- NC Ferry System assisting Ocracoke evacuation ahead of Hurricane Erin
- Erin remains a major hurricane, as the storm begins its path north off the east coast
- Persistent rain and flooding on Raleigh roads sparks infrastructure concerns
- Paperhand Puppet Project debuts new show amid recovery from Tropical Storm Chantal
- NWS confirms tornado touched down near Holden Beach
Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike
When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide weather updates and damage assessments, connect people with worried loved ones far away, and even relay emails.