Dispatchers: Lightning strikes spark fires in Ocean Isle Beach
Storms that moved across the Cape Fear region Thursday afternoon left behind some damage in Brunswick County.
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Tropical Storm Fred forms in eastern Atlantic Ocean
As of early Saturday morning, Tropical Storm Fred formed off the western coast of Africa.
Erika weakens into trough of low pressure
Late Monday night Tropical Storm Erika formed in the central tropical Atlantic making this the 5th named storm of the 2015 Atlantic tropical season.
Port City musicians reflect on Hurricane Katrina's benefit shows
When Katrina hit and the damage began to unfold, local musicians came together in the Port City to do benefit shows.
The remnants of Danny continue to weaken
Hurricane Danny has strengthened into a Category 3 storm as it moves across the Atlantic far from land.
Lightning strike damages historic courthouse
Lightning struck the historic New Hanover County Courthouse earlier this month, causing about $70,000 worth of damage, county officials said.
Forecasters confident this hurricane season will be light
Forecasters are even more confident that this Atlantic hurricane season will be a breeze. But the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration still warns coastal residents to be vigilant as the six-month season hits its peak.
Dangerous heat possible in southeastern NC
Dangerous heat is again possible in southeastern North Carolina.
Body cam captures hot car mom's reaction
A police officer's body camera captured the gut-wrenching moments as an Oklahoma woman was confronted with the fact she left her toddler inside a hot van.
Neighbor: Two lightning strikes led to fire that destroyed home
So much for the theory that lightning never strikes twice.
Heat closes Cape Fear Museum temporarily
They plan on opening their doors at 9:00 Wednesday morning , but you might want to call just in case the problem hasn't been fixed yet.
Area movie theater still with AC issues
Work continues to get the Costal Cinemas in Shallotte cooled off.
Canadian man's lottery win and lightning strike are 1 in 2.6 trillion chance
Lucky would be an understatement to describe one man in Canada.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for much of southeastern NC
Get ready for another dangerously hot day. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for this afternoon for much of southeastern North Carolina.
Dangerous heat over eastern North Carolina
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for parts of central and eastern North Carolina for Monday afternoon and evening.
Reddish moon caused by Canadian wildfires
The reddish tint of the moon Wednesday evening has to do with large wildfires burning in Canada.
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado Saturday in Brunswick County
A storm survey today confirmed the EF-0 tornado near Sandy Creek after WWAY talked with a homeowner who said the storm hit her property.
Storms prompt warnings, few reports of damage
Strong storms led to several severe weather warnings in southeastern North Carolina this afternoon and into the evening.
Outer Banks seashores could lose $2 billion to rising seas
With scientists expecting the seas to rise about 3 feet over the next 100 to 150 years, a new study says the two national seashores on North Carolina's Outer Banks risk losing buildings and other National Park Service assets worth more than $2 billion.
Same old song on weather, more dangerous heat in NC
Same forecast, different day. The National Weather Service has again issued a heat advisory for 32 counties in central and coastal North Carolina on Tuesday.
Strong storm blows roof off car dealership
A strong thunderstorm moved through Wilmington Friday night blowing the roof off of the Stevenson Kia car dealership on Market Street.
Finding a cool place in record heat
Record heat in southeastern North Carolina today sent folks looking for a way to cool off. It was balmy and downright miserable outside Tuesday. From the water park at Jungle Rapids to ice skating at the Icehouse folks found all kinds of ways to keep themselves cool!
Wilmington hits a record-setting 100 degrees
It's a record-setting day in the Port City, but probably not the kind you'll be excited about.
County leaders prep for hurricane season
New Hanover County leaders are getting ready for this hurricane season.