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.
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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.
Snow day no longer day off for some South Carolina students
Students in one South Carolina school district will still have work to do even when it snows.
Divers hunt for 4 after Missouri duck boat sinks, killing 13
Divers searched a Missouri lake Friday for the bodies of four people who were presumed dead after a duck boat packed with tourists capsized and sank in high winds, killing at least 13 people in the tourist town of Branson.
Tropical Storm Chris reaches hurricane strength in Atlantic
Weather forecasters say Tropical Storm Chris has reached hurricane strength while moving away from the U.S. coast in the Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Chris continues to spin off North Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Chris continues to spin not far off the North Carolina coast and is currently centered a few hundred miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras.
Record 89-degree water temp recorded in Wrightsville Beach
A long spell of hot, humid weather had the ocean off the southeastern North Carolina coast feeling more like bathwater.
Tropical Storm Chris could become a hurricane later today
Tropical Storm Chris spinning off the North Carolina coast could strengthen into a hurricane Monday.
Elevated rip current risk this weekend with tropical depression off coast
At least 30 rip current rescues were conducted by lifeguards at Wrightsville Beach Friday and the risk for rip currents continues this weekend.
Beryl becomes first hurricane of the 2018 season
Overnight Tropical Storm Beryl gathered strength, and early on Friday morning it was declared the first hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Beryl in Atlantic; 2nd named storm of season
Tropical Storm Beryl has formed in the Atlantic, the second named storm of the 2018 hurricane season.