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Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane. How could it affect NC?

The storm is expected to become a hurricane this week and a major hurricane this weekend. Here’s what we know about it.

Cool, wet August start gives way to heat

The persistent weather pattern known as the Carolina Wedge contributed to the second coolest start to August on record for ...
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The 10 US States Most At-Risk For Natural Disasters

A recent study by DJC Law has identified the 10 US states most at risk for natural disasters in 2025. The analysis used data from government reports, including historical records of natural disasters, ...

In NC, July’s heat and August’s rain ring alarms on climate change | Opinion

Rainfall is up, too. An early tropical storm – Chantal – deluged central North Carolina in early July. Orange and Chatham ...

Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads

Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen ...

Deadly flash flooding in North Carolina as extreme heat, critical fire danger continues out West

The summer of deadly flash flooding continues, with two people killed by flash flooding near Spring Hope, North Carolina, when their car was swept away by flood waters.