Our Local Weather Coverage
Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to turn toward Georgia tonight, and make a visit to North Carolina later Thursday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. update today (Wednesday) also...
Storm weary towns and landowners along the Lumber River are hoping Elsa doesn’t bring more problems to already hard-hit areas in western Columbus. Fair Bluff was devastated by Hurricane Matthew...
Post time 3:30 p.m. Although Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring little more than some wind and rain here, emergency officials are double-checking equipment and keeping a close eye on development...
Farmers who suffered damages in Hurricanes Florence, Michael and Dorian could qualify for direct payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The N.C. Department of Agriculture and ...
The indecisive Hurricane Eta is bringing heavy rains and wind to Columbus County after coming ashore for the fourth time in Florida. Chadbourn and Tabor City are experiencing minor flooding in ...
Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. As we go further...
Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. As we go further...
Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. This pay ...
The updated hurricane forecast Thursday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) increased the anticipated number of storms in the Atlantic Basin. The estimated number of named ...
2 p.m. update Utility companies are closing the gap on restoring power across Columbus in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. Duke Progress Energy reported around 2,000 customers, including around 1,000 in ...
Note–this is the second in a series of preparing your family for emergencies. To review last week’s installment Week two This week’s installment has three sections — one, evaluatin...
Power outages are continuing across Columbus in the wake of Hurricane Isaias, which came ashore in Brunswick County around midnight. Torrential rains were reported throughout the county, which saw thr...
11:25 p.m. Hurricane Isaias is coming ashore in Brunswick County. The storm spawned multiple tornadoes that prompted warnings throughout the southern and eastern portions of the county this evening, a...
6:35 p.m. Sunday update No evacuation shelters will be open in Columbus County for Tropical Storm Isaias.Emergency Management Director Kay Worley said Sunday (today) that shelters will not be opened, ...
1:15 p.m. Sunday Columbus County is under a tropical storm warning due to the approach of Isaias. The storm is expected to make landfall Monday in South Carolina, and early forecasts have the center p...