30 named storms: Record hurricane season comes to a close

30 named storms: Record hurricane season comes to a close

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A record-setting Atlantic hurricane season that saw the highest number of named storms officially came to a close Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season set multiple records while producing a record 30 named storms. There were so many that the list of 21 conventional names was exhausted and the Greek alphabet was used for only the second time. The season also saw the second-highest number…

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Record-breaking 2020 hurricane season finally ends

Record-breaking 2020 hurricane season finally ends

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The record-breaking 2020 hurricane season is officially over. The last day of the season is Nov. 30, but it is still possible (although less likely) to get hurricanes out of season. The 2020 hurricane season was like no other. There were 30 named storms–more than any other season in recorded history. The previous record was 28 set in 2005 Of the 30 named storms, 13 of them became hurricanes. That was…

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Hurricane season ending, but a late-season storm still possible

Hurricane season ending, but a late-season storm still possible

Monday marked the end of the Atlantic hurricane season, but are we really done? In the past 20 years, we’ve seen eight named storms in December. About 3% of storms happen outside the named hurricane season. Hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said with how active the 2020 hurricane season was, it would not be surprising to have a late season storm form. “The severity of…

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Hurricane season ends today, but a late-season storm still possible

Hurricane season ends today, but a late-season storm still possible

Monday marked the end of the Atlantic hurricane season, but are we really done? In the past 20 years, we’ve seen eight named storms in December. About 3% of storms happen outside the named hurricane season. Hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said with how active the 2020 hurricane season was, it would not be surprising to have a late season storm form. “The severity of…

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Damaging winds, localized flooding and isolated tornados possible overnight, early Monday

Damaging winds, localized flooding and isolated tornados possible overnight, early Monday

By WRAL Severe Weather Center A storm system will move into the Carolinas from the Gulf Coast, bringing rain and a minimal chance for some severe weather early Monday and into Monday morning, WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said. Maze added that the threat for severe weather will start to materialize after 4 a.m. on Monday. “The primary threat comes from a damaging wind gust with a small possibility for a tornado,” he said. “The air…

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WEATHER: Chance of Severe Weather Tonight-Monday AM

WEATHER: Chance of Severe Weather Tonight-Monday AM

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tonight-Monday:Tonight showers will increase from southwest to northeast as a warm front lifts to the north, bringing some periods of heavy rain and gusty winds. Some of those strong storms could even turn severe, providing the potential for a damaging wind gust or even an isolated tornado. Showers & storms tonight into tomorrow AM. For most of us, this will be a rain event with gusty winds. However, there is the…

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Potential for rain, severe weather overnight Sunday

Potential for rain, severe weather overnight Sunday

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Central North Carolina is in for one more warm day before the weather changes – first to rain and the chance for storms, then to wintry cold to start the work week. Sunday will dawn under cloudy skies, and those clouds will build in as the day goes on, WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said. “We should not see rain move into the area until very early in the evening. Rain…

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Weekend brings level 1 chance of severe weather

Weekend brings level 1 chance of severe weather

By WRAL Weather Saturday morning brought patchy fog and potential for a few showers. A small band of rain will swing through some of our southern counties through 9 a.m. Afterwards, Saturday will clear up into a pleasant afternoon with some sunshine and highs in the mid-60s. However, Sunday sees some parts of the state under a level one risk for severe weather, including wind damage and isolated tornadoes. Sunday morning starts clear, but brings…

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Punishing hurricanes to spur more Central American migration

Punishing hurricanes to spur more Central American migration

By CLAUDIO ESCALON and MARÍA VERZA, Associated Press SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — At a shelter in this northern Honduran city, Lilian Gabriela Santos Sarmiento says back-to-back hurricanes that hit with devastating fury this month have overturned her life. Her home in what was once a pretty neighborhood in nearby La Lima was destroyed by flooding. The 29-year-old woman who never finished middle school had managed to build a life for herself, most recently cleaning…

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Hurricanes' Slavin urging people to 'Fill the Stadium' support at-risk children

Hurricanes' Slavin urging people to 'Fill the Stadium' support at-risk children

RALEIGH (WTVD) — With so much uncertainty in the sports world because of COVID-19, it’s hard to say when and if fans will be allowed inside. Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is using his platform to help figuratively fill the stadium and support at-risk children. In a normal year, the NHL season would be underway and most players’ main focus would be hockey. The delay of the season has given players like Slavin a chance to…

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