carolinas.
Sea Turtle Protection Program excavates nests with emergence ahead of Idalia impacts
A Sea Turtle Protection Program has excavated all nests that have had emergence due to the impending storm.
Latest updates on Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia is hundreds of miles from the Cape Fear, but will bring deteriorating weather over the afternoon and evening.
Breaking down tropical threats as Franklin departs, Idalia approaches
Nearly three months into the 2023 Hurricane Season, the Cape Fear is set to experience its first brush of the year from a tropical system.