Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.
Hurricane Melissa roars ashore in Jamaica at Category 5 strength, breaks Atlantic's modern landfalling pressure record
At 892 mb, Melissa is the most intense landfalling Atlantic storm since the infamous 1935 "Labor Day" hurricane. Wind gusts approaching 220 mph are among the strongest *ever* recorded on Earth.
Two more oceanfront homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks collapse
In total, 24 homes have been lost to the surf along this fragile stretch of coastline since 2020.
Residents and tourists trapped in Jamaica brace for Melissa
Jamaican residents and tourists trapped on the island are bracing for what will be the strongest storm to make landfall in the island nation’s 63-year history.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 ahead of landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 - the highest designation on the Saffir-Simpson scale - early Monday morning and is packing 160 mph core winds as it closes within 24 hours of making landfall in Jamaica.
Elevated fire danger across the Carolinas Wednesday
Outdoor burning is highly discouraged Wednesday to prevent accidental wildfires. Gusty winds, low relative humidity and ongoing drought conditions are leading to an increased fire danger.
Tropical Storm Melissa forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean late Tuesday morning and will gain strength as it slowly drifts westward.
Buxton Home Collapses Into The Ocean; 11th In The Outer Banks Since September
Another oceanfront home on North Carolina's Outer Banks collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean over the weekend, marking the 11th house to fall since September.
Peak Colors Arrive In The Blue Ridge Mountains
Vibrant fall colors are lighting up the Blue Ridge Mountains, drawing visitors for scenic drives, hikes, and breathtaking views.
"Ded Bob" crashes your Weather-Wise forecast
"The one thing scarier than Ded Bob... Atlanta." 💀
Local photographer captures rare phenomenon at Grandfather Mountain
“It doesn’t feel like real life; it’s almost like you’re in a fairytale," Leslie Restivo beams, "It’s magical and it’s spiritual.”
Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor'easter brings flooding to East Coast
More than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska. It comes after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding.
Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms west of Africa
The twelfth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will remain away from the U.S. mainland, but could lead to some rough weather in Europe next week.
Mountain towns look to bring in visitors as leaf season peaks
It’s that time of year again - leaf season in the North Carolina mountains. That’s exactly what High Country communities want to hear want to hear one year after Helene.
Tropical Storm Jerry forms in Atlantic
The system is expected to stay away from the U.S. mainland but could generate rough swells and rip currents along much of the East Coast next week.
WCCB Weather Team
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