U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing ahead of Ian
That personnel includes nearly 400 people from the Wilmington District prepared to support agencies in the event of damage from Ian.
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Ian now expected to restrengthen; Hurricane Warnings issued up to NC, SC line
The Cape Fear is completely in a Tropical Storm warning, which now extends all the way up to the Raleigh area.
WATCH: Weather Channel's Jim Cantore hit by flying tree branch during Ian coverage
Jim Cantore is no stranger to extreme weather, but Hurricane Ian proved to be almost too much for the storm-veteran.
Governor Roy Cooper speaking about Tropical Storm Ian Thursday afternoon
After issuing a State of Emergency on Wednesday for North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper is set to speak Thursday afternoon about the approach of Tropical Storm Ian.
New Hanover County officials prep for Hurricane Ian impacts
With Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm, North Carolina state agencies and communities are preparing to feel some of its effects later this week.
Carolina Beach lowering lake, pond water levels ahead of Hurricane Ian impacts
The Town of Carolina Beach is preparing days in advance for the impact of Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian continues to strengthen; impacts expected to Cape Fear late this week
As of 11:00 am, Ian is a major category 3 hurricane. The storm is expected to reach category 4 status later today as it pushes towards the Sunshine State.
Crews finish instillation of power generators at nearly every intersection in Wilmington
The Wilmington Police Department says this is a critical capability and the project will help power the intersections in the event of a power outage.
Boiling Spring Lakes receives nearly $15 million grant for dam restoration project
The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation approved the $14.9 million grant to the city as part of a larger $51,845,000 project under the Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program.
Dangerous ocean conditions expected along coast as Major Hurricane Fiona passes offshore
Waves of six to eight feet are anticipated through Friday. As a result, a high surf advisory is in effect until midnight on Friday.
Fiona expected to strengthen into first major hurricane of 2022
The latest forecast track from the National Weather Service has Hurricane Fiona continuing to strengthen into a category 3 hurricane as soon as Wednesday morning.
Alaska braces for "near worst case coastal flooding scenario" as massive storm approaches
Alaska is bracing for dangerous weather as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok move toward the Bering Sea region.
Officials tour damage still remaining from Hurricane Florence
Yesterday marked four years since Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, destroying homes and businesses across the Cape Fear.
Tropical Storm Fiona could menace Puerto Rico this weekend
Tropical Storm Fiona is on a path to threaten the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend.
Trailers offer temporary home as flood victims plan future
David Stephens' children romped around the small patch of grass they've turned into a makeshift playground, running and laughing — seemingly without a care in the world.
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.
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.