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Friday Jul 31, 2020 at 2:30 PM It’s the storm on the minds of everyone along the East Coast. Having strengthened over the Atlantic since its early days as a tropical storm, Hurricane Isaias has the attention of those who know the havoc hurricanes can wreak. But while you may know what it is — and may be tracking its path as it skirts toward Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas — you may not know how to pronounce Hurricane Isaias….

The COVID-19 pandemic means any shelters will operate at a third of normal capacity, with space “extremely limited”

A Castle Hayne couple knows too well the tragic toll the channels of powerful water can take WILMINGTON — To the untrained eye, rip currents basically are invisible. Even worse, the narrow channels of fast-moving water often look like a calm area in an otherwise rough surf and are difficult to spot at eye level. In contrast to the breaking waves and white surf on either side, rip currents can look flat. As waves break…

Need for preparedness builds as the storm approaches the region

Need for preparedness builds as the storm approaches the region Local emergency management agencies are warily watching Hurricane Isaias, and they are asking that you do the same. Many of these departments have been working on issues related to COVID-19 for months. And now, there’s also a possibility of a dangerous storm, which could impact the area by late Sunday. Thinking about shelters and evacuation plans in the midst of a pandemic isn’t ideal. “It…

Tips for creating a hurricane plan, building a hurricane kit and getting your home ready Although it’s still too soon to predict the path of Tropical Storm Isaias, it’s not too early for residents in Southeastern North Carolina to get prepared. Here are some tips for creating a hurricane plan, building a hurricane kit and getting your home ready. Emergency plan essentials: Phone numbers of a pre-assigned contact person for family members to callList of…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter (Photo: National Hurricane Center) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power and caused flooding and small landslides across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday and now has strengthened into a hurricane as it begins moving into the Bahamas while heading for the U.S. East Coast. Isaias was centered about 70 miles (110 kilometers) southeast of the Bahamas late Thursday. It had maximum…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Isaias becomes a hurricane on July 30, 2020 (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power and caused flooding and small landslides across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday and now has strengthened into a hurricane as it begins moving into the Bahamas while heading for the U.S. East Coast. According to WWAY Chief Meteorologist Lee Haywood, an Air Force Hurricane Hunter Aircraft…

Path and strength of Tropical Storm Isaias unsure as system approaches Florida

But the storm’s strength and exact path, including whether it will stay offshore, remain uncertain

Tips for creating a hurricane plan, building a hurricane kit and getting your home ready Although it’s still too soon to predict the path of Tropical Storm Isaias, it’s not too early for residents in Southeastern North Carolina to get prepared. Here are some tips for creating a hurricane plan, building a hurricane kit and getting your home ready. Emergency plan essentials: Phone numbers of a pre-assigned contact person for family members to callList of…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Heavy rains are drenching the eastern Caribbean as newly formed Tropical Storm Isaias passes south of Puerto Rico and heads for Hispaniola carrying the threat of flooding and landslides. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm is expected to cross the Dominican Republican and Haiti on Thursday while following a path that could take it to the U.S. mainland by…

Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 (Photo: WWAY) MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean as officials expect a disturbance in the Atlantic to soon strengthen into a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tuesday morning that warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and numerous other islands including Antigua, Barbuda, Martinique and Montserrat. – Advertisement…

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii has avoided a direct hit form Hurricane Douglas and the Category 1 storm was swirling just north of the island chain. The Central Pacific Warning Center early Monday lifted the hurricane warning for the island of Kauai. There were no initial reports of injuries and what damage there was appeared to be minor. The storm tracked just north of the islands and officials say it appeared to pass about 45 miles…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Carolina Hurricanes practicing on July 13, 2020. (Photo: WTVD) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton missed a second straight practice Saturday. His status remains unclear as the team prepares for the return to play in the coming week. The team’ said on its website Wednesday that Hamilton left that day’s practice early in “some visible discomfort” and he didn’t practice Thursday. – Advertisement – Coach…