Wilmington marks 50 years since record February snowstorm
It's been five decades since Wilmington picked up over a foot of snow in a 1973 storm.
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Wilmington records warmest January since 1974
It was the warmest January in 49 years, since 1974's average of 58.7 degrees.
Wilmington National Weather Service captures 'fall streak' clouds across Cape Fear
Thursday afternoon, 'Fall Streak' (or 'Hole Punch') clouds could be seen across the Cape Fear.
All school systems across Cape Fear cancel after-school activities due to severe weather threat
Several school systems across the Cape Fear have cancelled after-school activities.
Severe weather risk arrives Wednesday in Cape Fear
The Cape Fear could see severe weather on Wednesday.
600-square-mile iceberg, roughly the size of two New York Cities, breaks off Antarctica ice shelf
One of the planet's most closely observed ice shelfs just had a major change. On Sunday, a massive piece of Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf — a chunk about the size of two New York Cities — broke free.
Cape Fear receives most rain since Hurricane Ian
A much-needed widespread rain fell on Sunday across the entire Cape Fear.
Body of Florida man missing since Hurricane Ian found on sunken sailboat
Nearly four months after Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida, the body of a man missing since the storm has been found in a sunken sailboat off Fort Myers Beach, Lee County officials said.
Child among several people killed as strong winds and tornadoes hammer South
A massive storm system whipping up severe winds and spawning tornadoes cut a path across the South Thursday, killing at least seven people in Georgia and Alabama, where a tornado damaged buildings and tossed cars in the streets of historic downtown Selma.
Extreme weather has cost the US more than $1 trillion in the past seven years, feds report
The United States was lashed by 18 catastrophic extreme weather and climate disasters costing at least $1 billion each last year, a new report shows.
Wilmington National Weather Service looking for community weather observers
The National Weather Service in Wilmington needs your help collecting local weather observations.
Remembering Wilmington's last significant snowfall five years later
On this date in 2018, Wilmington tallied 0.4" of snow to go along with 3.4" that fell on January 3rd -- bringing our snowstorm total to 3.8".
Tornado Watch cancelled for Cape Fear
The National Weather Service has cancelled a tornado watch issued Wednesday morning for the Cape Fear.
Western NY death toll rises to 27 from cold, storm chaos
The death toll from a Buffalo-area blizzard rose to 27 in western New York, authorities said Monday as the region reeled from one of the worst weather-related disasters in its history.
At least 24 dead in cold weather over Christmas weekend
At least 24 people have died from the wintry weather wreaking havoc across the U.S. over Christmas weekend.
Duke Energy emergency power outages underway; thousands in Cape Fear without power
Duke Energy emergency power outages underway; thousands in Cape Fear without power amid freezing temperatures.
The Warming Shelter opens in Wilmington ahead of freezing temps
Rev. Meg McBride helped organize The Warming Shelter for those who would otherwise risk their lives in the frigid cold.
Massive winter storm brings frigid temps, snow and ice to US
Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings Friday from a winter storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope, exposing about 60% of the U.S. population to some sort of winter weather advisory or warning.
Arctic blast to bring coldest Christmas Eve, Day in decades
That air will surge into the Cape Fear on Friday, lasting through the holiday weekend.
Shallotte Doppler Radar undergoing important repairs next month
The Wilmington National Weather Service's radar in Shallotte is about to undergo an important replacement project to one of its key components.
Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
Forecasters predict an onslaught of heavy snow, ice, flooding and powerful winds from Thursday to Saturday in a broad swath of the country, from the Plains and Midwest to the East Coast. A surge of Arctic air will follow. The Christmas weekend could be the coldest in decades.
Bird Rescue in Castle Hayne looking for blankets, towels ahead of arctic blast
CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) -- A local bird rescue needs help from the community ahead of a massive arctic blast that is expected…
Two people killed after tornado outbreak hits south
Two people have died in central Alabama after a tornado struck Montgomery County overnight, officials said. At least 29 tornadoes have touched down in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.
Last day of 2022 Hurricane Season; relatively calm year in Cape Fear
Wednesday marks the final day of the 2022 Hurricane Season.