Disturbance in the Caribbean likely to become Tropical Storm Rafael this week
Reasonable tracks for the end of the week range from west toward Mexico or Texas to north toward the Florida Panhandle.
Reasonable tracks for the end of the week range from west toward Mexico or Texas to north toward the Florida Panhandle.
Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding
Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.
Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.
NC rafting company teams up for water rescues
As floodwaters roared through remote mountain communities of Western North Carolina, locals raced against time to save each other. Jim Hampton was among the rafters with French Broad Adventures who worked with the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department on swift water rescues after Helene's flooding.
As floodwaters roared through remote mountain communities of Western North Carolina, locals raced against time to save each other. Jim Hampton was among the rafters with French Broad Adventures who worked with the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department on swift water rescues after Helene's flooding.
'Winter is here': Snow covers Hawaii's Mauna Kea
Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.
Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.
Duke Energy supervisor on response to Helene, Milton
Duke Energy Power Grid Operations Supervisor Seth Caison spent three weeks with his team responding to outages caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Linemen were away from their families for weeks, working in extreme circumstances.
Duke Energy Power Grid Operations Supervisor Seth Caison spent three weeks with his team responding to outages caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Linemen were away from their families for weeks, working in extreme circumstances.
Linemen spent weeks away from home responding to Helene, Milton
Linemen crews responded to back-to-back storms, restoring power in extreme conditions with communication outages, while being away from their families back home.
Linemen crews responded to back-to-back storms, restoring power in extreme conditions with communication outages, while being away from their families back home.
Asheville students return to school one month after Helene devastated city
One month after floods from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, nearly 4,000 students there returned to the classroom this week.
One month after floods from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, nearly 4,000 students there returned to the classroom this week.
Asheville City Schools reopen 1 month after Helene
Dr. Kimberly J. Dechant, the chief of staff of Asheville City Schools, spoke about the part-time reopening of schools in Asheville, when the students will return full-time, the availability of clean freshwater in the school and the Teddy Bear Project the students participated in. Oct. 29, 2024.
Dr. Kimberly J. Dechant, the chief of staff of Asheville City Schools, spoke about the part-time reopening of schools in Asheville, when the students will return full-time, the availability of clean freshwater in the school and the Teddy Bear Project the students participated in. Oct. 29, 2024.
Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' in North Carolina honors lost pets washed away by Helene
The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28.
The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28.
Could Tropical Storm Patty develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween?
The next storm to receive a name in the Atlantic Basin – which includes the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico – will be called Patty.
The next storm to receive a name in the Atlantic Basin – which includes the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico – will be called Patty.
Northeast continues to face serious wildfire threat
Much of the I-95 corridor is under an elevated fire risk, with Fire Weather Warnings covering Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and parts of New Jersey as near-record dry stretch combines with gusty winds and a drop in humidity this weekend.
Much of the I-95 corridor is under an elevated fire risk, with Fire Weather Warnings covering Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and parts of New Jersey as near-record dry stretch combines with gusty winds and a drop in humidity this weekend.
Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood
Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.
Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.
Russia spread hurricane lies to drive Americans apart, research finds
Russia is once again working overtime to meddle in the U.S. presidential election, researchers say.
Russia is once again working overtime to meddle in the U.S. presidential election, researchers say.
Something may yet be brewing in the tropics: See 3 possible scenarios
The National Hurricane Center says no additional tropical development is expected within the next seven days. But don’t let your guard down on the tropics just yet — signs are emerging that the break may be brief.
The National Hurricane Center says no additional tropical development is expected within the next seven days. But don’t let your guard down on the tropics just yet — signs are emerging that the break may be brief.
North Carolina updates on Hurricane Helene recovery
The federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton, the White House said Wednesday. North Carolina governor Roy Cooper held a press conference updating on Helene recovery efforts.
The federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton, the White House said Wednesday. North Carolina governor Roy Cooper held a press conference updating on Helene recovery efforts.
Hurricane Oscar makes second landfall in Cuba on Sunday after slamming Bahamas as Category 1
Hurricane Oscar maintained Category 1 strength as the small hurricane made a second landfall in Cuba Sunday evening.
Hurricane Oscar maintained Category 1 strength as the small hurricane made a second landfall in Cuba Sunday evening.
Biltmore Estate announces reopening date after Helene forced closure
Biltmore Estate, one of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, will reopen soon, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville and surrounding areas.
Biltmore Estate, one of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, will reopen soon, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville and surrounding areas.
Oscar strengthens into a hurricane in southwest Atlantic as watches, warnings expand for Bahamas, Cuba
Oscar rapidly intensified from a tropical storm into an 80-mph hurricane on Saturday, causing islands in its potential path to issue watches and warnings, ahead of the small but mighty cyclone.
Oscar rapidly intensified from a tropical storm into an 80-mph hurricane on Saturday, causing islands in its potential path to issue watches and warnings, ahead of the small but mighty cyclone.
Tropical storms Nadine & Oscar formed
The disturbance in the northwest Caribbean sea has formed as Tropical Storm Nadine. Tropical Storm Oscar has also formed and could bring significant weather to Cuba.
The disturbance in the northwest Caribbean sea has formed as Tropical Storm Nadine. Tropical Storm Oscar has also formed and could bring significant weather to Cuba.
War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.