Tropical storm Coverage

Nicole latest: Last of rain storms continue to push east

On Friday night, heavy rain and strong winds pushed across central North Carolina.

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Changing climate means more flood risk for Raleigh, central NC

In modern times, the average global temperature has climbed 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit. A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, and a 1.8-degree temperature increase translates to about 7% more water vapor. As a result, tropical systems are dumping more and more rain.

Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist

Why tropical systems are dumping more rain than ever before

In modern times, the average global temperature has climbed 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit. A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, and a 1.8-degree temperature increase translates to about 7% more water vapor. As a result, tropical systems are dumping more and more rain.

NOAA still predicting between 3-5 major hurricanes for 2022 Atlantic hurricane season

NOAA forecasters are predicting 14-20 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

A look at August tropical formation zones as the hurricane season enters its busiest stretch

WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner looks at the most common tracks for tropical systems during the month of August.

Rare bird alert: Tropical Storm Alex brings tropical bird to NC coast

We may be able to thank the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season for carrying a rare sea bird to the North Carolina coast.

Parts of Florida already under Tropical Storm Warning

Potential Tropical Cyclone One has formed in the Atlantic and could become Tropical Storm Alex on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane season starts June 1, but 1st named storm could come sooner

Even though hurricane season officially begins on June 1, we could see our first named storm this month.

Mike Maze, WRAL meteorologist

Research shows climate change added fuel to the 2020 hurricane season, the most active on record

New research published in the journal of Nature Communications finds that 3-hour tropical rainfall totals were up to 10% higher when compared to tropical systems that took place in the pre-industrial era. And 3-day rainfall totals were up to 5% higher. When looking specifically at hurricane-strength systems, 3-hour rainfall totals were up to 11% higher compared to the pre-industrial era and 3-day rainfall totals were up to 8 percent higher.

Aimee Wilmoth, WRAL weather executive producer

Subtropical storm Wanda forms, last on list of storm names for this season

For the second time in two years, and only the third time in history, meteorologists have exhausted the list of names used to identify storms during the Atlantic hurricane season.

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Tropical Storm Rose forms as the 17th Atlantic storm of 2021, continuing the busy tropical season

Tropical Depression Seventeen intensified into Tropical Storm Rose Sunday afternoon, about 370 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, says the National Hurricane Center.

Hannah Gard, CNN Weather

Tropical Storm Peter Forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Peter formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Caribbean on Sunday, forecasters said, announcing the 16th named storm of the 2021 season.

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Tropical Storm Nicholas forms, threatens Texas, Louisiana with heavy rain and flash flooding

Tropical Storm Nicholas is near Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, and has potential to bring flooding and rain to Mexico and Texas.

Storm names, rip current dangers, even snow: Friday marks peak of hurricane season

The active tropics are evidence of the high point of hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Mindy makes landfall in the Florida Panhandle

Tropical Storm Mindy made landfall on the Florida Panhandle Wednesday night. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm touched down over St. Vincent Island, about 10 miles west southwest of Apalachicola.

Driven by Hurricane Larry, Dangerous Surf to Start Reaching U.S. Beaches

Dangerous swells from Hurricane Larry were expected to reach the East Coast beginning Wednesday, although its current track does not suggest the powerful storm will make landfall in the United States, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Ida's remnants pass through, bringing showers Wednesday night

Remnants from Ida will bring rain and storms to central North Carolina beginning Wednesday afternoon.

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Thousands without power as Troical Storm Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island

Tropical Storm Henri hit the coast of Rhode Island Sunday, packing high winds that knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and bands of rain that led to flash flooding from New Jersey to Massachusetts.

Northern states make preparations for Tropical Storm Henri

As Rhode Island prepares for Henri, store shelves are cleared of storm essentials like generators, gas cans and batteries. Gas stations were busy, and people prepared for power outages.

Raleigh church brings relief for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fred

A Raleigh church is partnering with the Lt. Governor Mark Robinson to provide relief for people impacted by flood damage in western North Carolina.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

'God smiling down': Rainbow shines over ministry serving NC flood victims

Hearts with Hands, a disaster relief ministry based in Asheville, had large tents set up in the heart of western North Carolina at Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday to help those affected by floodwaters that destroyed people's lives this week.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Alabama residents brace for impacts from Tropical Storm Fred

Swells are already creating large waves there, that could go up to 10-feet in the surf zone. The city of Gulf Shores is giving out a limited amount of sand and some residents are taking advantage of the offer.

Lifeguards rescue more than 50 people as Henri whips up currents across NC beaches

Henri strengthened into a Category 1 Hurricane on Saturday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, moving away from North Carolina.

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Families deal with messy first day-of-school in Wake County

Parents were arriving to drop their kids off at Parkside Elementary School in Morrisville on Thursday morning. Principal Dr. Teresa Caswell said everything was going as planned.

Tropical Storm Elsa bears down on Raleigh

Despite the steady rain, the water levels are down from Wednesday on Thursday at the creek.