Florida and Texas: Warning of “rapidly” strengthening storm
Meteorologists are sounding the alarm because there is a high risk of tropical turbulence in the Gulf of Mexico next week, which could impact Florida, Texas and several other states along the Gulf Coast. Earlier this year, weather experts warned…
Meteorologists observe four systems in the Atlantic
Louisiana residents prepare for Hurricane Francine strengthening As the state prepares for Hurricane Francine, many communities along Louisiana’s coast are under mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders. Hurricane Francine is not the only storm on the map: meteorologists are tracking four…
Flooding in North Carolina, Gordon path of tropical depression
Storm expected to bring heavy rain to North Carolina and Virginia A tropical rainstorm that meteorologists say could strengthen into a named storm this weekend is on its way toward the Mid-Atlantic. A potential tropical system brought rainfall levels not…
‘Life-threatening’ flooding seen in video as storm hits land
“Life-threatening” flooding caused by potential Tropical Cyclone Eight was captured on video Monday as the storm made landfall near the North Carolina-South Carolina state border. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) began issuing advisories on Sunday for the storm, which was…
PTC 8 hits the Carolinas while Gordon stays far out to sea » Yale Climate Connections
Even as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 struggled to make a name for itself off the southeastern U.S. coast on Monday, it brought tropical storm-like weather to the North Carolina coast. Satellite imagery and reconnaissance flights showed PTC 8 was entangled…
As New Orleans restaurants reopen after Hurricane Francine, some are still in the dark
Two days after Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, New Orleans’ power supply is still unstable. Literally — in neighborhoods across the city, one block may have power on while the next is still dark….
Tropical storm warning for much of the South Carolina coast
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC/AP) – A tropical storm warning is now in effect from Edisto Beach northward into North Carolina. Click here to download the free Live 5 First Alert Weather app. The Live 5 Weather team has declared First Alert…
Tropical Storm Gordon and other disturbances in the Atlantic
While Francine continues to bring rain to the southeastern United States, an approaching storm off the coast could bring additional rain and flooding to the region in the next few days. Storm expected to bring heavy rain to North Carolina…
Which path will it take?
Hurricane Francine brings flooding to Louisiana Heavy rains from Hurricane Francine caused flash flooding in Kenner, Louisiana on Wednesday, September 11. Tropical Storm Gordon, the seventh named storm of the extremely active Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2024, formed far…
Alabama residents urged to avoid potential power lines and flooding as storm approaches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Rough weather is expected in Alabama in the wake of Hurricane Francine, but the threat doesn’t always end when the storm passes. The Red Cross advises affected residents not to assess the damage too quickly. They…
