Geminid meteor shower peaks this Wednesday
For those willing to stay up a bit late Wednesday and brave the cold, the Geminid meteor shower promises to be a spectacular show.
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Snow slows or shuts down much of normally sunny Deep South
Snowfall shrouding much of the Deep South began tapering off early Saturday, but freezing temperatures kept roads slick and thousands without electricity throughout the region while planes remained grounded at the world's busiest airport.
Snow may not be deep in Deep South, but it worries locals
The snow that dusted parts of the Deep South early Friday delighted schoolchildren with an unexpected holiday but also revived panicky memories for many adults of past storms that trapped commuters on interstates for hours.
Recap of the eventful 2017 Atlantic hurricane season
The catastrophic Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Thursday. This season had more than the usual number of storms with 17 named storms.
North Carolina either abnormally dry or in moderate drought
The latest report on drought conditions in North Carolina shows two-thirds of the state is either in moderate drought or is abnormally dry.
Is it possible to see snow in Wilmington during November?
The air temperature dropped to 32 degrees at ILM airport this morning. So it was cold enough to produce snow, but has it actually ever snowed in November in Wilmington?
Ways to protect your fall garden from cold temperatures
Temperatures are getting colder and leaves are starting to change which means your outdoor plants are becoming more at risk to the wrath of Mother Nature.
State gives $1.85M in Hurricane Matthew recovery help for Fair Bluff
The town of Fair Bluff will receive $1.85 million to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew and improve the town’s water supply.
Tropical Storm Phillipe forms over Cuba; heading to Florida
The depression soaking parts of western Cuba has formed into Tropical Storm Phillipe and is expected to dump heavy rains across South Florida and the Keys.
NWS: EF-0 tornado confirmed near Shallotte during Monday's storms
National Weather Service in Wilmington said a tornado touched down near Shallotte in Brunswick County. Estimated maximum wind speed was 65 miles per hour.
NWS: EF1 Tornado touched down outside Conway Monday night
A tornado caused damage along Old Reaves Ferry Road near Highway 90 Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Seahawks join UNC, ECU, UNCG in disaster relief hoops benefit
The University of North Carolina coaching tree, including UNCW's C.B. McGrath, is branching out to raise money for the governor's North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.
Blue Ridge Parkway expects this weekend to be busiest
Drivers seeking fall-colored leaves should expect this weekend to be the busiest on a scenic road that runs through the Appalachian Mountains from North Carolina to Virginia.
Winter Outlook: What forecasters predict for upcoming season
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook Thursday.
LOOK UP: 2017 Orionid Meteor shower peaks this weekend
It's time for another meteor shower! Watch little bits of Halley's Comet streak by during the Orionid shower this weekend.
A weakened Nate brings flooding, power outages to Gulf Coast
Hurricane Nate brought a burst of flooding and power outages to the U.S. Gulf Coast before weakening rapidly Sunday, sparing the region the kind of catastrophic damage left by a series of hurricanes that hit the southern U.S. and Caribbean in recent weeks.
Pender County church closer to reopening for worship one year after Hurricane Matthew
Tomorrow marks one year since Hurricane Matthew made its mark in southeastern North Carolina. Hurricane Matthew destroyed many homes and business, but with other communities reaching out to those in need one house of worship is almost done being restored.
US Gulf Coast braces for fast-approaching Hurricane Nate
Rainfall from fast-moving Hurricane Nate lashed southeast Louisiana on Saturday afternoon as the storm headed for an evening landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast and residents in vulnerable, low-lying areas fled.
Relatively quiet summer yields sweet muscadine grape season
Good news in our local wine industry! Mother Nature brought just the right conditions this summer for area wineries to have a profitable season.
What is the Harvest Moon and why it will be unique this year?
The Harvest Moon is the first full moon that is closest to the autumnal equinox, but this year's moon will be a little later than usual.
Science Says: Era of monster hurricanes roiling the Atlantic
The monster hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, that have raged across the Atlantic are contributing to what appears to be the most active period for major storms on record.
Trump waives cargo restrictions to speed help to Puerto Rico
The Trump administration will waive federal restrictions on foreign ships' transportation of cargo to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Climate change panel hosted at UNCW
UNCW Environmental Concerns Organization (ECO) and North Carolina Climate Solutions Coalition (NCCSC) are hosting a conference to discuss economic and environmental impacts of and solutions for climate change to our area.
Last blast of summer? Temperatures surpass records in Cape Fear
High temperatures soared into the low to mid 90s this afternoon across southeastern North Carolina Thursday surpassing the record high for Wilmington.