Tropical storm warning east of Triangle due to Potential Tropical Cyclone 16

Tropical storm warning east of Triangle due to Potential Tropical Cyclone 16

Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 on Friday is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Ophelia and make landfall in North Carolina. At 8 a.m. on Friday, the system had winds at 50 mph was 364 miles southeast of Raleigh. The system will bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to our coast Friday and Saturday. Locally, we will see rain, breezy winds and some storms. Friday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, but it’s a little…

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The US East Coast is under a tropical storm warning with landfall forecast in North Carolina

The US East Coast is under a tropical storm warning with landfall forecast in North Carolina

6 minutes ago (Photo: WWAY) MIAMI (AP) — A storm moving closer to the U.S. East Coast will deliver tropical storm conditions to North Carolina on Friday, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was off the coast of South Carolina and North Carolina early Friday with top sustained winds of 50 mph. A storm surge watch was in effect, with surges between 3 and 5 feet forecast for parts of North Carolina, the center…

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System heading to NC expected to become tropical storm, warning issued

System heading to NC expected to become tropical storm, warning issued

Friday, September 22, 2023 9:55AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Don’t let the weather fool you as you head out the door this morning, rain and wind are coming later this evening and overnight. Post tropical storm 16 will be a little stronger that originally forecast and is expected to become Tropical Storm Ophelia later today, according to NOAA. Winds east of the Triangle can reach damaging levels on the coast. People who have property and…

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Tropical storm warnings issued for Carolina coast as system develops in the Atlantic

Tropical storm warnings issued for Carolina coast as system develops in the Atlantic

From Charleston to Virginia, storm warnings have been issued with the likely development of a tropical system offshore. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the likelihood climbing that a tropical storm could form off the coast of the Carolinas by week’s end, the National Weather Service has issued tropical storm warnings for much of the North Carolina coast. The storm, which would get the name Ophelia if it was to be named, is attempting to organize itself Thursday….

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Wildfire smoke has undone roughly 25% of U.S. air quality improvements since 2000, study finds

Wildfire smoke has undone roughly 25% of U.S. air quality improvements since 2000, study finds

Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.

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Tropical storm warning issued for Carolina coast as system develops in the Atlantic

Tropical storm warning issued for Carolina coast as system develops in the Atlantic

From Wilmington to Virginia, storm warnings have been issued with the likely development of a tropical system offshore. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the likelihood climbing that a tropical storm could form off the coast of the Carolinas by week’s end, the National Weather Service has issued tropical storm warnings for much of the North Carolina coast. The storm, which would get the name Ophelia if it was to be named, is attempting to organize itself Thursday….

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Tropical storm warning issued for North Carolina coast, high winds and rain expected

Tropical storm warning issued for North Carolina coast, high winds and rain expected

Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:04PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The peak of hurricane season is winding down, but the tropics are still active with a system that could have a big impact on the North Carolina coast and areas of the Triangle. Potential tropical cyclone 16 could bring some heavy rain and wind to the Triangle late tomorrow and into Saturday. The heaviest rain will likely be east of I-95 with lesser amounts west of…

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Tropical Storm Warning issued for portions of Cape Fear

Tropical Storm Warning issued for portions of Cape Fear

10 minutes ago Two Cape Fear counties are under a Tropical Storm Warning (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for parts of the Cape Fear. New Hanover County and Pender County received the warning Thursday morning, as tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere in the area within the next 36 hours. While full tropical development isn’t likely, a subtropical storm is possible as the system pushes up the…

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When Hurricane Harvey Took Everything, a Houston Chef Turned to the Gulf and Opened a Taqueria

When Hurricane Harvey Took Everything, a Houston Chef Turned to the Gulf and Opened a Taqueria

Tacos When Hurricane Harvey Took Everything, a Houston Chef Turned to the Gulf and Opened a Taqueria Dayatra Myers runs Fish Company Taco in Galveston, where the menu items rotate based on the availability of the fish, which leads to fresh and creative options. By José R. Ralat José R. Ralat José R. Ralat is Texas Monthly’s taco editor, writing about tacos and Mexican food. View Articles Email Twitter Instagram Website September 21, 2023 0…

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National Weather Service releases updated severe weather climatology for Cape Fear

National Weather Service releases updated severe weather climatology for Cape Fear

11 minutes ago Severe Weather (Photo: MGN) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington National Weather Service has released its updated severe weather climatology report. Counties included in the report include Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender and Robeson in North Carolina, and Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro and Williamsburg in South Carolina. Between 1991 and 2021 there were 5,265 reports of severe weather across the area covered by the National Weather Service forecast…

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An increase in coastal flooding could cost billions in home values

An increase in coastal flooding could cost billions in home values

A weather phenomenon called “high tide flooding” is increasing because of sea level rise. NOAA predicts a higher number of flood days for the coast. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the sea level continues to rise, the places we all love on the coast may start to look different.   A combination of rising tides and storm flooding could dramatically change the future of coastlines.  Twice per day at the coast, there’s a high tide and low tide….

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Coastal communities could see more 'sunny day' flooding events

Coastal communities could see more 'sunny day' flooding events

A weather phenomenon called “high tide flooding” is increasing because of sea level rise. NOAA predicts a higher number of flood days for the coast. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the sea level continues to rise, the places we all love on the coast may start to look different.   A combination of rising tides and storm flooding could dramatically change the future of coastlines.  Twice per day at the coast, there’s a high tide and low tide….

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