Hurricanes are ranked 1-5 using the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale, with category 5 being the highest. This scale is also based on maximum sustained wind speed. Hurricanes in categories 3-5 ...

Weather News Chantal wasn’t a hurricane but still caused big damage in NC. Here’s why. By Amber Hazzard Updated July 8, 2025 10:31 AM ...

Debris removal after Hurricane Helene did more damage to the environment than the storm itself in some parts of the state, ...

Right now, all traffic on I-40 in western North Carolina is traveling on two lanes after the other two lanes were washed out by flooding.

TRIP’s research director commended the state on its transportation improvements in western North Carolina following Helene but recognizes that work is going to have a ripple effect. “The North ...

Category 1 hurricane (74-95 mph winds): Very dangerous winds will produce some damage. Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters.

Here's how engineers hope to restore Lake Lure after Hurricane Helene. Lake Lure was a picturesque town until Hurricane Helene tore through, destroying homes and washing millions of tons of silt ...

Atlantic hurricane season 2025 has started. Here’s what forecasters say North Carolina can expect for hurricanes and tropical storms.

Chimney Rock Brewing Company Location: 461 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC 28720 Mars Hill-based Mars Theatre Brew Co.’s sister brewery, Chimney Rock Brewing Company, is gone after Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30. Residents should prepare a hurricane kit with essential supplies. Reviewing insurance policies and planning evacuation routes are crucial steps ...