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Governor Roy Cooper walked along Oak Island, surveying damage following Hurricane Isaias (photo: Sydney Bouchelle/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper paid a visit to the Town of Oak Island on Thursday to thank first responders and survey the damage. “$9.65 million worth of damage, but we are comforted by knowing you stand shoulder to shoulder with us,” Oak Island Town Manager David Kelly said. “That gives us hope.” – Advertisement…

The Brunswick County beach community took the brunt of Hurricane Isaias, and Cooper promised to ‘provide as much assistance as we can’

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter (AP) — Hurricane season has already been busy this year, but forecasters say it should get even nastier soon. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday increased its forecast for the number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes this year to far above normal. – Advertisement – Colorado State University, which pioneered hurricane season forecasting, is calling for twice the number of named storms and hurricanes this year…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Multiple homes catch fire in Ocean Isle Beach (Photo: Horry County Fire Rescue) OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Crews responded to a fire involving several homes in Ocean Isle Beach early Thursday morning. Mayor Debbie says two homes are a total loss, and three others are damaged. She says one person was severely injured and has been airlifted to Chapel Hill. – Advertisement – Smith says the fire…

Damage from Hurricane Isaias on August 5, 2020 in Oak Island. (Photo: WWAY) OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Oak Island was one of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Isaias on Monday. The storm cleanup may take weeks, according to town officials. – Advertisement – On Tuesday, the town ordered a mandatory evacuation for all residents and non-residents west of SE 40th Street on Beach Drive, Dolphin Drive, and Pelican Drive. The category one hurricane…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Gov. Roy Cooper announces new executive order regarding retail stores on April 9, 2020 BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to be in the Cape Fear on Thursday to survey damage left behind from Hurricane Isaias. According to the governor’s office, Gov. Cooper will be in Brunswick County to survey storm damage on Oak Island. – Advertisement – He is also expected to meet with…

As they clean up after Hurricane Isaias, Ocean Isle Beach residents are still stunned at the damage caused by the Category 1 storm as it made landfall in their community.

Isaias, which strengthened to a hurricane just before making landfall late Monday, hit Brunswick County on a full moon at high tide BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Holden Beach Mayor Alan Holden knew his evacuation order was not going to be popular. Like many North Carolina beach towns, summer renters are the lifeblood of the local economy. But as Tropical Storm — later Hurricane — Isaias spun off the Florida coast with a potential path that could…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Two people died after being struck by lightning in Wilmington Wednesday morning. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers were called to 6205 N. Bradley Overlook shortly before noon in reference to two men who had been struck by lightning while cutting tree limbs in the yard. – Advertisement – The homeowner, Ralph Thomas Wallace, 77, and his friend, Saw Ni Keday Moo, 42, were…

Oak Island, Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach bear brunt of storm damages, and limit access to worst parts of islands to make repairs Rick Anderson wasn’t particularly worried about Hurricane Isaias. He, his wife and his dog were at their Oak Island home Monday night. He started the sump pump when rain started to accumulate. “It was all going fine,” he said. “And then here comes Mother Nature.” He’s had his home on the…

Samaritan’s Purse is cleaning up the neighborhood where a deadly tornado hit, and an organizer says they’re in dire need of volunteers.

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Isaias regained strength late Monday and plowed into Brunswick County, making landfall at 11:10 p.m. as a fast-moving Category 1 hurricane, leaving thousands without power, trees blocking roads and multiple reports of tornadoes across the county. Isaias came ashore near Ocean Isle Beach with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Just before midnight, the Brunswick…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Isaias regained strength late Monday and plowed into Brunswick County, making landfall at 11:10 p.m. as a fast-moving Category 1 hurricane, leaving thousands without power, trees blocking roads and multiple reports of tornadoes across the county. Isaias came ashore near Ocean Isle Beach with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Just before midnight, the Brunswick…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Isaias regained strength late Monday and plowed into Brunswick County, making landfall at 11:10 p.m. as a fast-moving Category 1 hurricane, leaving thousands without power, trees blocking roads and multiple reports of tornadoes across the county. Isaias came ashore near Ocean Isle Beach with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Just before midnight, the Brunswick…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Isaias regained strength late Monday and plowed into Brunswick County, making landfall at 11:10 p.m. as a fast-moving Category 1 hurricane, leaving thousands without power, trees blocking roads and multiple reports of tornadoes across the county. Isaias came ashore near Ocean Isle Beach with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Just before midnight, the Brunswick…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Bald Head Island Isaias during Isaias on August 3, 2020 (Photo: Village of Bald Head Island) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in Brunswick County as Hurricane Isaias passed through the Cape Fear. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado moved on shore over Bald Head Island and then, continued inland over Southport as an EF1. –…

A tree fell on a home in Brunswick County on Monday following a tornado inside Hurricane Isaias. (Photo: Tanner Barth, WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY)–The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF1 tornado hit parts of Belville and Leland on Monday night. The tornado formed in an outer band of Hurricane Isaias, snapping approximately 100 trees and damaging homes. We spoke with residents in the community that say they heard the typical sound of…

The eye of Hurricane Isaias came on shore at Ocean Isle Beach around 11 p.m. Monday, sparking a series of fires at homes and bringing a lot of flooding.

Several boats damaged at Southport Marina (Photo: Tela Diliberto/Tadphotos) SOUTHPORT, NC (AP) — Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain along the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it smashed boats together and caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people. At least one person was killed when one of its twisters hit a mobile home park. Nearly 12 hours after coming ashore, Isaias…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter At least one person has died and three people are missing after a reported tornado passed through the Cedar Landing community of Bertie County Photo via WTVD WINDSOR, Bertie County  (WCTI) — At least one person has died and three people are missing after a reported tornado passed through the Cedar Landing community of Bertie County overnight. Bertie County government officials say they cannot confirm it was a tornado,…

Trees down across power lines (Photo: Jeff Brooks/Duke Energy) SOUTHEASTERN NC (WWAY) — Duke Energy, Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation and Four County Electric customers across the area are in the dark, after Hurricane Isaias tore through the air, knocking down tree limbs and power lines. Nearly 41,000 BEMC customers were left without power, that’s 40 percent of its customer base. – Advertisement – BEMC crews along with additional crews from out of state are helping…

One person is dead and several are missing after a tornado hit a neighborhood in Bertie County early Tuesday morning.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The town of Belville is looking to fill two Board of Commissioner positions. (Photo: WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — Several residents in the Olde Towne subdivision in Belville reported touchdowns of suspected tornadoes between 9 and 10 p.m. last night. According to a release several trees were knocked down and homes were damaged along north and south Olde Towne Wynd. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office responded to the emergency…

2 a.m. update: Isaias still a hurricane as moves north up the East Coast The worst of Hurricane Isaias was behind the Cape Fear by 2 a.m. Tuesday, as it moved north out of the region. Although the storm had made landfall in Ocean Isle Beach at 11:10 a.m., it still managed to maintain its Category 1 hurricane strength as of the National Hurricane Center’s 2 a.m. report. A hurricane warning remained in effect for…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Hurricane flags flying in Southport on August 3, 2020. (Photo: Southport Fire Department) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Southport has extended its curfew due to extensive damage the city received during Hurricane Isaias. Isaias made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach at 11:10 p.m. Monday. – Advertisement – Southport Fire Department says there is extensive damage on the waterfront. The curfew is now in place until 7 p.m. due safety concerns…

Get the latest updates on Hurricane Isaias, which is moving north up North Carolina Tuesday morning, bringing heavy rains and strong winds from Raleigh eastward.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Hurricane Isaias as it made landfall along the Brunswick County coast on August 3, 2020.(Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY/AP) — Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, according to the National Hurricane Center. Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith says that the storm set off flooding and sparked five home fires. Isaias has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves out of the Cape Fear…

2 a.m. update: Isaias still a hurricane as moves north up the East Coast The worst of Hurricane Isaias was behind the Cape Fear by 2 a.m. Tuesday, as it moved north out of the region. Although the storm had made landfall in Ocean Isle Beach at 11:10 a.m., it still managed to maintain its Category 1 hurricane strength as of the National Hurricane Center’s 2 a.m. report. A hurricane warning remained in effect for…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Isaias regained strength late Monday and plowed into Brunswick County, making landfall at 11:10 p.m. as a fast-moving Category 1 hurricane, leaving thousands without power, trees blocking roads and multiple reports of tornadoes across the county. Isaias came ashore near Ocean Isle Beach with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Just before midnight, the Brunswick…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Isaias regained strength late Monday and plowed into Brunswick County, making landfall at 11:10 p.m. as a fast-moving Category 1 hurricane, leaving thousands without power, trees blocking roads and multiple reports of tornadoes across the county. Isaias came ashore near Ocean Isle Beach with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Brunswick Emergency Services was working…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Isaias regained strength late Monday and plowed into Brunswick County, making landfall at 11:10 p.m. as a fast-moving Category 1 hurricane, leaving thousands without power, trees blocking roads and multiple reports of tornadoes across the county. Isaias came ashore near Ocean Isle Beach with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Brunswick Emergency Services was working…

At the 11 p.m. National Weather Service update, Hurricane Isaias picked up speed As Hurricane Isaias hit landfall around Ocean Isle Beach, it also picked up more intensity. At the 11 p.m. update from the National Weather Service, the storm has maximum sustained winds near 85 mph and little change is expected before landfall. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles. A…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Brunswick emergency officials said Monday night they had received reports of possible tornadoes touching down in several parts of the county as Hurricane Isaias continued to bear down on the Cape Fear Region. Emergency Services was working to confirm the reports and assess any injuries or damages, county officials said in a 10 p.m. news…

8 p.m. update: The National Hurricane Center has issued several new warnings and watches for Brunswick and New Hanover counties Isaias has gained more strength as it rolls its way up the Carolinas, upgrading to Hurricane Isaias. “A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Folly Beach South Carolina to Cape Fear North Carolina,” according to the National Hurricane Center’s 8 p.m. dispatch. “A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Cape Fear to Oregon…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Brunswick emergency officials said Monday night they had received reports of possible tornadoes touching down in several parts of the county as Hurricane Isaias continued to bear down on the Cape Fear Region. Emergency Services was working to confirm the reports and assess any injuries or damages, county officials said in a 10 p.m. news…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Brunswick emergency officials said Monday night they had received reports of possible tornadoes touching down in several parts of the county as Hurricane Isaias continued to bear down on the Cape Fear Region. Emergency Services was working to confirm the reports and assess any injuries or damages, county officials said in a 10 p.m. news…

Along with tonadoes, another big concern for Brunswick was storm surge, especially in low-lying areas near the ocean. BOLIVIA — Brunswick emergency officials said Monday night they had received reports of possible tornadoes touching down in several parts of the county as Hurricane Isaias continued to bear down on the Cape Fear Region. Emergency Services was working to confirm the reports and assess any injuries or damages, county officials said in a 10 p.m. news…

Southport, Belville, Boiling Spring Lakes also declare states of emergency Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias People were milling around downtown Southport on Monday afternoon. Other than an overcast sky, the only indication that a potential hurricane in Tropical Storm Isaias was set to arrive later in the day was the occasional boarded-up business. Those shops that were open benefited from the foot traffic. John Davidson, who works at the Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room…

Ken Blevins Monday Aug 3, 2020 at 9:00 PM Restaurant owner finds famous meterologist between live shots at Wrightsville Beach before Isaias makes landfall Lee Grossman, owner of the Bento Box in Wilmington, was kind enough to bring Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore and his crew a little snack while they were covering Hurricane Isaias at Wrightsville Beach late Monday afternoon. “I made him some of our signature rolls and went out and found him at the beach,” said Grossman,…

8 p.m. update: The National Hurricane Center has issued several new warnings and watches for Brunswick and New Hanover counties

Southport, Belville, Boiling Spring Lakes also declare states of emergency Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias People were milling around downtown Southport on Monday afternoon. Other than an overcast sky, the only indication that a potential hurricane in Tropical Storm Isaias was set to arrive later in the day was the occasional boarded-up business. Those shops that were open benefited from the foot traffic. John Davidson, who works at the Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room…

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Tropical Storm Isaias has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph and is tracking north at 15 mph. The storm is 325 miles south-southwest of Raleigh and expected to make landfall near Myrtle Beach around 9 p.m.

2 p.m. update: The National Hurricane Center forecasts the storm will make landfall in Eastern North Carolina Tropical Storm Isaias remains strong and stable as it churns up the East Coast Monday afternoon on its way to the Carolinas. As of 2 p.m., not much has changed with Isaias’ projected path or strength. The National Hurricane Center placed the storm 180 miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach moving at a consistent 13 mph. The storm is…

Hurricane conditions expected in Southeastern North Carolina Monday night As of 8 a.m. Monday, Tropical Storm Isaias was located about 100 east-southeast of Jacksonville, Florida, and about 250 miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The storm was moving at 13 mph and other rain bands were already moving into the Cape Fear region. Rain and thunderstorms were reported throughout Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties. Maximum sustained winds were at 70 mph, but some…

The shelters opened at noon in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias, but capacity is very limited Brunswick County opened its two primary hurricane shelters Monday as Southeastern N.C. awaited the arrival of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias. The shelters are at Cedar Grove Middle School, 750 Grove Trail SW in Supply, and Town Creek Middle School, 6370 Lake Park Drive SE in Winnabow. Because shelter capacity has been severely diminished due to social distancing…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter MYRTLE BEACH, SC (AP) — Isaias is forecast to return to hurricane strength early as it approaches the Carolinas, where residents are being warned to brace for flooding rains and storm surge. Isaias remained a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph on Monday morning, where the storm remained more than 200 miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. – Advertisement – Conditions in Myrtle Beach were overcast but…

Hurricane conditions expected in Southeastern North Carolina Monday night As of 8 a.m. Monday, Tropical Storm Isaias was located about 100 east-southeast of Jacksonville, Florida, and about 250 miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The storm was moving at 13 mph and other rain bands were already moving into the Cape Fear region. Rain and thunderstorms were reported throughout Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties. Maximum sustained winds were at 70 mph, but some…