Tornado touched down in Wilmington early Sunday, NWS says
The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado touched down in the Kings Grant area. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
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At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing
Rescuers were searching Saturday for more than two dozen children from a girls' camp and many others still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm that killed at least 27 people, officials said. Among the dead were nine children.
Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast coast
The third named storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Tropical Storm Chantal, developed off the southeast coast Saturday morning.
Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
A record heat wave that spread across the East Coast of the United States during the first week of summer has child advocates warning parents and caretakers about the risks of heatstroke to children left inside hot vehicles.
Local Spay and Neuter Clinic almost ready to reopen
Fix A Friend, located off Ocean Highway, flooded with three feet of water last September during unnamed Post-Tropical Cyclone Eight.
The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm
Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites, the latest Trump administration move with potential consequences for the quality of forecasting.
History with 'Hud': How the Southport weather tower helped save lives during storms
It's been more than five years since an important piece of Southport's history was sent tumbling to the ground by an early morning thunderstorm.
30-30 Rule: Essential Lightning Safety Tips for Beachgoers and Boaters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says lightning kills 20 to 30 people each year in the United States and injures hundreds more.
Local water park sees surge of visitors as temperatures soar
With temperatures reaching highs of 99 degrees in Wilmington on Wednesday, many were be looking to cool off on the hottest day of the year so far.
15 people, including 10 children, taken to hospital following lightning strike at SC lake
More than a dozen people were transported to local hospitals after a reported lightning strike on the water at Lake Murray.
National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Andrea, the first of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.
Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains
Heavy rain, flooding and a rock slide have again closed a section of the major cross country highway Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains with engineers expecting the road closed for at least two weeks.
Doctor gives tips on staying safe in the summer heat
With summer right around the corner and soaring temperatures across the region, it’s important to stay safe in the summer heat.
History with 'Hud': Reflecting on hottest days in Wilmington's history as summer rolls in
Friday marks the official start of the summer season, which runs until September 22. With it comes numerous days in the 90s with heat index values even higher.
Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as a Category 3 hurricane
Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
With hurricane season underway, Leland holds expo to boost preparedness
We are already a couple of weeks into the hurricane season and the Town of Leland held a Hurricane Expo at the Leland Cultural Arts Center to help people better prepare.
Thunderstorms cause damage across Cape Fear
In Murrayville, a tree fell on a car near the intersection of White Road and Alamosa Drive. The tree also damaged a nearby fence.
History with 'Hud': Impactful Cape Fear hurricanes which were subsequently retired
Hurricane Season kicks off on Sunday, marking the start of a 182-day stretch of prime hurricane formation conditions from June 1 through November 30.
Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024
With warmer than normal ocean waters, forecasters are expecting yet another unusually busy hurricane season for the Atlantic. But they don't think it will be as chaotic as 2024, the third-costliest season on record as it spawned killer storms Beryl, Helene and Milton.
NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will likely experience above-average activity, the National Hurricane Center announced on Thursday.
What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time.
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will no longer track the cost of climate change-fueled weather disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more. It is the latest example of changes to the agency and the Trump administration limiting federal government resources on climate change.
NWS emphasizes early planning during Hurricane Preparedness Week
It's National Hurricane Preparedness week and the National Weather Service in Wilmington wants to remind you of a few key safety messages.
Trump’s budget plan gets rid of weather and climate research
The Trump administration intends to eliminate the research arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, close all weather and climate labs and eviscerate its budget along with several other NOAA offices, according to internal documents obtained by CNN.