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NC State researchers forecast between 12 and 15 named storms for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State University researchers are forecasting a near-average hurricane season for 2025. The NC State Forecast Released Tuesday, NC State researchers predict the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will produce between 12 and 15 named storms, which aligns with historical averages. The long-term average, observed between 1951-2023, is 11 named storms. The recent 30-year average between…

NC State researchers forecast between 12 and 15 named storms for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State University researchers are forecasting a near-average hurricane season for 2025. The NC State Forecast Released Tuesday, NC State researchers predict the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will produce between 12 and 15 named storms, which aligns with historical averages. The long-term average, observed between 1951-2023, is 11 named storms. The recent 30-year average between…

The fire had spread to 75 acres as of Tuesday afternoon, McDowell County officials said. MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple crews are working to contain a wildfire in McDowell County, officials said.  McDowell County Emergency Management said the fire started along Armstrong Creek Road, just off North Carolina Highway 226 in Turkey Cove. As of 11:00 p.m., the fire had spread to 175 acres and was 0% contained.  Evacuation orders have been issued for residents…

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple crews are working to contain a wildfire in McDowell County, officials said.  So far, no evacuation orders have been issued for residents near the fire. The cause of the fire hasn’t been determined, but previous wildfires have been sparked by downed power lines during gusty conditions, which were present across the Carolinas on Tuesday. This story will be updated once we learn more information.

While visiting western North Carolina, the governor received word that FEMA had denied the state’s request. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina plans to appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny an extension of the 100% federal reimbursement for disaster recovery costs following Hurricane Helene, the governor’s office confirmed with WFMY News 2 on Tuesday. The state has been granted 30 days to file the appeal, and the governor’s office said more information…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The White House denied North Carolina’s request for FEMA to extend full reimbursement for Helene damages. The state initially requested an extension of 100% of federal costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures. Friday, the agency denied the request stating it was “not warranted.”  In a post on X, Governor Josh Stein said he heard about the news while in Newland, a community devastated by Hurricane Helene. He said the need…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The White House denied North Carolina’s request for FEMA to extend full reimbursement for Helene damages. The state initially requested an extension of 100% of federal costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures. Friday, the agency denied the request stating it was “not warranted.”  In a post on X, Governor Josh Stein said he heard about the news while in Newland, a community devastated by Hurricane Helene. He said the need…

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein marked his 100th day in office on Thursday with a visit to Asheville. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein marked his 100th day in office on Thursday with a visit to Asheville, where he addressed local government officials about ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Speaking to an audience of county commissioners, mayors, city councilors, and local government staff, Stein acknowledged the six-month anniversary of the devastating storm that…