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.
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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.
Can your boss fire you for not showing up on a snowy day?
If you wake up on a snowy morning and decide it's unsafe to get out on the roads to go to work, you better hope your boss agrees.
NCDOT crews brine roads ahead of possible winter weather
Division 3 DOT officials say they were brining the roads Tuesday to prepare for any possible threat of winter weather in our area.
Snow chance for parts of our area Wednesday, Winter Weather Advisory issued
Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Bladen and inland Pender counties ahead of potential winter weather in the Cape Fear Wednesday.
Duke Energy asks customers to reduce electricity use during cold snap
Duke Energy Progress officials are asking customers to reduce electricity use until 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15 to help avoid potential high energy demand on the electric grid caused by frigid temperatures, according to a news release.
Pender County Schools announce make-up days including a Saturday
According to a release, all schools will be in session for a full day on Saturday, Jan. 20.
Low temps mean high bills concerning neighbors in Columbus County
Neighbors think while trying to stay warm, they got burned. The EMC says rates have not changed and the higher rates are a result of the cold snap.
Officials: Water pipe break at JFK Airport weather-related
The pipe break sent about three inches of water gushing onto the floor of the terminal.
City offices and services resume Monday on delayed schedule
The city of Wilmington will resume government operations Monday but on a delay.
Crews continue to battle ice on state roads in southeastern North Carolina
N.C. Department of Transportation crews continued their work on removing ice from the roads Sunday in Brunswick and New Hanover counties.