World Meteorological Organization retires 4 hurricane names from 2017 season
After they wreaked havoc on the United States and Caribbean in 2017, the World Meteorological Organization has retired four hurricane names: Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate.
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Earthquake reported near North Carolina/South Carolina border
A small earthquake, 2.0 magnitude, was recorded early Friday morning near Pageland, S.C., according to the United States Geological Survey.
Researchers predict slightly above-average 2018 Atlantic hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season will be slightly above-average this year, Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers predicted Thursday.
Carolinas Tornado Outbreak: March 28, 1984
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the Carolinas Tornado Outbreak of 1984. It was one of the deadliest, most destructive tornado outbreaks in the history of North and South Carolina.
Orange snow blankets parts of Russia
Skiers and snowboarders were met with orange-tinted snow in Sochi, Russia, this weekend.
Gulf Coast meteorologist will lead US hurricane center
A meteorologist who aided emergency response efforts along the Gulf Coast after the 2010 oil spill has been tapped to lead the U.S. government's hurricane forecasting hub in Miami.
Orton Plantation burning nearly 900 acres
Orton Plantation is conducting controlled burning on 866 acres Thursday as part of its management plan to improve forest health and restore longleaf pine habitat.
Storms strike college, leave trail of damage across South
Daybreak Tuesday revealed widespread damage after a night of violent weather in the Deep South, with a college campus shattered by an apparent tornado and thousands of buildings and vehicles battered by hail as large as baseballs.
Strong wind doesn't stop Orton Plantation from control burns
With extreme dry and windy conditions around the Cape Fear today, the National Weather Service as issued a Red Flag Warning.
A solar storm is expected to hit Earth this week
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a geomagnetic storm watch in effect for Wednesday and Thursday due to an impending solar storm.
CoCoRaHS seeking volunteers to help collect weather data
If you have an interest in weather or science, you could do the National Weather Service a big favor.
'Kind of awful': Another snowstorm clobbers the Northeast
For the second time in less than a week, a storm rolled into the Northeast with wet, heavy snow Wednesday, grounding flights, closing schools and bringing another round of power outages to a corner of the country still recovering from the previous blast of winter.
More flooding expected as deadly nor'easter moves out to sea
People along the Northeast coast braced for more flooding during high tides Saturday even as the powerful storm that inundated roads, snapped trees and knocked out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses moved hundreds of miles out to sea.
Nor'easter halts plans to go to Italy for UNCW group
Thanks to the weather plans for a trip to Italy were thrown for a loop for UNCW's ommunication department.
Could strong winds force delays on Wrightsville Beach renourishment project?
Big waves at area beaches this weekend could cause crews at Wrightsville Beach to delay renourishment work.
Farm using row covers to protect strawberry crops from cold weather
Overnight lows this weekend are forecasted to be near freezing. They have one local strawberry farm on alert and taking action to prevent crop loss.
Rome blanketed by snow as Arctic storm sets European records
The Arctic storm dubbed the "Beast from the East" set record temperatures across much of Europe on Monday and brought a rare snowstorm to Rome, paralyzing the city and giving its residents an unusual chance to ski, sled and build snowmen in its famous parks and piazzas.
Despite warm weather, gardeners should be wary of possible late freeze
Despite warm weather lately, a freeze is still possible through March. Gardeners should take that fact into account before they plant.
US Senate budget plan includes $125M for Hurricane Matthew relief
The US Senate's two-year budget plan could mean more money coming to North Carolina to continue recovery efforts from 2016's Hurricane Matthew, according to the state's senators.
NWS: No tsunami threat despite warning alert
A test Tsunami Warning is apparently causing some confusion and alarm along the east coast this morning.
Handlers: Punxsutawney Phil sees 6 more weeks of winter
Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog foresees no early end to winter.
Here's how to watch the 'super blue blood moon' on Wednesday
For the first time in 35 years, a blue moon will occur during a total lunar eclipse on Jan. 31, an event some have taken to calling a "super blue blood moon."
Even without El Nino last year, Earth keeps on warming
Earth last year wasn't quite as hot as 2016's record-shattering mark, but it ranked second or third, depending on who was counting.
Dale Jr. crashes in snowy weather after helping other driver
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is warning North Carolina drivers not to venture out into a snowstorm after he slid off the road and hit a tree.