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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.
Brunswick County leaders meet for annual hurricane expo
Hurricane season is upon us and Brunswick County emergency officials got together today to get ready.
NWS warns of jellyfish, rip currents around Carolina Beach
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a beach hazard statement until 8 p.m. because of jellyfish and rip currents at Pleasure Island.
New lab can create hurricane conditions on demand
Researchers at the University of Miami have a new lab where they can whip up hurricane conditions at any time.
Rouzer helps prepare folks for disasters
Congressman David Rouzer helped teach folks around the Wilmington area what to do when disaster strikes.
NOAA forecasts 6-11 names storms this hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is getting ready to announce its forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season.
$42 million 'nose-to-tail' upgrade for 2 hurricane hunters
Miss Piggy and Kermit are getting new engines, new wings and different radar.
Columbus County tornado stretched five miles
The National Weather Service says yesterday's tornado in Columbus County covered five miles in about eight minutes.
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in Columbus County
The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down this afternoon in Columbus County.
FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Man pulled from Oak Island waters dies
Officials say the man pulled out of the waters in Oak Island Monday has died.
Ana leaves behind 12+ lbs. of pot
More than 12 pounds of pot - 12.35 pounds to be exact - washed up on the main part of Atlantic Beach, according to Atlantic Beach Police Chief Jeff Harvey.
Ana now a tropical depression as it drenches the Cape Fear region
Tropical storm warnings are no longer in effect as Ana is now a tropical depression.
Ana soaks Brunswick County
Tropical Storm Ana made landfall around 6 a.m. between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, SC. That means Brunswick County has been squarely in the cross hairs of the storm.