Rare January hurricane forms in Atlantic, threatens Azores
A rare January hurricane has formed far out in the Atlantic, and U.S. officials say it's the first hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938.
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Subtropical Storm Alex forms far out in Atlantic
Forecasters say an out-of-season subtropical storm has formed far out in the Atlantic Ocean and could threaten the Azores in the coming days.
Carolina Beach picks up tab for October rain repairs
Carolina Beach has had to dig into its own coffers to pay for hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs caused by last October's rains.
Month to month break down of 2015 weather events
2015 brought several memorable and historically important weather events to the Carolinas. WWAY breaks down significant weather events that happened each month.
Weather threat washes out Pleasure Island New Year's Eve tradition
A New Year's Eve tradition in the Cape Fear will not happen this year.
Plants blooming early because of warm weather
Many plants and flowers are blooming earlier than usual at Airlie Gardens due to unseasonably warm weather.
WATCH NOW: Year in Review 2015
Shark attacks. A lottery jackpot. Big business hitting the rails. Lots and lots of rain. They were all big stories in the Cape Fear this year.
At least 11 dead in Texas storms that spawned tornadoes
Tornadoes that swept through the Dallas area caused substantial damage and at least 11 people died either from the storm or related traffic accidents. Dozens of people were injured in the storms as well.
HAPPENING FRIDAY: Year in Review 2015
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 175 million. The odds of being attacked by a shark are 1 in 11.5 million. But both happened in our area this year.
Unusually warm temperatures for December may set records
It's officially winter but it sure doesn't feel like it. Temperatures have been in the 70s for much of this month, but how unusual is that?
'Huge' global deal to fight climate change approved
A global accord to fight climate change was approved today in a vote by the nearly 200 nationals involved in the COP21 conference in Paris.
Students learn about weather through WeatherBug
Students at Bladen Lakes Primary School are learning about weather. The students are not only using books to study from, but also technology from WeatherBug.
Vote for the top stories of 2015
This year WWAY NewsChannel 3 and the StarNews are joining forces to recap the top stories of 2015. To do that, though, we need your help. Look at the list of stories below and choose your top 10.
Perry's Emporium gives refunds due to rainy weather
Perry's Emporium gave $60,000 in refunds because of the rainy day diamond promotion.
McCrory: FEMA denies disaster regulation for 8 counties
Gov. Pat McCrory says he will appeal the federal government's decision refusing aid for eight coastal North Carolina counties for damage caused by heavy rains and flooding in late September and early October.
Tropical Storm Kate develops in the Atlantic
Wilmington, NC (WWAY) -- Tropical Depression Twelve strengthened into Tropical Storm Kate Monday morning. The storm is currently 40 miles ESE of Cat Island in the Bahamas with 40 mph sustained winds, making it a low grade Tropical Storm. With…
Rain washes out Cape Fear Fair & Expo again tonight and Preschool Day Wednesday
After a sun-splashed opening weekend, rain has washed out the start of the work week at the Cape Fear Fair & Expo.
Loans available after disaster declaration for NC agriculture
The U.S. Small Business Administration said those affected by the historic storms from late September and earlier this month are eligible for some help.
WWAY's Good Evening Wilmington to focus on good news
News is often serious business. But it doesn't always have to be.
Ringo Drive back open after sinkhole formed
The City of Wilmington says a road is back open after a sinkhole formed last week.
More than 2 inches of snow falls in northern Michigan
Winter has come early in northern Michigan.
Edgewater Club Road clean-up delayed
Work to remove rock from a road in New Hanover County is delayed by one day. The North Carolina Department of Transportation said it postponed the closure of Edgewater Club Road because of expected heavy traffic Sunday.
Family still out of flooded home following storm
A family in the Leland area is still living in a hotel following the storm that brought historic rainfall to parts of the Carolinas.
Edgewater Club Road to close for rock removal Sunday
North Carolina Department of Transportation crews plan to spend Sunday removing a 500-foot temporary rock road surface that was built on Edgewater Club Road earlier in October.