With one of the most active hurricane seasons on record upon us, we look at comparisons between what we are experiencing now to the most active season to date.
Active Atlantic creates danger on the North Carolina coast. As Hurricane Sally tears up buildings and drops more than two inches of rain on parts of the gulf coast, four named storms in the Atlantic Ocean have pushed the tide up and made for dangerous currents on the coast.
Our meteorologists say the forecast includes high rip current threats for all beaches Wednesday. This threat is expected to continue through the weekend as the waves from Hurricane Teddy replace those from Paulette.
A team of researchers at the University of Iowa has uncovered a correlation between the East Asia Subtropical Jet Stream and hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean.
While many across the east are picking up the pieces left from Hurricane Isaias, leaders in at least one beach community along the largely-spared coast now face concerns about increased rip currents after the storm.
WITN Meteorologists say the damage they've seen in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias was in the forecast. Although Isiais made landfall as a category one hurricane, it weakened to a strong tropical storm by the time it moved through our area.
As the cleanup efforts continue throughout the east after Hurricane Isaias, residents in Beaufort County are among those hit hardest after high winds damaged homes along the river.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will be in Bertie and Brunswick counties Wednesday and Thursday to assess the damage from Hurricane Isaias and assist storm victims with property claims.
Preliminary figures released Tuesday morning by the National Weather Service in Newport shows Williamston, Washington, and Kinston got the most rain from the hurricane.
There’s a high risk of rip currents and rough water along the North Carolina coast ahead of a possible Isaias landfall along the North Carolin, South Carolina coast late Monday.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Isaias and says the Ocracoke Campground will close at 10 a.m. Saturday.
North Carolina Emergency Management Communications Officer Keith Acree says it is important for residents to have a plan in place ahead of a storm. This includes: knowing your evacuation routes, preparing an emergency kit and deciding where you will find shelter if evacuation orders are issued.
