- Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
- Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
- Wildfire in McDowell County, NC is 20% contained, officials say
- California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
- North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Beryl system expected to enter Gulf of Mexico, impact on Texas coast and Houston still uncertain
Forecasts show the hurricane trending north after the system erupted into a massive Category 5 storm, enabling it to gain latitude. Despite an uncertain path for the major storm, Gulf of Mexico water temperatures are warmer than normal, adding to the storm’s unpredictability, according to Space City Weather.