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(Photo: Pixabay) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Claudette is dumping heavy rain in the Florida panhandle and much of Alabama on a forecast track that will bring it to the East Coast by Monday. The storm had sustained winds of 40 mph and was centered about 75 miles north-northeast of New Orleans Saturday morning. – Advertisement – The accompanying rain and thunderstorms were far to the east. The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical…

Several boats damaged at Southport Marina after Hurricane Isaias. (Photo: Tela Diliberto/Tadphotos) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — When Hurricane Isaias tore through Southeastern North Carolina in August 2020, one place that sustained a lot of damage is Southport Marina. Following the storm, boats, docks and other pieces of equipment in the water were in piles, and some pieces of the docks were even blown onshore. – Advertisement – A federal lawsuit has been filed by boaters…

Some of our communities are under a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Monday. That means that heavy rain and damaging winds will be possible in areas north and northeast of Raleigh.

Leland held its first hurricane expo on Saturday (Photo: Matthew Huddleston) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The town of Leland hosted its inaugural Hurricane Expo Saturday at the Cultural Arts Center from 10:00 until 2:00. Multiple organizations were on hand to teach the public about hurricane preparedness, including members of the WWAY news team. – Advertisement – The goal of the expo was to make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of a…

Storms arrived close to sunset and continue to roll through the state into the midnight hour.

One small town in eastern North Carolina knows the impact flooding can have better than just about anywhere else.

(Photo: Pixabay) TEACHEY, N.C. (WCTI) — Duplin County residents encountered a tornado Wednesday evening which brought swirling wind and pouring rain for roughly five minutes. One man, Julio Fernandez, said his grandfather’s farm was impacted by the storm. – Advertisement – “I rode by at around 5, 5:10 — and it was still just raining hard and then about 20 minutes later after that then I get a call from my grandma saying that all…

NOAA is partnering with a company called Saildrone to launch 5 ocean drones along our coast (Photo: WCTI) SOUTHEASTERN NC (WCTI) — It’s now officially the start of hurricane season, and scientists are hard at work trying to keep us safe. With the help of game-changing new drones, they’ll be able to venture into depths they’ve never gone before, right into the eye of the hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration, known as ‘NOAA,’…

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, so now is the time to begin reviewing your insurance policies and make sure that you have enough of the right coverage. George Trifolo, owner and agent at Trifoli Insurance Group, says a good place to start is page one, where you’ll find your dwelling coverage. This is the amount of money you would get to replace your home if there was a…

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After a record breaking 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season with 30 named storms, the 2021 season officially begins today. One name from the 2021 storm list has already been used, with Tropical Storm Ana forming last month. – Advertisement – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is projecting another above average hurricane season this year. For more information on how to stay safe and prepared for this season, tune in to…

North Topsail Beach (Photo: WCTI) NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The 2021 Hurricane Season officially begins today, but one local town is getting help for a hurricane that impacted the region three years ago. The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $13,696,691 to reimburse the Town of North Topsail Beach for beach restoration after Hurricane Florence in 2018. – Advertisement – Funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program covers installation of 607,059 cubic yards…

Hurricane Dorian (Photo: NASA) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, officials in South Carolina are encouraging residents to get their supplies and plans in order, in case the state is impacted by storms again this year. Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed this week South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week. – Advertisement – Emergency managers are urging South Carolinians to start making storm preparation plans. Those should include reviewing insurance policies and discussing…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Barclay Goodrow beat Alex Nedeljkovic for the go-ahead goal at 12:39 of the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 to open their second-round playoff series. Goodrow put the reigning Stanley Cup champions ahead for good when he shot from a sharp angle on the left side. – Advertisement – The puck skid underneath Nedeljkovic’s right pad as it lifted slightly off the ice near…