Cape Lookout National Seashore issuing mandatory evacuation ahead of Maria
Cape Lookout National Seashore is now issuing a mandatory evacuation, according to the National Park Service.
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Governor promises town will not be forgotten
Fair Bluff is not forgotten. That's the message Governor Roy Cooper delivered when he came to Columbus County this afternoon.
Tropical storm warning for Los Cabos, Mexico due to Norma
Hurricane season roared on as Jose threatened heavy surf along the U.S. East Coast Saturday, Tropical Storm Norma neared Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula, and Tropical Storm Maria formed in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane, taking aim at some already-battered Caribbean islands.
Officials: Returning Keys residents must be self-sustaining
As the devastated Florida Keys began reopening to residents who fled Hurricane Irma, officials warned the returning islanders to bring enough supplies to sustain them for a while, because no one yet knows when water and power will be fully restored.
US coastal growth continues despite lessons of past storms
Coastal development destroys natural barriers such as islands and wetlands, promotes erosion and flooding, and positions more buildings and people in the path of future destruction, according to researchers and policy advisers who study hurricanes.
Local National Weather Service office sends help to Florida
Hurricane Irma left a path of devastation in Florida. The National Weather Service in Wilmington is sending someone down to help with forecast operations in the sunshine state.
Wilmington hurricane tracker experiences eye of Irma
When it comes to the impacts Irma is having on Florida, one Wilmington hurricane tracker went south to keep people informed.
As Irma nears Florida, concern for animals a major issue
Zoos, theme parks, rescue centers and other places with animals spent Saturday bracing for Hurricane Irma's arrival.
They've been warned: Some insist on riding out Irma at home
Authorities have beseeched more than 6 million people in Florida and Georgia to evacuate before Hurricane Irma's storm surge and fierce winds make it impossible to flee or be rescued. Many are staying nevertheless, even boasting about surviving Camille, Andrew, Katrina and other storms.
Hurricane Irma pummels Florida; 'This one scares me'
A monster Hurricane Irma roared into Florida with 130 mph winds Sunday for what could be a sustained assault on nearly the entire Sunshine State, flooding streets, knocking out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses and snapping massive construction cranes over the Miami skyline.
Irma recovery could require 11M meals, 24,000 tarps and more
With the arrival of what is potentially one of the most devastating storms to ever hit Florida, officials have set aside 3.2 million liters (0.85 million gallons) of water, filled 67 trailers with meals, and amassed 24,000 tarps.
Hurricane Irma shifts course and takes aim at Tampa
With the window closing fast for anyone wanting to escape, Irma hurtled toward Florida with 125 mph winds Saturday on a shifting course that took it away from Miami and instead threatened the first direct hit on the Tampa area from a major hurricane in nearly a century.
Gov. Roy Cooper: Irma could bring flooding, landslides
Gov. Roy Cooper says officials are prepared for potential flooding and landslides in western North Carolina early next week.
Toxic sites in likely path of Irma
Dozens of personnel from the Environmental Protection Agency worked to secure some of the nation's most contaminated toxic waste sites as Hurricane Irma bore down on Florida. The agency said its employees evacuated personnel, secured equipment and safeguarded hazardous materials in anticipation of storm surges and heavy rains.
Scramble to flee Irma underscores rich, poor divide
The scramble to flee from the path of Irma has been a much different experience for those in different income brackets.
Coast Guard urges extreme caution to mariners due to Hurricane Irma
The U.S. Coast Guard is urging mariners to use extreme caution if they must venture off the North Carolina coast Saturday due to weather offset by Hurricane Irma.
Two active category 4 hurricanes, Irma and Jose
Hurricane Jose has now become an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane, threatening Caribbean islands already devastated by Hurricane Irma.
Almanac forecast: Hurricanes will favor Atlantic Seaboard
The annual Old Farmer's Almanac predicted the possibility of a major hurricane along the Atlantic Seaboard, but didn't have the same insight about the Gulf Coast.
With uncertain track, North Carolina stresses Irma preparation
North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry says while it's too early to know exactly how Hurricane Irma might affect his state, it is never too early to prepare.
Hurricane Jose and Katia forms in the Atlantic Basin
Hurricane Jose and Hurricane Katia form in the Atlantic Basin but neither will bring problems to the southeastern NC. Irma will be a different story.
Gov. Cooper plans state of emergency for Irma
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is declaring a state of emergency so state and local officials can better prepare for Hurricane Irma.
Irma strengthens to Cat 5 hurricane, Tropical Storm Jose forms behind it
Irma has strengthened to a Category 5 storm and catastrophic damage is possible in the Florida Keys and southern Florida this weekend. Tropical Storm Jose forms in the open Atlantic behind Irma.
For Trump, chance to return with empathy for Harvey victims
President Donald Trump brought plenty of optimism and swagger to Texas on his initial visit to survey Harvey's devastation. He's getting a chance to return with empathy.
Post-Harvey problems plague Texas as funerals for dead begin
One week after Harvey roared into the Gulf Coast, a Texas city struggled with no drinking water, fires kept erupting at a stricken chemical plant and funerals began for some of those who drowned in the floodwaters.