Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 damage estimated $50-$100 million, report shows
The National Hurricane Center released a new report detailing that damage estimates were in the $50-$100 million range for Potential Tropical Cyclone 8.
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Snowy roads lead to hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina crashes as Arctic air brings record cold
Officials in Virginia and North Carolina asked drivers to avoid travel Thursday as unusually heavy snow led to hundreds of accidents, including crashes on an interstate that involved more than 50 vehicles.
Winter storm moves east: 100 million Americans in path of snow, brutal cold
At least 10 states from Louisiana to Delaware are under snow and ice alerts as this latest winter storm moves east.
'Life-threatening cold' expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding
Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains.
January 2025 was hottest January on record despite factors thought to make that less likely
The world warmed to yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly United States, a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, according to the European climate service Copernicus.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need…
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money. And they need it soon.
From snow to sun: Could climate change be causing extreme weather shifts?
From a once-in-a-decade snowstorm last week to temperatures reaching 70 later this week, it seems like the weather whiplash in the Cape Fear never quits—but has it always been this way?
'You can travel now:' NCDOT moves to clear secondary roads of remaining snow
Major roadways across our area are looking much better than earlier this week.
At least 11 dead after record-breaking snowstorm swept across the South
The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports, crippling roadways and leaving freezing temperatures in its wake.
Local businesses express how the snow has affected business
He closed the restaurant Tuesday and partially opened it Wednesday because icy roads prevented his employees from coming to work.
Brunswick County residents do good deeds by helping stuck cars
Videos from a viewer, Anna Foley, show her husband and brother-in-law helping police vehicles and residents who slid into ditches due to the snow and ice on the road.
Southern cities get creative to clear leftover snow and ice after rare winter storm
Days after a winter storm dropped ice and record-breaking snow, cleanup efforts were underway Thursday in several major Southern cities such as New Orleans, where crews were removing snow the same way they remove trash, drink cups and plastic beads after Mardi Gras.
People in The Cape Fear enjoyed their snow day in many different ways
For some, this glittering snowscape is a headache. However, others found joy in Wilmington's frozen playground.
Officials urge residents to stay off roads as snow and ice remain
Division Maintenance Engineer Battle Whitley shared what the NCDOT is doing to clear roads at news conference on Wednesday.
Downtown Wilmington sees snow
After several inches of snow accumulated overnight, the city was blanketed in a soft layer that transformed the streets.
Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy fun
A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the coastal Carolinas on Wednesday after breaking snow records in Texas and Louisiana, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy.
Winter storm has folks stuck and looking for warmth
At Wilmington International Airport, the rare wintry weather has caused canceled flights, leaving some passengers wanting to go in or out of the Cape fearing in limbo. Meanwhile, at The Warming Shelter ILM, The Grace United Methodist Church has a packed house with homeless people trying to beat the cold and get themselves a warm meal.
NCDOT, AAA shares tips for driving in snow and ice
Ahead of wintery weather Tuesday evening, the North Carolina Department of Transportation held a news conference detailing preparations to keep roads clear.
Millions across the US brace for plummeting temperatures and winter storms
Residents across the country from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine are bracing for dangerously low temperatures while the East Coast contends with a thick blanket of snow and the South prepares for a rare winter storm expected to disrupt travel from late Monday into Wednesday.
Trump's swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold weather
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather.
Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast
(AP) -- Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of…
Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area's fight against fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Additional water tankers and firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have killed at least…
Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast
A growing force of firefighters moved into the Los Angeles area Monday as more powerful winds were expected to trigger new wildfires that could set back the recent progress made in containing blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.