Grandfather Mountain roars past recent wind record
A new wind speed record has been set at Grandfather Mountain, topping a record that's less than two weeks old.
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Tornado death confirmed as violent storms smack the South
Weekend storms raked parts of the Southeast, leaving deaths and injuries in their wake as a tornado smashed into a commercial district in a small Mississippi city and drenching rains fed a rising flood threat.
New Hanover County issues Hurricane Florence after action report
New Hanover County issues Hurricane Florence after action report
Winter weather to impact western portions of North Carolina
North Carolina is the target again for more winter weather as forecasters call for a variety of precipitation from the mountains eastward.
Gov. Cooper proposes funding aimed to help schools recovering from Florence
Could a change in the way schools are funded be better or worse after a natural disaster? Governor Roy Cooper visited one New Hanover County school that had a lot of damage from Hurricane Florence.
Veteran forced out of garage after Florence moves into camper
Nearly two weeks ago we told you the story of John Ganey, an 80-year-old veteran who had been living in his garage since Hurricane Florence destroyed his home. Now we have an update.
Storm-lashed South Carolina reassesses global warming's role
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When he took the job 15 years ago, Horry County Emergency Manager Randy Webster figured his biggest disasters would be wind and surge rolling over his county's beaches, South Carolina's top tourist destination.
Pender County lifts Hurricane Florence state of emergency
Nearly five months since Hurricane Florence made landfall along the southeastern North Carolina coast, leaders in Pender County have finally ended the county's state of emergency.
Blown Away! Grandfather Mountain sets new wind speed record
Around 4 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2019, the nonprofit nature park’s weather recording station at the Mile High Swinging Bridge registered a three-second gust of 121.3 miles per hour.
Strawberries blooming early across the Cape Fear
Unseasonably warm days across the Cape Fear have some plants confused. One Ash strawberry farm is starting to see berries.
Freezing rain creates 'ghost apples' in Michigan orchard
Widespread freezing hit western Michigan this week, leaving behind something pretty cool in area orchards.
FEMA specialists to offer mitigation tips in Wilmington
FEMA experts are coming back to Wilmington to offer advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage.
Parts of Midwest colder than Antarctica during deep freeze
The deadly deep freeze enveloping the Midwest sent temperatures plunging Wednesday to rival some of the most frigid spots in the world.
Atlanta braced for wintry weather, gets spritzed by rain
Atlanta got a mere spritzing of rain Tuesday, hours after a winter weather forecast prompted authorities to close government offices, shutter schools and cancel flights in anticipation of icy streets.
Strongest tornado in 8 decades hits Cuba; 3 dead, 172 hurt
A tornado and pounding rains smashed into the eastern part of Cuba's capital overnight, toppling trees, bending power poles and flinging shards of metal roofing through the air as the storm cut a path of destruction across eastern Havana.
DOT adding brine to some NC roads ahead of possible snow
The Department of Transportation prepared roads early ahead of possible winter weather this week.
Wilmington was the wettest city on east coast in 2018
It should come as no surprise that Wilmington was the wettest city on the East Coast in 2018.
Hurricane Florence recovery summit brings survivors together
It's been four months since Florence hit North Carolina, but a lot of people are still recovering. Just Florence Recovery Coalition held a summit Saturday to help people who are still struggling.
Alligators freeze in Brunswick Co. swamp with noses above ice
Alligators in one North Carolina swamp have once again allowed themselves to freeze in place with their noses above the ice.
AP-NORC Poll: Disasters influence thinking on climate change
When it comes to their views on climate change, Americans are looking at natural disasters and their local weather, according to a new poll.
Frigid air, high winds sweep the Northeast; at least 6 dead
Falling temperatures replaced the weekend's falling snow Monday as bitter cold and gusty winds swept across the eastern United States.
"Super blood wolf moon" will light up the night sky Sunday
A rare lunar eclipse will unfold Sunday night — and it'll be hard to miss if you stay up. As long as the weather cooperates, the "super blood wolf moon" will be visible across the U.S., Europe and parts of Africa and Russia.
Whitestocking residents welcome truckload of donations from Pennsylvania
It has been more than four months since Hurricane Florence hit, and many communities are still struggling.
Total lunar eclipse meets supermoon Sunday night
Here comes a total lunar eclipse and supermoon, all wrapped into one.