Shelter locations announced for Hurricane Florence
With Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast, Pender County and New Hanover County have announced location of shelters that will be open this week.
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Farmers working fast to beat storm
Many farmers are picking their fields fast and moving their crops for the impending hurricane on track for North Carolina.
Pender County urges residents with special needs to use registry
Pender County residents who require special sheltering accommodations during natural disasters should sign up for the Pender County Special Needs Registry.
Caswell Beach issues mandatory evacuation for visitors
The Town of Caswell Beach has declared a State of Emergency and has issued a mandatory evacuation for all non-residents and visitors.
Gov. Cooper issues Sunday statement on Hurricane Florence
The latest forecast from National Hurricane Center shows Florence becoming a major hurricane by early in the week and tracking toward the southeastern United States by later in the week.
Storm prep underway, residents prepare for the worst
Lifeguards at Wrightsville Beach have had to call in back-up today to get as many guards out here as they can. They say they can see rip currents popping up everywhere.
Time to prepare as Hurricane Florence, takes aim at US Southeast
Tropical Storm Florence turned into a hurricane Sunday morning and swirled toward the U.S. for what forecasters said could be a direct hit on the Southeast toward the end of the week.
Threat rising of storm surge, inland flooding from Florence
Forecasters are warning that the threat is rising of life-threatening storm surge and freshwater inland flooding from prolonged heavy rains once Hurricane Florence nears the Southeast seaboard in coming days.
UNCW issues voluntary evacuation for students, classes, events canceled
In a voluntary evacuation, students are encouraged, but not required, to leave campus for a safer location.
Florence upgraded to Category 4 hurricane in Atlantic
Florence has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and is likely to cause "life-threatening" surf and rip current conditions in Bermuda later this week.
Florence becomes a hurricane in the Atlantic
Hurricane Florence has formed far out over the Atlantic, where it doesn't currently pose a threat to any land for now.
Hurricane's death toll in Puerto Rico put at nearly 3,000
Hurricane Maria killed nearly 3,000 people in Puerto Rico in the desperate, sweltering months after the storm with the elderly and impoverished most affected, according to an independent study ordered by the U.S. territory.
Will the NC mountains have a vibrant fall foliage season this year?
Hotels and retailers are gearing up for the fall foliage season in the North Carolina mountains, but the brilliance of the show from the changing leaves is still to be determined.
Hurricane Lane vs. Kilauea: What happens when a hurricane meets a volcano?
As Hurricane Lane closes in on Hawaii, some people are beginning to wonder how the storm will interact with Mount Kilauea, which had a series of dramatic, destructive eruptions earlier this year.
With no place to run, people in Hawaii brace for hurricane
Hawaii is bracing for Hurricane Lane, which could be the first hurricane to make landfall on the islands in decades.
New lightning alert system on UNCW's campus
It's the start of a new school year at UNC Wilmington. Along with new classes, students also have a new alert system in place.
Ernesto forms in the Atlantic, 5th named storm of hurricane season
New named storms have formed far out over the Atlantic and Pacific, though neither poses a threat to land.
Cooper checks on Matthew recovery, but again won't meet with Fair Bluff residents
Gov. Roy Cooper will be in Columbus and Robeson counties today to check in on Hurricane Matthew recovery.
NOAA says 2018 Hurricane Season less active than expected
NOAA announced Thursday morning that the 2018 Hurricane Season will be less active than previously forecast.
Subtropical Storm Debby forms in the Atlantic
Subtropical Storm Debby has formed far out over the north Atlantic but is expected to be a short-lived storm.
Portion of Brunswick, New Hanover sees 15-20" of rain in two weeks
It's been extremely wet over the past few weeks and the rainfall totals around southeastern North Carolina are impressive.
Sick of flooding, Castle Hayne man asks state for help
It's what many people, especially in our area, are talking about: the seemingly never ending rain.
Why has it been raining so much lately?
Wilmington has received 17 inches of rainfall so far this July. Meteorologist Justin McKee takes a closer look on why it's been so wet.
VIDEO: Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Carolina Beach
Most of the region has picked up a lot of rain over the past week. The storms have been producing heavy rain, which could lead to flash flooding, and lightning.