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.
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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.
Two area concerts rescheduled due to weather Friday night
Fans who were looking forward to the Dierks Bentley concert or the Airlie Gardens ReSoul concert will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the shows due to storms on Friday night.
City of Wilmington reminds residents to avoid cooling off in retention ponds as temperatures soar
As summer approaches, temperatures in the 90s will continue to become more frequent. But while taking a dip in a retention pond may seem like a good idea for you or your pet, the City of Wilmington reminds everyone to avoid doing so.
Are you covered? Insurance agent offers advice as hurricane season begins
Ahead of the first potential tropical storm of the season, an insurance agent is offering some advice to make sure you're covered.
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency to award additional $16 million in grants for eastern North Carolina public housing recovery
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is now accepting grant applications for the Public Housing Restoration Fund Program, with approximately $16 million to be awarded to public housing agencies experiencing unmet hurricane recovery needs.
UNCW officials encourage storm readiness ahead of active hurricane season
UNCW is a Disaster-Resistant University and was the first university in North Carolina to receive the StormReady designation by the National Weather Service.
NOAA releases 2022 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, predicts another above-average season
Following a very busy 2021 hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is calling for another active year.
NCDOT has developed early flood-warning system for roads
The new system will allow the NCDOT for the first time to analyze, map and communicate in real-time any flood risks to roads, bridges and culverts.
Second home in 24 hours collapses into the ocean along the Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras National Seashore confirmed reports this morning of an unoccupied house collapse on Ocean Drive in Rodanthe.
Brunswick County officials hold hurricane conference to prepare for this season
The 2022 hurricane season officially begins in just over 3 weeks on June 1st, but local officials say now is the time to begin preparing.
Possible twister flattens store in Mobile, Alabama
Damage but no injuries are being reported on the Gulf Coast after at least one possible tornado struck Mobile, Alabama.
New video shows destructive tornado forming, moving through Andover
The City of Andover shared video from two City Hall security cameras Wednesday showing Friday’s destructive tornado as it formed in southern Sedgwick County and moved into town.
Are you ready? Hurricane Preparedness Week kicks off in North Carolina
Hurricane Season begins in less than a month. It's never too early to make sure you have everything squared away before the next storm strikes the Cape Fear.
Impact of climate change on Cape Fear addressed at Coastal Science and Engineering Expo
Climate change is leading to quickly rising sea levels which is already having a visible impact on the Cape Fear coast. An expo held Saturday attempted to educate the public on what's being done to address the problem.
Shallotte Doppler Radar being relocated to fix beam blockage issues
SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) -- The KLTX Doppler Radar near Shallotte has been operating in the same spot for nearly 3 decades, but that's about to change.
Eastern North Carolina marks 11 years since deadly tornado outbreak
It's been 11 years since the greatest one-day tornado outbreak on record for North Carolina.
Full 'Pink' Moon on the rise this weekend
Heads up! April's full moon, also known as the “Pink” moon, rises tonight at 7:54 p.m.
14 homes destroyed by tornadoes this week in South Carolina
Officials say severe storms that moved across South Carolina earlier this week caused at least 13 tornadoes and hail the size of baseballs.