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6 minutes ago Hurricane Helene (Photo: MGN/ Google Maps ) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state’s Gulf Coast communities before ripping into southern Georgia. Where is the storm now?Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm over the Carolinas with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 kph) by mid-morning Friday, the National Hurricane Center said. The…

11 minutes ago This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 5:46 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Helene in the Gulf of Mexico moving towards Florida, Thursday, Sept. 26 2024. (NOAA via AP) CRAWFORDVILLE, FL (AP) — Authorities rescued people trapped by floodwaters and more than 3 million customers were in the dark across much of the southeastern U.S. as Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia…

6 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in northern Florida Thursday evening, Communities in North Carolina are preparing for potential impacts in the coming days.   Some areas of western NC could see as much as 15 inches of rain from the storm.   Because of those high rainfall forecasts, 13 members of NC Task Force 11—which is made up of firefighters with Wilmington Fire and New Hanover County Fire…

6 minutes ago BRUNSWICK COUNTY, (WWAY) — Due to inclement weather associated with Helene, Brunswick County schools and buildings will be closed for students and staff on Friday. In addition, Friday will be designated as a nonrequired work day for staff. All athletic events for Friday has been postponed as well. October 21, 2024, will now be an instructional day for students and staff, it was previously designated as a teacher workday.  

6 minutes ago Hurricane Helene (Photo: NOAA) TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) — Helene became a hurricane Wednesday after rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and moved north along Mexico’s coast on a path toward the U.S., leading residents to evacuate, schools to close, and officials to declare emergencies in Florida and Georgia. The storm’s center was near Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, and it was expected to intensify and grow…

6 minutes ago SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Due to the aftermath of Potential Tropical Cyclone #8, which caused unprecedented damage to the Brunswick County Area, the 27th semi-annual “Operation Medicine Cabinet” drug take back event set for October 2nd at Dosher Memorial Hospital has been canceled. Dosher says the event will be rescheduled for a later date. “We appreciate that we are a trusted community resource for the disposal of unwanted medications,” said Dosher President…

5 minutes ago Tropical Storm Helene (Photo: NOAA) (AP) — Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea and could strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the U.S., forecasters said. Hurricane watches have been issued for parts of Cuba, Mexico and a stretch of the Florida coastline, including Tampa Bay, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the Florida Keys. The storm was…

7 minutes ago BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — It’s been exactly one week since a powerful storm dumped several inches of rain in the Cape Fear, with Brunswick County getting hit particularly hard. Brunswick County commissioner met for the first time since the storm, which was a major topic of discussion. More than 20 residents spoke during the meeting, with many expressing frustration and anger at the commissioners for allowing overdevelopment within the county. Many suggested…

16 seconds ago EAGLE ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Flooding continues to have impacts cross the Cape Fear this week, including at the Battleship North Carolina.  The entrance and exit to the battleship flooded with high water after Monday’s storm. The national landmark has faced issues with flooding for years.  A $4.5 million dollar “Living with Water” project is currently underway to raise the parking lot and reduce flooding.   A study commissioned by the battleship…

A couple and their down were almost swept away by flooding water until one brave resident stepped in to save them. 40 seconds ago COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —  Kenji Bowen and his girlfriend were at the right place and time. “I didn’t care if I couldn’t swim. I didn’t think about it until I got to the truck,” Bowen says.Keelin:” Do you realize how dangerous this was?”Caitlin: “I mean, I think we do now.Kenji:…

46 seconds ago SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — After declaring a State of Emergency, Governor Roy Cooper joined state and local officials in Southport as devastating road closures continue Wednesday.   Southport faces three major road closures including NC 211, NC 133, and East Moore Street.    NC 211 and East Moore Street collapsed due to the rising water, complicating potential repairs. The Fort Fisher Ferry also closed, meaning NC 87 is the only way in…

13 minutes ago BELVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Many homes in Brunswick County were flooded due to a strong system that dumped excessive rain in Cape Fear on Monday. One housing development impacted is Stoney Creek Plantation in Belville, with the storm serving as a breaking point for some residents. Many residents weathered the storm, but some homes began to flood on Monday, which quickly grew to several feet deep. The rain on Monday dumped between…

6 minutes ago CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Carolina Beach experienced extreme flooding Monday with more than 20 inches of rainfall. Portions of Lake Park Boulevard and Fayetteville Avenue remain flooded, although the water is going down. One resident told WWAY at one point, he had 4 feet of water inside his house, which is just down the street from Carolina Beach Lake. Carolina Beach Mayor Lynn Barbee said some areas of town experienced flooding…

9 seconds ago Danford at Hwy 87 (Photo: Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office) BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County has implemented a curfew for unincorporated areas effective immediately, following severe flooding caused by the storm. The curfew will remain in effect until Tuesday at 6 a.m., according to the county. Residents and visitors in the county’s unincorporated regions are advised to stay home or seek shelter until the curfew is lifted and road conditions improve. The…

29 seconds ago NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Many in Myrtle Grove describe today’s storm as one of the most violent they’ve encountered. As the storm brought several inches of rain to New Hanover County in just a few hours, it led to severe flooding, road closures, and damage to homes. Randy Ridgeway, a resident of Myrtle Grove, recounted the moment when a tree crashed through his roof. “There was lightning, and the wind was…