Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean as islands take cover from rain

Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean as islands take cover from rain

1 minute ago Close up of tree blowing in wind, Photo Date: 5/5/13, Pexels, MGN SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. Officials urged residents of flood-prone areas to seek higher ground. Dozens of people were already in shelters in the Dominican Republic, and schools, businesses and government agencies were closed in…

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Tropical Storm Melissa brings flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Tropical Storm Melissa brings flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

1 minute ago ?????????????????????????????????????????Palm Trees during tropical storm, Photo Date: 02/12/2023, PalmTreesAndPositivity/Youtube, MGN MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on Hispaniola as forecasters warned Wednesday of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region in the coming days. The rains snarled traffic in the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo, and games in the country’s professional baseball league were canceled. People in Haiti grew concerned over the possibility of heavy flooding,…

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Army Corps evaluates Wrightsville Beach storm damage; could accelerate re-nourishment plans

Army Corps evaluates Wrightsville Beach storm damage; could accelerate re-nourishment plans

7 minutes ago WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — Steep sand cliffs have scarred the coast in Wrightsville Beach following a Nor’easter two weeks ago. While the town has erected sand ramps as an easy entry to the beach the Wilmington Army Corps is assessing the beach Tuesday to determine next steps. “If the damage is bad enough we’ll do a more detailed assessment that would go into potential repairs to the project to get it…

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Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as wildfire risk rises

Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as wildfire risk rises

It has been more than six weeks since any measurable rain has fallen at Austin’s official recording sites, creating extremely dry conditions and raising the risk of wildfire. That increase in risk has prompted the city of Austin and Travis County to issue disaster declarations Monday. The declarations allow the city and county to put plans in place ahead of a large wildfire breaking out. Travis County Judge Andy Brown said this provides the city…

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Raleigh rethinks how to grow as flooding, heat and traffic worsen

Raleigh rethinks how to grow as flooding, heat and traffic worsen

Cranes dot the skyline. New apartments rise where parking lots once stood. And on Raleigh’s edges, farmland is giving way to cul-de-sacs and shopping centers. This city is growing faster than almost anywhere else in the country. Wake County adds dozens of new residents every day, drawn by jobs, schools, and a lower cost of living than other major metros. But as development accelerates, so do the growing pains — more flooding, heavier traffic, and…

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New legislative panels will investigate ‘facts and circumstances’ of deadly Central Texas floods

New legislative panels will investigate ‘facts and circumstances’ of deadly Central Texas floods

A hearing attendee labels a map of the Guadalupe River during a joint committee hearing at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on July 31, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. Credit: Texas Tribune / Ronaldo Bolaños Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Top Republicans in the Texas Legislature have announced the creation of committees tasked with “getting to the bottom…

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Heavy rain floods downtown Whiteville forcing local businesses to deal with damage again

Heavy rain floods downtown Whiteville forcing local businesses to deal with damage again

6 minutes ago COLUMBUS COUNTY (WWAY) — Water rushed into the streets of downtown Whiteville, and into local businesses.  Another round of heavy rain has left the city flooded again, after water breached the nearby Soules Swamp gauge at 8.5 feet.  The Donut Shop is a small business on the outskirts of downtown Whiteville.  The shop has been around for 34 plus years, and co-owner Elizabeth Kasitati has been inspecting damage caused by standing water…

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New legislative panels will investigate “facts and circumstances” of deadly Central Texas floods

New legislative panels will investigate “facts and circumstances” of deadly Central Texas floods

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Top Republicans in the Texas Legislature have announced the creation of committees tasked with “getting to the bottom of” the July flooding that killed more than 130 people, including 25 young girls and…

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Springfield Middle School fully reopens next week, a year after devastating EF3 tornado

Springfield Middle School fully reopens next week, a year after devastating EF3 tornado

Repairs to a Wilson County middle school are nearly complete after EF3 tornado caused major damage to it a year ago. Students and staff are set to return to fully repaired classrooms on Oct. 20 at Springfield Middle School in Lucama, Wilson County Schools announced on Facebook. Other WRAL Top Stories “After last year’s tornado caused significant damage to the school, students and staff have shown incredible strength and perseverance,” the post reads. “The 6th…

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Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor’easter brings flooding to East Coast

Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor’easter brings flooding to East Coast

9 minutes ago People look out at a flooded road in the midst of a storm, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Buxton, N.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce) (AP) — More than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding strong enough to sweep away entire homes in coastal communities, authorities said. Rescue aircraft were sent to the tiny Alaskan villages…

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New Jersey declares emergency as nor’easter approaches, while Alaska flooding carries away homes

New Jersey declares emergency as nor’easter approaches, while Alaska flooding carries away homes

12 minutes ago Photo: WWAY (AP)–A nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast on Sunday, washing out roads and prompting air travel delays as heavily populated areas of the Northeast experienced excessive rain, lashing winds and coastal flooding. Across the continent in western Alaska, the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and catastrophic flooding to coastal communities, pushing entire houses off their foundations. Rescue aircraft were sent to the tiny Alaskan villages of Kipnuk…

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Road closures reported due to flooding in Myrtle Beach

Road closures reported due to flooding in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is feeling the effects of a storm bringing rain, gusty winds, overwash and flooding to the Outer Banks. On Sunday, the city of Myrtle Beach said that Kings Highway and 24th Avenue South is closed. Other WRAL Top Stories The Myrtle Beach Fire Department posted photos of the flooding on Facebook along with a warning: “Please avoid driving through flooded areas, and remember to ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown!’ You never know how deep…

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Town of Wrightsville Beach preparing for coastal flooding this weekend

Town of Wrightsville Beach preparing for coastal flooding this weekend

7 minutes ago Photo: Town of Wrightsville Beach WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Due to inclement weather this weekend, the Town of Wrightsville Beach has made preparations ahead of the storm. The Town has: Moved blue beach trash barrels back from the dunes Temporarily removed some benches on the beach Picked up yellow rescue tubes Placing sand in front of the old fire station Residents and business owners may fill their own sandbags if needed….

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Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history

Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history

6 minutes ago A firefighter carries a drip torch as he ignites a backfire against the Hughes Fire burning along a hillside in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 29-year-old man has been charged with sparking California’s deadly Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in its history, authorities said Wednesday. Federal officials said Jonathan Rinderknecht, who lived in the area, started a small fire on New…

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Carolina Hurricanes start 2025-26 season hosting New Jersey Devils

Carolina Hurricanes start 2025-26 season hosting New Jersey Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes start their 2025-26 season on Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday at the Lenovo Center. The game airs on ESPN Plus and Hulu. Other WRAL Top Stories The Canes are vying for their eighth consecutive playoff appearance this season under head coach Rod Brind’Amour. They’ll also try to win their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. Carolina won the 2006 Stanley Cup….

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