Warm waters boosted 2017's major hurricane tally

Warm waters boosted 2017's major hurricane tally

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlantic’s warmer waters triggered the unusual number of major hurricanes last year, according to a new study that predicts the region could see a couple of extra whopper storms each year by the end of the century. Six major hurricanes — with winds of at least 111 mph (178 kph) — spun around the Atlantic last year, including Harvey, Irma and Maria which hit parts of the United States and the…

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Hurricanes to wear throwback Whalers jerseys against Bruins

Hurricanes to wear throwback Whalers jerseys against Bruins

The Whale is coming back. The Carolina Hurricanes, using social media, said Thursday that they would wear throwback jerseys modeled after those of the Hartford Whalers in two NHL games this season, honoring the past and the legacy of the franchise’s days in Hartford, Conn. While no official announcement was made, the team has plans to hold a “Whalers Night” at PNC Arena for the Dec. 23 game against the Boston Bruins, wearing throwback green…

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HURRICANE FLORENCE: Cooper says Pender among hardest hit

HURRICANE FLORENCE: Cooper says Pender among hardest hit

By Tim Buckland StarNews Staff Thursday Sep 27, 2018 at 2:50 PM Sep 27, 2018 at 2:52 PM Governor visits emergency operations center in Burgaw BURGAW — Pender County perhaps was hit harder than most areas of the state during Hurricane Florence, Gov. Roy Cooper said during a visit to the county’s emergency operations center on Thursday. “One thing I think we know is that storm was absolutely devastating,” he said. “It was a gut punch to North Carolinians across the state and especially right…

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Lara Trump to tour hurricane damage in Brunswick County Friday

Lara Trump to tour hurricane damage in Brunswick County Friday

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Lara Trump in Wilmington in Sept. 2016. (Photo: WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, will be in Brunswick County Friday to visit areas undergoing storm recovery following Hurricane Florence. The Wrightsville Beach native is expected to meet with residents, charities, and nonprofit organizations, including pet shelters, as they recover from the devastating flooding after the storm. – Advertisement – Trump will make three…

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Florence ‘has forever changed the landscape’ of Oakdale Cemetery

Florence ‘has forever changed the landscape’ of Oakdale Cemetery

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Oakdale Cemetery says the ground sustained major damage from Hurricane Florence. (Photo: Facebook) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Strong winds and flooding rains from Hurricane Florence has left behind significant damage across much of the Cape Fear. Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington says the storm has forever changed the landscape. According to a Facebook post, the cemetery sustained major damage. The cemetery says more than 200 trees were damage and more than…

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At The N&O, we will remember Florence long into the future

At The N&O, we will remember Florence long into the future

To Our Readers: In this Sunday’s paper, we will have a special section that captures the difficult, the emotional, the heroic, and the early aftermath of Hurricane Florence. While we will have important coverage for weeks and likely months to come as the affected areas and our entire region work themselves back to normal, we wanted our readers to have something that pulled together the highlights of our coverage that you could keep. We will…

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Florence runoff taints area waters, experts warn to stay out

Florence runoff taints area waters, experts warn to stay out

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Waters off much of the North Carolina coast are no longer safe for swimming or even wading due to Hurricane Florence runoff, according to a warning posted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation. “We need to be loud and clear that swimming in coastal waters is currently a threat to public health, safety and welfare,” stated Todd Miller, executive director of the federation. – Advertisement – North Carolina Coastal Federation said…

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Video shows tornado in SC, after a day of severe weather warnings in the Carolinas

Video shows tornado in SC, after a day of severe weather warnings in the Carolinas

The calm skies after Florence did not last long. Much of the Carolinas was forecast to see severe weather Thursday, with “lines and clusters of thunderstorms this afternoon across the foothills and Piedmont of the Carolinas and northeast Georgia,” according to the National Weather Service. The nasty weather materialized in the form of a tornado, which was spotted in Anderson County, SC, WeatherNation reported in a tweet that was shared by the NWS. A hazardous…

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Severe storms, ‘damaging’ winds expected in NC today – ‘A tornado cannot be ruled out’

Severe storms, ‘damaging’ winds expected in NC today – ‘A tornado cannot be ruled out’

The calm skies after Florence weren’t going to last long. Most of the Carolinas can expect severe weather today, as “lines and clusters of thunderstorms this afternoon across the foothills and Piedmont of the Carolinas and northeast Georgia,” according to the National Weather Service. Some of those storms could organize into severe storm systems, the weather service said. For central North Carolina east to the coast — including areas still inundated by Florence’s floodwaters —…

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Warm waters boosted 2017's major hurricane tally, study says

Warm waters boosted 2017's major hurricane tally, study says

Seth Borenstein, Ap Science Writer Updated 1:12 pm CDT, Thursday, September 27, 2018 FILE – This Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 satellite image made available by NOAA shows the eye of Hurricane Irma, left, just north of the island of Hispaniola, with Hurricane Jose, right, in the Atlantic Ocean. Six major hurricanes _ with winds of at least 111 mph (178 kph) _ spun around the Atlantic in 2017, including Harvey, Irma and Maria which hit parts…

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First Alert Mode: Marginal risk for severe weather Thursday

First Alert Mode: Marginal risk for severe weather Thursday

The Storm Prediction Center has put the entire area in a marginal risk for severe weather. So what does that mean? First the Risk:Where is this coming from? There’s a disturbance working out of the Ozarks and into our area by Friday morning. Stay on top of breaking news stories with the ABC11 News App As a piece of energy works alongside it, out of Mississippi and into our area, it will be running into…

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300,000 people in NC need help buying food after Florence

300,000 people in NC need help buying food after Florence

With the floodwaters receding, the state’s attention has turned to helping people with immediate needs and beginning to develop long-term strategies that would help North Carolina prepare for the next big storm, Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday. At the latest of what have been almost daily press conferences since Hurricane Florence hit two weeks ago, Cooper said most rivers are expected to return to their banks by early next week and that the death toll…

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No half day of school Friday in Wake. Students are making up time lost to Florence.

No half day of school Friday in Wake. Students are making up time lost to Florence.

Most of Wake County’s 160,000 students will have a normal day of classes on Friday — instead of going home early — to help make up for time lost to Hurricane Florence. Friday was originally an early release day for most of Wake’s 187 schools, meaning students would be dismissed 2.5 hours early so that teachers can spend the afternoon getting training. But district leaders announced last week that Sept. 28 will be a regular…

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