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.
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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.
'The Sunny Day Flooding Project' installing sensors to help Carolina Beach adapt to flooding issues
'Sunny Day Flooding' has been a worsening problem for years in Carolina Beach, especially along Canal Drive. One organization is setting out to track the flooding and help the area adapt to the problem.
Brunswick County hosting virtual workshops to identify ways residents can prepare & recover from natural disasters
Brunswick County Government is asking for the community's help with a new project aimed to identify solutions to flooding, erosion, storm surge and other natural hazards.
148 years ago, Wilmington began longest continuous set of complete weather observations in NC
148 years ago today, Wilmington began the longest continuous set of complete weather observations, being tracked each of the 54,056 days since.
Severe storms pummel South killing at least 2 in Florida
FLORIDA (AP) -- A line of severe storms packing isolated tornadoes and high winds ripped across the Deep South overnight — killing at least two in the Florida Panhandle, toppling trees and power lines and leaving homes and businesses…
Fire Danger Statement, Red Flag Warning in effect for the Cape Fear
Due to a combination of low fuel moisture, low relative humidity and strong winds, the National Weather Service has placed the entire Cape Fear under a Fire Danger Statement or Red Flag Warning through 8:00 pm.
Here's how you can participate in tonight's 'Earth Hour'
Tonight, for the 15th consecutive year, people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour. It’s part of a grassroots global campaign called Earth Hour.
Boiling Spring Lakes restores streambeds damaged by Hurricane Florence in $2 million project
More than three years after Hurricane Florence devastated Boiling Spring Lakes, officials say the city is finally coming close to recovering.