Tornado damage at NC Pfizer plant may create long-term drug shortages
The fallout from a Pfizer factory being damaged by a tornado could put even more pressure on already-strained drug supplies at U.S. hospitals, experts say.
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Tornado damages Pfizer plant in NC as heat and floods sock other parts of US
A tornado heavily damaged a major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, while torrential rain flooded communities in Kentucky and an area from California to South Florida endured more scorching heat.
Search for SC children swept away in flash flood continues into 4th day
The search for a missing 2-year-old girl and her 9-month-old brother who were swept away from their car during flash flooding over the weekend carried into a fourth day, with officials acknowledging people seeking to volunteer to help but saying they won't be needed.
Around the world, millions feel record-breaking heat of an unrelenting summer
Heat records are being shattered all over the world and the summer swelter keeps coming.
Massive search is underway for missing SC children swept away in flash flood
Crews in suburban Philadelphia on Monday intensified the search for a missing 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister, swept away after weekend rains swelled the banks of a creek while they were driving to a barbecue with their family.
NOAA launches new hurricane model to improve storm forecasts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a new model to help forecast hurricanes.
Monday was Earth's hottest day on record, initial measurements show
Monday was the world's hottest day on record, exceeding an average of 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time, according to initial measurements taken on Tuesday by U.S. meteorologists.
Gates open for Wilmington 4th of July celebration after weather delay
After a brief weather delay, the City of Wilmington has now opened the gates for its Fourth of July Celebration in downtown Wilmington.
Excessive heat warnings remain in many areas of US through Monday
Excessive heat warnings remain in place in many areas across the U.S. and are expected to last at least through Monday.
Temperatures, heat index expected to soar to dangerous levels into 4th of July
The weather is heating up across the Cape Fear.
New Hanover County splash pad reopens after lightning strike
The splash pad in New Hanover County is back open Wednesday after a lightning strike forced it to close on Tuesday.
New Hanover County splash pad closed, struck by lightning
The splash pad in New Hanover County is closed Tuesday because of a lightning strike during strong storms Monday night.
Severe weather possible late Monday, into very early morning hours of Tuesday
Severe weather is possible late Monday into the first few hours of Tuesday morning.
Canadian wildfire smoke leading to hazy Cape Fear sky
You likely noticed the haziness to the sunrise Tuesday morning.
History with ‘Hud’: Most memorable hurricanes to strike Cape Fear
June 1st is the official start of Hurricane Season, which runs for the next 182 days through November 30th.
Rain likely to impact holiday weekend plans across Cape Fear
If you have outdoor plans over the next few days, they'll likely be impacted by rain.
NOAA issues 2023 hurricane season prediction, calling for near-normal numbers
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released their predictions for the 2023 hurricane season.
New Hanover County mulch fire started by lightning April 30th continuing to burn
A fire in northern New Hanover County started on April 30th by a lightning strike is continuing to burn.
Governor Roy Cooper urges residents to make plans during Hurricane Preparedness Week
The plan should include details on how and where you would evacuate, a meeting place, and important phone numbers.
Fort Lauderdale faces chance of more rain Friday as devastating floods force hundreds of residents into emergency shelters
More storms could strike South Florida on Friday after monumental flooding wreaked havoc on Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities.
Colorado State University predicting slightly below-average hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially begin for another seven weeks, but early signs indicate there is more uncertainty than normal with this particular season – all thanks to El Niño.
Planning forecast heading into the Easter holiday weekend
If you have any outdoor Easter plans for Saturday, you may want to move them indoors.
Missouri tornado kills at least 4 people, causes widespread damage: "It's just heartbreaking"
At least four people were killed in southeastern Missouri when a tornado struck the area before dawn Wednesday morning.
Rare tornado near Los Angeles damages buildings, injures 1
A rare tornado touched down in a Los Angeles suburb, ripping roofs off a line of commercial buildings and sending the debris twisting into the sky and across a city block, injuring one person.