Hurricane Florence Downgraded To 'Category 3' Storm, Still Dangerous
Hurricane Florence has gotten a little bit weaker but it remains a very large and dangerous storm.
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If Florence Stalls Over Coast, Heavy Rains In Triad Could Be Delayed
New projections from the National Weather Service suggest the effects of Hurricane Florence may be delayed in the Piedmont Triad, though bad weather is still on the way.
Cooper Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order For Barrier Islands Ahead of 'Monster' Florence
Gov. Roy Cooper sounded the alarm on Hurricane Florence once again Wednesday in a televised appearance with members of his emergency management team.
Storm Prompts North Carolina State Of Emergency
North Carolina's governor has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Florence approaches the U.S. East Coast.
Concerns Of Dam Failure Prompt Evacuations In Lynchburg, Va.
The College Lake Dam has been strained by heavy rainfall. Overnight, worries about its imminent collapse sent alarm through the community.
Heavy Rains Bring Big Concerns For Farmers
After days of storms and heavy rainfall, some Triad farmers are beginning to crave sunshine for their crops.
Alberto's Rains Bring Dangerous Floods, Mudslides To Central And Eastern U.S.
In western North Carolina, emergency officials have rescinded an evacuation order that was triggered by fears about the dam at Lake Tahoma. But high water levels continue to pose perilous risks.
NOAA Expects Hurricane Season For 2018 To Be Near Or Above Normal
After a devastating 2017 hurricane season, the Atlantic isn't likely to get a break this year, NOAA says. The agency predicts 10 to 16 named storms this season, including up to four major hurricanes.