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Race continues to find Helene survivors as the death toll from the storm rises

The search for survivors continued Tuesday amid the devastation Hurricane Helenein which at least 162 people were killed and homes destroyed across the southeast. Many people also remain missing especially in North Carolinawhere hundreds of roads remain inaccessible and communications are disrupted. On Monday evening, President Biden told reporters at the White House that there […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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The FEMA website admits that your survival is not a top priority

Residents of flooded towns across Appalachia were forced to rely on charitable relief efforts, days after a Category 4 hurricane wreaked “biblical devastation” in communities seemingly abandoned by the federal government. As Hurricane Helene brewed over the Atlantic, the country's main disaster agency appeared to be distracted by concerns about “equity” and “climate resilience” in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Strong hurricanes can still occur over the Atlantic in autumn

Autumn storms, on the other hand, tend to form much further west. The decaying remnants of cold fronts are a common seed that gives rise to the development of tropical systems in October and November. These storms can intensify very quickly, and their proximity to land shortens the lead time for residents to prepare and […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Here's how Hurricane Helene caused “biblical devastation” in western North Carolina in a near-worst-case scenario.

Hurricane Helene proved catastrophic for Appalachia, as the storm's massive rainfall caused rampant flooding that devastated several cities and killed dozens of people. On Monday, the North Carolina State Climate Office provided a picture of the “monster storm” being almost a “worst-case scenario for Western North Carolina.” “Torrential rains from the remnants of Hurricane Helene […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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North Carolina native Luke Combs is planning “something very special” to help after Helene

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – North Carolina native Luke Combs said he is planning “something really special” after Helene hit much of the western part of the state last week. Some areas in the mountains of North Carolina received up to 29 inches of rain during the storm, causing catastrophic flooding. Homes and buildings were destroyed, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Drone footage shows historic devastation in Asheville, NC after Helene

Severe weather and historic flooding from Hurricane Helene killed at least 100 people across the Southeast, including in Asheville, North Carolina, where residents are struggling for resources amid gas and water shortages. Since the system made landfall late Thursday in the Big Bend area of Florida, there have been hundreds of water rescues in the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Tropical Storm Kirk, 4 other systems monitored

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolinians face long lines to fill their tanks After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina residents are facing long lines at gas stations looking for fuel. Although National Hurricane Center forecasters are tracking five separate systems in the Atlantic Ocean, including newly formed Tropical Storm Kirk, only one is of real concern for […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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An unusual October hurricane rages in the Atlantic

Published on September 30, 2024, 12:06 am Updated on September 30, 2024, 11:03 am We're looking for a major hurricane in the Atlantic by the end of the week – and something else is brewing in the Caribbean There will be no rest for the weary this week as hurricane activity continues to increase across […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Tropical depression becomes severe Hurricane Kirk

A storm over the Atlantic Ocean, currently called Tropical Depression Twelve, is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the week, which will be named Kirk once it reaches tropical storm strength. The tropical depression is currently on the verge of strengthening into a tropical storm. The storm system is moving […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Calm, warm start to the week…still watching the tropics and the Gulf later this week

Acadiana's warm weather pattern will continue as we finish the last day of September and move into October. However, we will be watching a potential tropical system rise from the northwest Caribbean and enter the Gulf of Mexico later this week…which appears to be a chaotic, low-confidence forecast at this point. Rob Perillo/KATC At this […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024