In North Carolina, fears of what could be the worst flooding in the state's history led officials to order tens of thousands to evacuate, though it wasn't clear how many had fled or even could. Read More
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Duke Energy said Saturday night that heavy rains from Florence caused a slope to collapse at a coal ash landfill at a closed power station near the North Carolina coast. Read More
After blowing ashore as a hurricane with 90 mph winds, Florence virtually parked itself much of the weekend atop the Carolinas as it pulled warm water from the ocean and hurled it onshore. Read More
Authorities in southern China had issued a red alert, the most severe warning, as the national meteorological center said the densely populated region would face a "severe test caused by wind and rain." Read More
"I cannot overstate it: Floodwaters are rising, and if you aren't watching for them, you are risking your life," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said. Read More
Typhoon Mangkhut lashed the northern Philippines with destructive winds and heavy rain that set off landslides and destroyed homes on Saturday, leaving at least 12 people dead, as Hong Kong and other parts of southern China braced for the powerful storm. Read More
Rescuers are helping pets to safety, too, including one aptly named kitten: Survivor. Read More
Rivers and creeks rose toward historic levels, threatening flash flooding that could devastate communities. Read More
A warmer world makes for nastier hurricanes. Scientists say they are wetter, possess more energy and intensify faster. Read More
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain. Read More
A disastrous amount of rain is expected, with 20 or maybe even as many as 40 inches falling over the Carolinas. Read More
With a massive raincloud band 560 miles wide, combined with seasonal monsoon rains, the typhoon could bring heavy to intense rains that could set off landslides and flash floods. Read More
Hurricane Florence’s potential for destruction also includes increased risks for the environment and public health as torrential rains could overwhelm the pits where toxic waste from power plants is stored. Animal-manure lagoons are also at risk of flooding. Read More
Forecasters said Florence was expected to blow ashore late Thursday or early Friday, then slow down and dump 1 to 2½ feet of rain. Read More
Florence is headed for a region with some of the most well-known military bases in the country. Read More
"This storm is a monster. It's big and it's vicious. It is an extremely, dangerous, life-threatening, historic hurricane," said North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. Read More
Remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon have likely alleviated drought conditions that have dogged coastal Maine for most of the summer. Read More
Passengers of the first cruise ship to dock here -- instead of their intended destination, Bermuda -- say they are disappointed they were forced to change course, but understand the danger. Read More
Florence's top winds dipped to 130 mph Tuesday morning, but it remains a Category 4 storm and is expected to approach the most-damaging Category 5 status as it slows and strengthens over very warm ocean water. Read More
Since reliable record-keeping began more than 150 years ago, North Carolina has only been hit by one Category 4 hurricane: Hazel, with 130 mph winds in 1954. Read More
