Foothills & High Country Prepare for Helene
Portions of the western Carolinas could see over a foot of rain through Saturday morning and the mountains will only worsen the flooding.
Governor Henry McMaster Declares State Of Emergency For South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions.
Caldwell County Declares State Of Emergency
Caldwell County Board of Commissioners Chairman Randy Church has declared a State of Emergency for Caldwell County effective at noon today (September 25), in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene for the county.Β
Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Hurricane Helene
Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene as North Carolina prepares for severe weather impacts that could threaten life and property across North Carolina through Saturday morning.
Tropical Storm Helene Strengthens Into Hurricane Off Mexico's Caribbean Coast
Helene was upgraded to a hurricane after rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Wednesday. Forecasters warned that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.
Another North Carolina Oceanfront Home Collapses Into The Ocean
Another unoccupied house in Rodanthe has collapsed into the Atlantic. This is the 8th house collapse over the past 4 years on Seashore beaches.
35 Years Ago Hurricane Hugo Slammed Into Carolinas
35 years ago hurricane Hugo slammed into the Carolinas bringing extensive damage to Charlotte.
Carolina Beach Students Taken Home On High Water Rescue Vehicles
A little different than their typical bus route. Students in Carolina Beach were taken home on high water rescue vehicles after catastrophic flooding.
Coastal Residents In North Carolina Reeling After Catastrophic Flooding
Over a foot-and-a-half of rain fell in a matter of hours in Carolina Beach, NC, overwhelming streets, cars, and houses as much of downtown sunk below multiple feet of water.
North Carolina's Coast Has Been Deluged By The Fifth Historic Flood In 25 Years
Highways in Brunswick County remained underwater Tuesday, a day after about 18 inches of rain fell at nearby Carolina Beach in 12 hours.
Red Cross's Safety Tips For Incoming Severe Weather
With all eyes on incoming severe weather impacting North and South Carolina, Red Cross has tips for thunderstorm and flooding safety.
Disturbance Off Carolina Coast To Bring Heavy Rain & Gusty Winds Locally
A disturbance off the South Carolina coast will likely lack tropical characteristics before moving inland. But, regardless of becoming a named storm it will bring heavy rain and gusty wind to the region beginning Monday afternoon.
A 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles The Los Angeles Area
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has rattled the Los Angeles area. It unleashed boulders onto a Malibu road and shook Santa Monicaβs pier on Thursday morning. No injuries or damages were immediately reported. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake was centered north of Malibu.
Category 2 Hurricane Francine Made Landfall In Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
Impacts from hurricane Francine will continue to spread across Louisiana through Wednesday evening
An Asteroid Lights Up The Sky Over The Philippines
An asteroid was seen burning up in Earth's atmosphere in the Philippines on Wednesday.
Blue-Green Algae Outbreak Kills Local Wildlife in Ballantyne
Despite its name, blue-green algae isnβt actually algae. Itβs a bacteria, known as Cyanobacteria, which can make wildlife, pets, and even people very sick if ingested.
