Hurricane Preparedness Week beginning Sunday in North Carolina
Ahead of what's expected to be an active season, North Carolina is holding its annual Hurricane Preparedness Week beginning Sunday.
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9-year-old's heroic act saves parents after Oklahoma tornado: 'Please don't die, I will be back'
An Oklahoma couple now in the ICU with broken backs and necks has their 9-year-old hero son to thank after a tornado tossed their truck into trees.
Tornadoes leave a trail of destruction in Oklahoma, communities begin to assess damage
Multiple tornadoes tore across Oklahoma on Saturday night, leaving a wide trail of destruction, leveling homes and buildings and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents and businesses. At least four people were killed in the state, including a child.
Marking 15 years since 19,000 acre wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in Horry County
Monday marks 15 years since one of the most devastating fires in South Carolina history took place right across the border in Horry County.
New heat resilience toolkit aiming to reduce heat-related health problems to NC residents, workers
The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency has announced the launch of a new Heat Action Plan Toolkit aiming to reduce heat-related health impacts to North Carolina residents and workers.
Hottest weather in 6 months in store this week across Cape Fear
It's going to be a toasty week across the Cape Fear.
Gusty conditions damage Oak Island water safety stations
Important safety stations were damaged overnight due to gusty conditions in Oak Island.
High rip current risk along all beaches Friday
While the weather has improved since Thursday's rain, the ocean has gotten rougher.
Large tree blocks roadway in part of Wilmington
Strong winds Thursday afternoon caused some damage in portions of the area.
NCDOT receives $1.8 million to improve evacuation route to Charlotte
Nearly $4 million in grant money has been provided to the NCDOT for two projects looking to help strengthen transportation infrastructure ahead of future storms.
Forecasters calling for well-above-average Hurricane Season
It's going to be an active Hurricane Season, according to researchers with Colorado State University.
Low-end severe weather threat arriving to Cape Fear Wednesday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Cape Fear has a low-end severe weather threat early on Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center currently has all of the area under at least a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for strong storms,…
Marking 150 years since first complete Wilmington weather observations were taken
It's been 150 years since the first complete weather observations were taken in Wilmington.
Marking 40 years since one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in North Carolina history
Thursday makes 40 years since one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in North Carolina's history.
Final night of winter bringing coldest air in weeks
Winter is winding down but it's not going out quietly.
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.