Eastern North Carolina will likely see impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias, including tornadoes, flooding rain, wind, and storm surge, starting Monday evening into Tuesday.
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Isaias Continues to Approach Eastern NC
In addition to the continued threat of rip currents through early next week, forecasters warn of the increased threat of tornadoes as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the North Carolina coast.
Young Adults On Banks Have Ridden Storms
Young people on North Carolina’s Outer Banks who have grown up facing the challenges of climate change on an almost yearly basis say decision makers should take the problem more seriously.
Students Share Experiences Of Florence
The following is a series of essays by students at Brunswick Early College High School in Bolivia on their personal experiences during Hurricane Florence in 2018 and their perceptions of climate change. This is part of a series for the Pulitzer Center’s nationwide Connected Coastlines reporting initiative. For more information, go to pulitzercenter.org/connected-coastlines. A State… [Read More]
NOAA Forecasters Revise Hurricane Outlook
Forecasters say atmospheric conditions have become more favorable for above-normal hurricane activity as the busy part of the 2019 storm season begins.
Living Shorelines Withstand Matthew’s Force
Hurricane Matthew put living shorelines to the test, and proponents and scientists say the coastal management method that uses marsh grasses and oyster reefs to fight erosion worked as intended.
Northeast NC Swamped in Matthew’s Deluge
Parts of northeastern North Carolina were still recovering from September’s Hurricane Hermine when Hurricane Matthew dumped up to 15 inches of rainfall on the region this past weekend.
NOAA Offers Post-Matthew Resources
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released online resources for use by coastal communities in dealing with marine debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, including high-resolution, aerial shoreline imagery and a response guide.
Matthew Exits, Record Flooding Continues
Hurricane Matthew headed out to sea early Sunday morning, leaving deep, standing water in roads and other places up and down the N.C. coast, and the threat of more flooding remains.
Hogs After Floyd: Nothing’s Changed
Hog lagoons flooded after Hurricane Floyd and state officials made many assurances to change the way hog waste is treated. Fifteen years later and nothing much had changed.
The Legacy of Hurricane Floyd
North Carolina’s worst natural disaster and costliest hurricane made landfall 15 years ago this week. In the first of two parts, we take a look at the legacy Floyd left in its wake.
