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.
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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.
Unofficial end of summer brings no heat relief in US West
The Western United States baked through the unofficial end of summer, as temperatures in some parts threatened to peak Saturday at levels not seen in decades and wilting heat challenged crews battling wildfires across the region.
Upbeat Trump pitches in at shelter for Harvey victims
An upbeat and optimistic president visited with victims of Harvey on Saturday, touring a Houston mega-shelter housing hundreds of displaced people and briefly walking streets lined with soggy, discarded possessions.
'I survived': How 1 woman lived Harvey on social media
Katlyn Perkins' first announcement that something was very wrong at her home in northeast Houston came at 8:19 p.m. on Aug. 24, when she updated her Facebook status.
Houston-area floodwaters recede but dangers still loom
Major dangers for the U.S. Gulf Coast area loomed after an explosion at a Texas chemical plant early Thursday and the threat of major flooding further east near the Texas-Louisiana line as Harvey's floodwaters began receding in the Houston area after five days of torrential rain.
Hurricane Irma forms far out over Atlantic
Hurricane Irma has formed far out over the Atlantic along a course that could bring it near the eastern Caribbean Sea by early next week.
Tropical Storm Irma forms in the Atlantic
Wilmington, N.C (WWAY) - The National Hurricane Center has issued their first advisory for Tropical Storm Irma, currently located about 420 miles to the west of the Cabo Verde Islands. As of 11 a.m., Irma has wind speeds of 50…
Tropical storm watch continues for parts of coastal Carolinas
A tropical storm watch is in effect for parts of North and South Carolina.