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Tropical depression 13 could become Tropical Storm Lee today, then develop into major hurricane

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Tropical depression 13 could become Tropical Storm Lee today, then develop into major hurricane

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:17PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tropical depression 13 is making its way west across the Atlantic Ocean, and it is forecast to become a powerful hurricane by the end of the week. The center of the tropical depression is moving towards the Leeward Islands and has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph with even higher gusts, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Forecasts have Lee becoming a…

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Cape Fear marks 27 years since Hurricane Fran, 4 years since Hurricane Dorian

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Cape Fear marks 27 years since Hurricane Fran, 4 years since Hurricane Dorian

1 minute ago Hurricane Fran and Dorian paths (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — September 5th has proven to be a significant day in Cape Fear hurricane history. Hurricane Fran made landfall as a category three hurricane on September 5, 1996 with strong winds and heavy rain. Hurricane Dorian didn’t make landfall in the Cape Fear, coming ashore along the outer banks, but still brought at least 15 tornadoes as strong as EF2 strength. So…

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Burning Man revelers begin exodus after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert

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Burning Man revelers begin exodus after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert

Burning Man organizers began to let traffic flow out of the main road around 2 p.m. local time, but asked attendees to delay their exit to ease traffic. RENO, Nev. — Muddy roads that left tens of thousands of partygoers stranded for days at a counterculture festival had dried up enough by Monday afternoon to allow them to begin their exodus from the northern Nevada desert. Burning Man organizers said they began to let traffic…

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Tens of thousands still stranded by Burning Man flooding in Nevada desert

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Tens of thousands still stranded by Burning Man flooding in Nevada desert

Event organizers said it was still too wet and muddy for a mass departure Monday morning, but traffic could begin moving later in the day. RENO, Nev. — Tens of thousands of partygoers stranded at the Burning Man counterculture festival by a late summer storm hoped muddy roads would reopen Monday and allow them to begin their exodus from the northern Nevada desert. Event organizers said in the morning that it was still too wet for…

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4,200-acre wildfire by Huntsville may burn several more days

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4,200-acre wildfire by Huntsville may burn several more days

(Stock photo) In Texas, nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by human activity, fire analysts said. This means that most wildfires can be prevented by taking simple actions. Manny Chavez/Getty Images/iStockphoto A massive Walker County wildfire that ignited Friday afternoon is now 40 percent contained, but it may take several more days before it’s completely extinguished, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Officials are currently monitoring the weather to see if winds and…

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Wildfire north of Huntsville grows to nearly 4,300 acres as evacuation orders lifted

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Wildfire north of Huntsville grows to nearly 4,300 acres as evacuation orders lifted

Officials urge residents in the area to still use caution as they work to suppress the fire. WALKER COUNTY, Texas — Evacuation orders have been lifted as the Game Preserve Fire continues to burn north of Huntsville. The Texas A&M Forest Service lifted the orders Sunday morning as nearly 4,300 acres continued to burn. Officials said the fire remains 40% contained. Editorial note: The above video aired prior to evacuation orders being lifted. The Walker…

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Wildfire north of Huntsville grows to nearly 4,300 acres as containment efforts continue | Evacuations ordered

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Wildfire north of Huntsville grows to nearly 4,300 acres as containment efforts continue | Evacuations ordered

The Walker County Office of Emergency Management has ordered evacuations for the Cedar Ridge subdivision, Brimberry Road and Branded for Christ Church. WALKER COUNTY, Texas — The Game Preserve Fire grew to nearly 4,300 acres as of Saturday night as containment efforts north of Huntsville continue, according to the Walker County Office of Emergency Management.  Editorial note: The Walker County OEM on Facebook reported at 2:43 p.m. on Saturday that the fire had grown to…

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Battleship North Carolina parking lot sees flooding in aftermath of Idalia

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Battleship North Carolina parking lot sees flooding in aftermath of Idalia

5 minutes ago The Battleship North Carolina parking area was flooded after Tropical Storm Idalia came through the area, Sept. 2, 2023. Photo: WWAY WILMINGTON (WWAY) — It’s been several days since Idalia hit the Cape Fear, but there are still plenty of places feeling its aftermath. At the Battleship North Carolina, the parking lot was still flooded on Saturday, leaving visitors to wade through water higher than their ankles in some spots. The flooding…

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Thousands at Burning Man told to conserve water, food after flooding leaves them confined in desert

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Thousands at Burning Man told to conserve water, food after flooding leaves them confined in desert

Tens of thousands of people attending the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert are being told to conserve food, water and fuel as they shelter in place in the Black Rock Desert after a heavy rainstorm pummeled the area, festival organizers said. The gate and airport into Black Rock City, a remote area in northwest Nevada, remain closed and no driving is allowed into or out of the city except for emergency vehicles, the…

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Biden is surveying hurricane’s toll from the sky and ground in Florida. DeSantis won’t see him

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Biden is surveying hurricane’s toll from the sky and ground in Florida. DeSantis won’t see him

23 seconds ago Idalia clean up in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sept. 1, 2023. Photo: MGN LIVE OAK, FL (AP) — President Joe Biden got a look Saturday from the sky at Hurricane Idalia’s impact across a swath of Florida before setting out on a walking tour of a city recovering from the storm. Notably absent from his schedule was any time with Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican president candidate who suggested a meeting could hinder disaster response efforts. “Our…

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Wildfire north of Huntsville grows to 3,800 acres as containment efforts continue | Evacuations ordered

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Wildfire north of Huntsville grows to 3,800 acres as containment efforts continue | Evacuations ordered

Officials said crews are engaged in structure protection and building a fireline. WALKER COUNTY, Texas — The Game Preserve Fire grew to 3,800 acres as of Saturday morning as containment efforts north of Huntsville continue. The Walker County Office of Emergency Management has ordered evacuations for Cedar Ridge and Brimberry Doe. Editorial note: The above video aired Saturday morning prior to the wildfire growing to 3,800 acres. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the…

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Wildfire north of Huntsville grows to 3,800 acres as containment efforts continue

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Wildfire north of Huntsville grows to 3,800 acres as containment efforts continue

Officials said crews are engaged in structure protection and building a fireline. WALKER COUNTY, Texas — The Game Preserve Fire grew to 3,800 acres as of Saturday morning as containment efforts north of Huntsville continue. Editorial note: The above video aired Saturday morning prior to the wildfire growing to 3,800 acres. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is now 20% contained as crews engage in structure protection and efforts to build a…

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