Hurricanes News
The latest WRAL News coverage of Atlantic hurricanes, tropical storms, and the season's impact on North Carolina.
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2026 Atlantic hurricane season breaks 60-year record Saturday
We haven't had a single hurricane so far this season. Since the Satellite Era began in 1966, we've never gone until September 12 without a hurricane in the Atlantic.
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Kauai Braces for Heavy Rain and Wind as Hurricane Lowell Approaches
Residents of the Hawaiian island of Kauai were preparing over the weekend for heavy rain and strong winds while trying not to let the approach of Hurricane Lowell derail their holiday plans.
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Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii’s Big Island, leaving 1 dead
Hurricane Lala is lashing parts of Hawaii, damaging buildings and leaving tens of thousands of people facing a night without power as it brushes past with tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rain.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How have we been able to see so much rain without a tropical system?
Raleigh has seen its second-wettest July on record, and we've seen all that without a landfalling tropical system. How?
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Tropical Storm Bertha slams the southeast
Bertha will make its final landfall on the northwest Gulf today, but its most significant flooding rain threat is unfolding in the East.
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Preparations underway as Tropical Storm Bertha closes in
Tropical Storm Bertha closes in on Louisiana landfall, bringing a serious flood threat with it.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How does current storm in the Gulf differ from Bertha of 1996?
A tropical depression in the Gulf will soon become Tropical Storm Bertha. How does this storm differ for us from what Hurricane Bertha brought in 1996?
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GOES-19 Satellite back online after brief outage
The satellite is used to track weather across the U.S.
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GOES-19 Satellite is down at a bad time: What does this mean?
The satellite is used to track weather across the U.S. NOAA says it's working to recover it and will share updates when available.
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Where is FEMA?: Residents struggle to get back on their feet one year after Chantal
FEMA has committed more than $11 million to the state for Chantal recovery efforts. Less than half of it has been disbursed so far.
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One year since Chantal: How emergency teams are adjusting their response plans
WRAL Investigates requested documented strengths and weaknesses for the hardest-hit municipalities in Central North Carolina. Emergency management departments seemed to agree that communication, coordination and effective alerts could be better in the future.
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Tropical Storm Douglas forms in Pacific Ocean but doesn't pose threat to land
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Douglas formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. forecasters said.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What systems are bringing Friday's much-needed rain?
Friday has finally brought some much-needed, steady rain to the region! Let's look at what systems are bringing this rain, where some of the highest rain totals have been over the past couple of days, and where we could see some of the most rain Friday through next week.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What is a Potential Tropical Cyclone?
The National Hurricane Center began using this terminology in 2017 to issue advisories on non-tropical systems near land.
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How long will food last in the fridge and freezer during a power outage?
After major storms, homes may be left without power and the food in your fridge and freezer could be at risk of spoiling. See how long your food remains safe to eat after a power outage.
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Hurricane survival kit: How to keep your family safe when a hurricane hits
Having a hurricane survival kit prepared can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable if a hurricane hits.
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Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history
The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?
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NC gives Ticketmaster deadline to answer for Caniacs' Stanley Cup Final ticket queue problems
Days after fans said they struggled to get tickets for the Carolina Hurricanes' first appearance in a Stanley Cup Final since 2006, the state's attorney general now wants answers from Ticketmaster.
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How to prepare your home for hurricane season
To help protect your property during hurricane season, engineering experts urge homeowners to take action. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
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Hurricane season is here: Officials urge North Carolinians to consider flood insurance
Leaders say flood risk areas are expanding and are encouraging homeowners to consider flood insurance ahead of the height of hurricane season.
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Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season: Here's how you can prepare
Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What tropical storm hit during the 2006 Stanley Cup Final?
Tropical Storm Alberto dropped nearly half-a-foot of rain in Raleigh on the day of Game 5.
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Hurricane season begins June 1: What to know
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins Monday, June 1.
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Flood insurance: How to protect your home in North Carolina
Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.
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Hurricane season begins June 1
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins Monday, June 1.
