Tropics Ripe for Development as Peak Season Nears
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring three areas for possible development.
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The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring three areas for possible development.
For the first time all season, we could have two hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin at the same time.
Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency for North Carolina on Wednesday in response to Tropical Depression Fred. He says this will activate the state's emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.
Check out photos of the flood damage in western North Carolina after Tropical Depression Fred rolled through.Β
Several campgrounds are currently being evacuated in Avery County amid flooding concerns and Avery County Schools have been closed for August 18th.
Tornado warnings have been issued throughout the WCCB viewing area as Tropical Depression Fred moves north.Β Tornado warnings have been issued in Alexander, Iredell, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, and Wilkes Counties.
An earthquake was reported just north of Morganton, North Carolina on August 17th. The 2.7 magnitude earthquake happened at 9:19am near Old Johns River Road.Β
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall along the Florida Panhandle this afternoon with winds of 65 mph. Fred will continue its march inland and could bring some nasty impacts to the Carolinas tomorrow (Tuesday). In fact, rain…
A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, U.S. weather officials announced.
All eyes are on Fred at the moment, but future Tropical Storm Grace may steal the show soon.
A strong line of thunderstorms prompted a flood warning for Mecklenburg County Wednesday night.Β WCCB Charlotte had team coverage to keep you WeatherWise and informed throughout the evening.
Fred may be down, but it's certainly not out.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six develops just east of the Lesser Antillies.
Increasing activity in the tropics as we inch closer to peak hurricane season.
The annual Perseid meteor shower is already underway, but will reach its peak next week!
