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Resilience celebrated: Chimney Rock set to reopen post-Hurricane Helene

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Resilience celebrated: Chimney Rock set to reopen post-Hurricane Helene

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen on June 27, marking a comeback after Hurricane Helene’s damage. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — After nine long months of recovery, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public on Friday, June 27—a major milestone following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The park, a beloved destination in western North Carolina, was forced to close in September after the hurricane caused significant damage to…

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Resilience celebrated: Chimney Rock reopens post-Hurricane Helene

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Resilience celebrated: Chimney Rock reopens post-Hurricane Helene

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen on June 27, marking a comeback after Hurricane Helene’s damage. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — After nine long months of recovery, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public on Friday, June 27—a major milestone following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The park, a beloved destination in western North Carolina, was forced to close in September after the hurricane caused significant damage to…

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Weather Impact Alert: Gusty, damaging winds possible Saturday with isolated storms

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Weather Impact Alert: Gusty, damaging winds possible Saturday with isolated storms

Even though there won’t be many storms this weekend, the ones that do form will bring gusty winds and heavy rain. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Welcome to summertime in the Carolinas – where most days have at least a small risk for strong storms. Saturday will be one of those days. Multiple waves of storms will move across the Southeast this weekend. With plenty of storm fuel due to high temperatures near 90 degrees, the severe weather…

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Sanford washout: Intense rain brings flooding to the city, moves cars off the road

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Sanford washout: Intense rain brings flooding to the city, moves cars off the road

Sanford residents are cleaning up on Thursday after intense rain brought flooding to Lee County. Thursday was a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to the intense rain that moved through central North Carolina. Some areas saw more than two inches of rain. According to a spokesperson for the season, the city received more than 20 emergency calls in just two and a half hours Thursday afternoon. Several roads in Sanford were flooded, causing cars to…

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Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials discuss Hurricane Season preparedness

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Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials discuss Hurricane Season preparedness

June 5, 2025 Gov. Josh Stein (Photo: WCNC / YouTube/ MGN) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials provided an update Thursday about hurricane season in North Carolina, which begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30 each year. “Preparing now may make all the difference if a disaster does strike,” Gov. Josh Stein said. “My hope and prayer is that the hurricanes and tropical storms pass North Carolina by…

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Flash flooding in EaDo serves as important reminder during heavy rain and hurricane season

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Flash flooding in EaDo serves as important reminder during heavy rain and hurricane season

During Wednesday’s storms, water quickly rose more than 7 feet at Navigation and Canal, catching drivers off guard. HOUSTON — Hurricane season is underway, and Wednesday’s heavy rain and flooding served as major reminders of what drivers should — and shouldn’t — do during storms. Drivers were caught off guard by flash flooding at Navigation and Canal in EaDo, where water quickly rose more than 7 feet. It’s why first responders urge Houstonians to “stay…

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'It should've been torn down a long time ago' | Longtime Westbury eyesore finally being demolished after years of flooding, fire, and vandalism

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'It should've been torn down a long time ago' | Longtime Westbury eyesore finally being demolished after years of flooding, fire, and vandalism

The former Spring Village Apartments property will eventually become a stormwater detention basin and recreation area. HOUSTON, Texas — The once-thriving Spring Village Apartment complex on Chimney Rock Road is disappearing building by building and brick by brick. “It should have been torn down a long time ago,” said one neighbor to the complex near Gasmer Drive. The City of Houston bought the six-acre property near Westbury High School in the wake of Hurricane Harvey…

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Stein, NC business leaders raise concerns over disaster spending as 2025 hurricane season opens

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Stein, NC business leaders raise concerns over disaster spending as 2025 hurricane season opens

Responding to the widespread devastation from Hurricane Helene will cost so much that it’ll set other road and bridge construction work back by years, state business leaders told reporters Thursday, as North Carolina braces for the upcoming 2025 hurricane season and whatever additional damage that might bring. Meanwhile, Gov. Josh Stein raised alarms of his own during a separate briefing Thursday, saying President Donald Trump’s cuts to federal spending will hurt efforts to predict and respond to…

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Duke Energy showcases advanced grid technology ahead of hurricane season

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Duke Energy showcases advanced grid technology ahead of hurricane season

Duke’s Power Distribution Center in Charlotte uses high-tech workstations to manage line crews across the Carolinas and restore power without human intervention. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy is highlighting new technology and grid improvements designed to keep power flowing during major storms as the 2025 hurricane season officially gets underway. The utility opened its Power Distribution Control Center in Charlotte to demonstrate how operators use high-tech workstations to manage line crews across the Carolinas and…

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Helene response likely set back NC road projects by years, officials say as 2025 hurricane season opens

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Helene response likely set back NC road projects by years, officials say as 2025 hurricane season opens

Responding to the widespread devastation from Hurricane Helene will cost so much that it’ll set other road and bridge construction work back by years, state business leaders told reporters Thursday, as North Carolina braces for the upcoming 2025 hurricane season and whatever additional damage that might bring. The NC Chamber of Commerce, the state’s main business lobbying group, is working to highlight the domino-like effect that natural disasters can have on funding for roads and…

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It stalled over Texas and unleashed one of Houston’s worst floods

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It stalled over Texas and unleashed one of Houston’s worst floods

Tropical Storm Allison hit Texas in 2001, causing $9B in damages and 40 deaths. HOUSTON — On this day in 2001, Tropical Storm Allison made landfall near Freeport, Texas, becoming one of the most destructive tropical storms in U.S. history despite never reaching hurricane strength. Allison formed quickly and hit the Texas coast on June 5, 2001, just nine hours after developing. But the real damage came in the days that followed. The storm stalled…

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24 years since Tropical Storm Allison: The storm that changed everything

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24 years since Tropical Storm Allison: The storm that changed everything

Tropical Storm Allison hit Texas in 2001, causing $9B in damages and 40 deaths. HOUSTON — On this day in 2001, Tropical Storm Allison made landfall near Freeport, Texas, becoming one of the most destructive tropical storms in U.S. history despite never reaching hurricane strength. Allison formed quickly and hit the Texas coast on June 5, 2001, just nine hours after developing. But the real damage came in the days that followed. The storm stalled…

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New report reveals extent of wind damage from last week's microburst in Austin

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New report reveals extent of wind damage from last week's microburst in Austin

The storm covered a roughly 10-mile path that caused widespread wind damage. AUSTIN, Texas — A preliminary assessment of the wind damage from the powerful supercell that swept through Austin on May 28 indicates widespread destruction across the metropolitan area. While official reports are still being finalized, early findings paint a clear picture of the storm’s intensity, with wind gusts as high as 77 mph at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – equivalent to a Category 1…

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Watch Hurricane IQ: Weather Impact special

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Watch Hurricane IQ: Weather Impact special

On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s Hurricane IQ special on WCNC+. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 1 is the start of hurricane season, so the WCNC Weather Impact Team wanted to take a look back at the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and then forecast what the 2025 hurricane season might look like.  On Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m., you can stream the WCNC Weather Impact Team’s…

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'Your most valuable asset' | Roofers urge Texans to prepare their homes amid hurricane season

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'Your most valuable asset' | Roofers urge Texans to prepare their homes amid hurricane season

Homeowners in Texas are urged to inspect and strengthen their roofs as hurricane threats increase. HOUSTON — Homeowners across Texas are looking for ways to protect their property during hurricane season. Roofing experts recommend that homeowners have their roof inspected and ask their roofer for solutions that could help strengthen their structure.  With the threat of hurricanes growing by the week, roofers are racing the clock. Homeowner Jordan Lake is finally getting a new roof….

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