Many ask where the hurricanes are this season as the Atlantic remains quiet
Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though it’s the peak of hurricane season.
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It is now peak hurricane season: What to expect for storms in the Atlantic
Don't be fooled by the lack of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Basin. The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.
Historic Hurricane Floyd to be featured on North Carolina highway marker
A storm that brought historic destruction and flooding to eastern North Carolina will soon be permanently remembered with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.
20 years since Katrina: Local residents detail first-hand accounts of devastating storm
Friday marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina roared ashore along the Gulf Coast, forever changing the landscape and countless lives.
Hurricane Erin leaves rough seas with 2 swimmers dead and a search underway for a missing boater
Hurricane Erin never made landfall but left behind rough ocean conditions along the U.S. East Coast. At least two people died after they had been swimming in the heavy current, and a search continued Monday for a man who was missing after his boat capsized.
Parts of Highway 12 along Outer Banks reopening Monday afternoon, days after Hurricane Erin
Highway 12 on the north end of Ocracoke remains closed Monday morning, days after Hurricane Erin passed by.
One more hot day before early taste of fall arrives
Fall doesn't officially start for four weeks, but it's going to feel like it this week.
Cape Fear beaches report few impacts from Hurricane Erin
Dangerous surf conditions continue across the Cape Fear as Hurricane Erin moves north.
Sea turtle nests washed away as Hurricane Erin moves off coast
The center says of the 90 nests on the island, around half already hatched—but for the ones that that haven't, very few will survive.
Hurricane Erin brings high waves to Wrightsville Beach
Several local beach towns, including Wrightsville Beach, have issued no swimming advisories due to increased rip current risks from Hurricane Erin.
2 more beachfront homes near collapse as a hurricane waves pound North Carolina's Outer Banks
Two homes on the North Carolina Outer Banks sit precariously in the high waves with their days seemingly numbered. Since 2020, 11 neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean.
Summer celebrations meet closed beaches and warnings on US East Coast due to Hurricane Erin
From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer Wednesday.
NC Ferry System assisting Ocracoke evacuation ahead of Hurricane Erin
The North Carolina Ferry System is assisting with evacuations from Ocracoke Island in advance of Hurricane Erin.
Erin remains a major hurricane, as the storm begins its path north off the east coast
Hurricane Erin became a major hurricane over the weekend and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.
NWS confirms tornado touched down near Holden Beach
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down west of Holden Beach.
Hurricane Erin forms over Atlantic, the first of 2025 season. Maps show its path and forecast.
Erin strengthened into a hurricane Friday as the storm continued on a path over the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said. It is the first hurricane to develop in the Atlantic this year, and it was expected to continue gaining strength, potentially growing into a major hurricane.
Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic and Hurricane Henriette strengthens in the Pacific
Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, just west of the Cabo Verde Islands, as Hurricane Henriette strengthened in the Pacific Ocean well away from Hawaii, forecasters said.
Input needed for Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update
The City of Wilmington is working with North Carolina Emergency Management to update the Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and they want to hear from the public.
Southport reflects on Hurricane Isaias five years later
Sunday marks the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Isaias, a category one hurricane that pummeled the Carolinas.
More than 130 million people brace for sweltering conditions across most of the US
It's not just hot here in the Cape Fear.
Beachgoers beat the heat with shade, surf, and sweet treats in Carolina Beach
People in Carolina Beach were trying to find ways to stay cool Saturday with heat indices reaching triple digits.
Carolina Beach explores flood solutions in workshop on 'Sunny Day Flooding'
The Carolina Beach Town Council held a workshop Tuesday for an update on the Sunny Day Flooding Project, which focuses on flooding events that happen outside of major storms.
Extreme heat challenges air conditioners across the region
With heat index values in the triple digits, air conditioning units have been struggling to keep up and cool people to their preferred temperature.
Cape Fear residents find cool relief as heat advisory takes hold
With a heat advisory in effect for the Cape Fear Friday and Saturday, it is important to find ways to stay cool and ensure you are properly hydrated.