Different parts of the state are at risk of different threats during hurricane season.
08/24/2011 04:20 PM
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A key player during hurricane season is the Bermuda High. It impacts what paths storms take.
08/24/2011 04:18 PM
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Coastal homes and rental properties are at an increased risk of damage during hurricane season. But there are precautions you can take before a storm strikes.
08/24/2011 04:17 PM
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If a storm strikes North Carolina, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is ready.
08/24/2011 04:16 PM
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Not all technology used during hurricane season is state-of-the-art. Some emergency responders rely on a tried and true communications tool.
08/24/2011 04:12 PM
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The Gulf Stream plays a major factor in forecasting storms during hurricane season.
08/24/2011 04:10 PM
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Storm surge can cause significant damage to coastal communities during hurricane season
08/24/2011 04:08 PM
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Officials use factors like wind speed and damage predictions to rate hurricanes in categories from 1 to 5.
08/24/2011 04:05 PM
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Rip currents pose a big risk to swimmers during hurricane season.
08/24/2011 04:01 PM
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The ninth named Tropical Storm of the season is making its way west. Irene took shape in the Atlantic Ocean Saturday. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and is heading into the Caribbean Sea.
Updated 08/21/2011 02:09 PM
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Emergency managers, forecasters and academics gathered at East Carolina University for the 2011 North Carolina Emergency Management Hurricane Workshop. Wednesday's workshop was about preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.
Updated 05/18/2011 06:48 PM
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Forecasters said Hurricane Earl is beginning to weaken as it passes over North Carolina's Outer Banks. They caution that it is still packing powerful winds as it heads up the Eastern Seaboard.
Updated 09/03/2010 12:22 AM
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With Tropical Storm Hanna looming off the coast of North Carolina, emergency officials have opened up shelters in several counties in the state.
Updated 09/06/2008 05:43 AM
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When hurricanes damage homes, pets can sometimes get loose and eventually lost, but there is something that you can do to give you some peace of mind during a storm.
Updated 09/04/2008 04:20 PM
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Most North Carolinians know to have a hurricane preparations kit. For those who are new to the state, here’s what a good prep kit should have in it.
Updated 09/04/2008 04:18 PM
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Do you know what to do when a tropical storm or hurricane is coming your way? Just follow this checklist from AAA Carolinas and you'll be more prepared for the severe weather.
09/03/2008 04:24 PM
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From Hazel to Floyd with Hugo in between, North Carolina has had a long history with hurricanes. Watch the video as News 14 Carolina takes a look at some of the most powerful storms.
Updated 09/03/2008 03:00 PM
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Everyone knows how powerful Mother Nature is – especially when it comes to hurricanes. Find out how these powerful summer storms form.
Updated 09/03/2008 03:00 PM
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When hurricanes reach land, they bring a lot of dangers with them – including the possibility of tornadoes. For example, Hurricane Ivan in 2004 spawned 123 separate tornadoes.
Updated 09/03/2008 03:00 PM
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When you hear meteorologists talk about the "category" of a hurricane, do you know what it means? Find out about the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale in this segment.
Updated 09/03/2008 02:59 PM
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