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The federal government expects a busy hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin, with six to 10 hurricanes forming, forecasters said Thursday. The announcement comes against the backdrop of the coronavirus, which will almost certainly impact evacuations and shelter from approaching storms.  Overall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said 13 to 19 named storms will develop. This number includes tropical storms, which contain wind speeds of 39 mph or higher. Storms become hurricanes when winds reach 74 mph. Of the…

Hurricane Dorian – Atlantic Ocean near Savannah, GA on Sept. 5, 2019. (Photo: NOAA) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — We could be in for a busy hurricane season, which starts in less than two weeks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Thursday it’s predicting an above average 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season with 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 6 major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or greater….

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After Governor Roy Cooper’s announcement that Phase 2 of his reopening plan would begin on Friday, but wouldn’t include lifted restrictions for bars, some businesses owners say it isn’t fair. Owner of The Rooftop Bar at North Front Theatre Brandon Riggan says if restaurants can be trusted to open at limited capacity while following restrictions, bars and nightclubs should be given the same opportunity. – Advertisement – “Where’s the finish line?”…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Tropical storm (Photo: Pexels) WILMINGTON, NC (AP) — Tropical Storm Arthur moved further out to sea Tuesday and was expected to dissipate into a depression before dumping heavy rain on Bermuda later in the week. The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season sent rain over North Carolina Monday and forecasters warned to expect dangerous surf and rip currents for another day along parts of the U.S. East…

Tropical storm (Photo: Pexels) WILMINGTON, NC (AP) — Tropical Storm Arthur moved out to sea Monday after dumping heavy rain on North Carolina as forecasters warned that the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season could continue to whip dangerous surf and rip currents for another day or more along the U.S. East Coast. The storm represented another early start for the Atlantic hurricane season. Arthur formed Saturday in waters off Florida, marking the…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Arthur is crawling closer to the North Carolina coast, amid threats of some minor flooding and rough seas as the system moves off the Southeast seaboard. Arthur formed Saturday off Florida, marking the sixth straight year a named storm has developed before the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season. – Advertisement – The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued a tropical…

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The storm is expected to become Tropical Storm Arthur on Sunday. WILMINGTON – The Atlantic officially has its first tropical system several weeks before the start of hurricane season. Fortunately, local meteorologists aren’t forecasting much of an impact in Southeastern North Carolina. Tropical Depression One is forecast to develop into Tropical Storm Arthur sometimes Sunday before potentially skimming the Outer Banks Monday afternoon, according to the first track released 5 p.m. Saturday by National Hurricane…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Lightning (Photo: Pixabay) CHESTER, SC (AP) — Officials say a severe storm in South Carolina spawned at least two tornadoes and killed a man getting out of his car with a lightning strike. The Chester County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 32-year-old Sirmorio Davis. Several severe storms moved across the northern part of the state Tuesday with the strongest one spawning two tornadoes — an EF-2 tornado with…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Some cars risked their luck and drove through the flooded highway in Brunswick County. (Photo: WWAY) NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — The State of North Carolina and FEMA continue to support a wide variety of Hurricanes Florence recovery projects throughout the state. The following organizations are recent beneficiaries of state and federal dollars that reimburse expenses related to the storms. Brunswick County: more than $9,200 to repair an EMS facility…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter GREENVILLE, SC (AP) — The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down Saturday night in Greenville, South Carolina, in the northwestern part of the state. The EF-2 tornado reached its “peak intensity” of 115 mph. It created significant damage in Greenville County, with trees falling across roads and onto cars and power lines. – Advertisement – Storms prompted tornado warnings Saturday night in several South Carolina counties. There…

Central North Carolina could wake up to rain Thursday, and by early evening dangerous weather is in the forecast. Most of the area is under a Level 3, or enhanced, risk for severe weather.

Wednesday will be beautiful before a threat for severe weather moves in Thursday, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner.

A severe storm system south of North Carolina could bring heavy rain to our area by Sunday night.

Hurricane Florence flooding (Photo: WCTI) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will be an active one, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. According to a news release, forecasters at NC State predict 18 to 22 named storms will form in the Atlantic basin, which includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The number of named storms predicted is above both long-and short-term averages according…