TAKE A LOOK: Funnel cloud spotted by numerous people around Shallotte today
In addition to the heavy rain and wind, a brief funnel cloud was reported near Shallotte.
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Hurricane Earl bringing increased rip current risk along coast
Use caution when heading to the beach. You are advised to stay out of the water due to the elevated rip current risk.
Fifth graders in Pender County receiving grant-funded weather science program
The project is designed to reach schools and students who may be challenged, economically or geographically, to participate in important informal learning activities.
Southeastern flood threat impacts parts of North and South Carolina
SUMMERVILLE, GA (AP) — Flood watches were in effect in the U.S. southeast and much of the northeast on Monday as forecasters warned of the possibility of torrential downpours on Labor Day across already saturated ground. Among the hardest-hit areas…
Cape Fear marks anniversaries of Hurricanes Fran, Dorian
Hurricane Fran destroyed the Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier in Wrightsville Beach and produced over $1.6 billion in property damage.
Tropical Storm Danielle strengthens, soon to be a hurricane
Tropical Storm Danielle continues to strengthen in the Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Danielle forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Danielle has now formed in the northern Atlantic.
11-year-old boy dies after being swept into a storm drain during flash flood
First responders continued their search and found the 11-year-old boy, according to the news release. “The child was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately died,” police said.
National Weather Service urges caution at area beaches, issue high rip current risk
The overall rip current risk is expected to decrease heading into the weekend.
WWAY Weather Team spent Wednesday afternoon programming weather radios
Lee Haywood, Ramel Carpenter and Matthew Huddleston were on hand at the Ace Hardware store on Village Road Northeast in Leland to assist the community in programming weather radios.
$19.4 million awarded for multi-family housing in areas damaged by Matthew, Florence
Funding is available for projects located in any of the federally or state-identified most impacted and distressed (MID) counties.
Carolina Beach sees weekend waterspout
Beachgoers were treated to a weather phenomena around lunchtime on Sunday.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Water spout off Florida coast
Video captures what appears to be a water spout or tornado off the waters of Henderson Beach in Destin, FL.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: White House struck by lighting
A large jolt of lightning momentarily lit up the the White House during a powerful thunderstorm in Washington on Thursday.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Waterspout turns into possible tornado
An apparent waterspout caused damage to boats and other structures on Smith Island on Thursday night.
Forecasters trim hurricane season outlook a bit, still busy
Federal meteorologists say this hurricane season may not be quite as busy as they initially thought, but it should still be more active than normal.
Woman floats dog in container while swimming to rooftop to escape recent Kentucky flooding
An amazing story has come out of a disastrous situation in Kentucky.
Governor Cooper issues executive order to improve resilience of state buildings against flooding
The Order directs the North Carolina Department of Administration (NC DOA) to work with stakeholders to update the state’s Uniform Floodplain Management Policy.
WATCH: Waterspout spotted offshore of Wrightsville Beach yesterday morning
On Sunday, beachgoers were treated to a waterspout offshore near the Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier.
A hypothetical weather forecast for 2050 is coming true next week in the UK
Two years ago, forecasters in the UK conducted an interesting thought experiment: What will our forecasts look like in 2050?
No injuries reported after house struck by lightning in Southport
Crews say they found light smoke and damage to the home when they arrived.
Oak Island sees flooding during early morning storms
Heavy rain moved onshore this morning, causing flooding in many local areas.
Look to the sky tonight for a glimpse of the Buck Supermoon
A special event will be visible in the sky tonight, although you'll likely have to catch a glimpse of it between passing clouds.
Reminder to never leave pets or children in hot car after person charged with dog's death in Horry County
The temperature outside the car that day was 95 degrees, according to the Animal Care Center -- with the temperature inside the care being much hotter.