CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Waterspout turns into possible tornado
An apparent waterspout caused damage to boats and other structures on Smith Island on Thursday night.
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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.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate power plants' greenhouse gas emissions
The Supreme Court on Thursday limited the power of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, delivering a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Latest monitor shows worsening drought conditions; 97 percent of NC at least abnormally dry
Despite seeing rain across parts of the Cape Fear in the last week, drought conditions have continued to get worse.
No telescope needed: Catch five planets lined up in the night sky Thursday & Friday
We are in for quite a treat in the nighttime sky for the next two nights! It is something right out of a middle school textbook.
Leland is officially recognized as a StormReady community
Being a StormReady community means Leland is better prepared to save people and property in the event of severe weather and has the necessary communication and safety skills to do so.
UPDATE: NYC firefighter killed near Biltmore Estate after a tree fell on his vehicle was a graduate of UNCW
A spokesperson for Biltmore says the tragic incident happened during a weather event on Friday, June 17, with high winds when a tree fell across a road on the estate entrance, striking a guest vehicle.
Parts of Yellowstone National Park to reopen after historic flooding
Portions of Yellowstone National Park will reopen beginning next week, the National Park Service announced Saturday.
Death Valley National Park visitor found dead after walking for gas, park officials say
A Death Valley National Park tourist was found dead Tuesday after his car ran out of gas, the National Park Service (NPS) reports.
Brunswick Electric continues preparations for hurricane season, runs tabletop exercise
This afternoon, Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) completed its annual hurricane tabletop exercise to simulate its response to severe weather.
June's strawberry moon will light up the sky tonight, Wednesday morning
June's full moon, the strawberry moon, will illuminate the sky tonight, peaking early on Wednesday.
Video shows Montana building falling into the swollen Yellowstone River on Monday
The flooding in southern Montana and northern Wyoming has washed away parts of roads and homes and other structures — including a building along the swollen Yellowstone River in Gardiner, Montana.
Staying safe as temperatures soar to dangerous levels this week
Summer doesn't officially begin until June 21st, but it's going to feel like the middle of summer this week across the Cape Fear.
Hundreds turn out for 2nd annual Leland Hurricane Expo
Hundreds of people turned out for the second annual Leland Hurricane Expo held at the town's Cultural Arts Center on Saturday.
Hurricane chief to take over as weather service director
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's announcement Tuesday puts a veteran of extreme and frequent storms at the helm of the agency that has 144 offices across the country.
Disaster Expo held in Pender County to get residents prepared for hurricane season
While no storms are forecast to impact the Cape Fear anytime soon officials in Pender County want people to be prepared.