Despite Helene’s onslaught, Elk Shoals has recovered and is open for summer swimming, fishing, kayaking and otter spotting ...

The forecast predicts that 2025 hurricane activity will be about 125% of the average season from 1991–2020. By comparison, 2024’s hurricane activity was about 130% of the average season.

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.

Jefferson County is gearing up for the start of hurricane season with emergency management training and tabletop exercises, County Judge Jeff Branick said. Maintenance work to mitigate the ...

As the official start of hurricane season approaches, many in parts of the state have yet to fully recover from Hurricane Helene. Some people in western North Carolina told WRAL, the thought of ...

Hurricane season begins June 1. It's a time of year when many families stay on guard, as this season is predicted to be active. Jefferson Parish leaders said now is the time for you to prepare ...

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and other officials held a hurricane preparedness news conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, at the Emergency Operations Center.

Jefferson Parish is preparing for another above-average hurricane season this year with new technology and expanded training for personnel, but not additional drainage capacity, parish leaders ...

Another 2025 Atlantic hurricane season prediction, this time from researchers at North Carolina State University, further cements previous forecasts’ claims of an average-to-above-average year ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s been six months since Hurricane Helene hit the western part of North Carolina. Families have been working to put their lives and homes back together after major storm ...

It would pump $217 million into Rebuild NC, which aims to repair or replace homes destroyed by Hurricane Florence (2018) and Hurricane Matthew (2016).

Troubled NC hurricane housing program says it needs more money to finish job WUNC | By Colin Campbell Published January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM EST Colin Campbell ...