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 nationβs 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." π
Local photographer captures rare phenomenon at Grandfather Mountain
βIt doesnβt feel like real life; itβs almost like youβre in a fairytale," Leslie Restivo beams, "Itβs magical and itβs spiritual.β
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 yearβs 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
Itβs that time of year again - leaf season in the North Carolina mountains. Thatβs 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.
National Weather Service confirms first EF-5 tornado in over a decade
The tornado carried fully loaded train cars nearly 500 feet in Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20th. It's the first EF-5 tornado to strike the U.S. since 2013.
'The heartbeat is starting to patter again': Asheville's River Arts District one year after Helene
Asheville's River Arts District was among the areas of town hit hardest by Helene. The scars are still visible, but a real sense of triumph over tragedy permeates the historic neighborhood.
'A beacon of hope': Biltmore one year after Helene
The Estate was open to visitors again only five weeks after the storm - just in time for Christmas.
