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Another tropical threat is possible through the Gulf next week

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Another tropical threat is possible through the Gulf next week

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The Atlantic hurricane season may have produced fewer storms than expected so far, considering preseason forecasts warned of one of the most active seasons on record, but the storms that have developed have been extremely devastating. The Atlantic basin is currently as busy as it has been all season.(WAFB) Of […]

Death toll rises; Millions of dollars in power outages

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Death toll rises; Millions of dollars in power outages

Helene brought a cascade of destruction across the Southeast, from Florida to the Carolinas. The storm leveled houses and caused rivers to reach record levels. Residents of Georgia, Florida share their experiences with Hurricane Helene Residents in the southeastern United States remember the damage left by deadly Hurricane Helene. Dozens killed. Hospital visitors run to […]

How Hurricane Helene produced over 700 mm of rain in three days

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How Hurricane Helene produced over 700 mm of rain in three days

Busick, NC reported 751.3 mm (29.58 inches) of rain between 8:00 a.m. September 25 and 10:00 a.m. September 27. At least 330 mm of rain fell in the college town of Boone, NC, home to Appalachian State University. Even the Atlanta metropolitan area received 300-350 mm of rain during the event. Devastating floods The end […]

Mountain Island Lake's floodwaters are rising quickly as Duke Energy moves water

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Mountain Island Lake's floodwaters are rising quickly as Duke Energy moves water

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A flash flood warning was issued around Mountain Island Lake Friday afternoon as Duke Energy prepared to move significant amounts of water through the area. Residents near Mountain Island Lake were ordered to evacuate early Friday, September 27, as the lake was expected to overflow and flood the area. A voluntary […]

Flood warning and state of emergency: Current modelling on river crests | News

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Flood warning and state of emergency: Current modelling on river crests | News

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Weather agency warning for Friday, September 27

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Weather agency warning for Friday, September 27

Roanoke, Virginia – A Weather Service Advisory Day has been issued for Friday, September 27th to prepare for the arrival of Helene. The main risk with this storm is severe flash flooding, but there is also a risk of damaging winds and some tornadoes. Because of these risks, we have issued a WAAD to allow […]

Helene is still expected to be a major hurricane; there is a risk of backwash in some areas

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Helene is still expected to be a major hurricane; there is a risk of backwash in some areas

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Hurricane Helene continues to gain strength as it moves across the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Winds were still at 85 miles per hour and are expected to strengthen significantly. Since the warning was issued at 10 p.m., pressure has dropped to 972 millibars. The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm will […]

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico and head toward the U.S. Gulf Coast

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Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico and head toward the U.S. Gulf Coast

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, currently located over the warm waters of the northwestern Caribbean, is expected to strengthen over the next few days as it moves toward the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Residents of the northern Gulf Coast, particularly in the Florida Panhandle, should prepare now for potentially life-threatening storm surges, damaging winds and heavy […]

Probability of tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico rises to 60%

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Probability of tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico rises to 60%

The tropics are the talk of H-Town this weekend as we begin tracking a tropical wave that may get a little too close to us at some point. According to the National Hurricane Center, there is a 60 percent chance that a tropical wave will form between Yucatan and Cuba in the next seven days. […]