Sand dunes are a common sight on Carolina beaches, and they serve a vital function in the natural world that scientists want to understand better.

Three months before the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Dare and Hyde County officials urged state lawmakers Thursday to help them fund a more permanent solution to maintain North ...

2026 hurricane season | WESH long-range forecast reveals below average storms ...

A Virginia Beach nonprofit is heading to North Carolina’s Outer Banks to help clean up debris left behind after several homes ...

Local observers said storm damage has stripped away large amounts of sand, washing out protective dunes and leaving ...

Meteorologists are monitoring ocean and atmospheric conditions for early signs of the 2026 hurricane season. A transition from La Niña to ENSO-neutral conditions is expected from February through ...

Two video cameras and a weather station near Marconi Beach in Wellfleet help USGS scientists test water level warning system for the Atlantic Coast.

Cape Lookout National Seashore consists of 56 miles of beach and three undeveloped barrier islands (Shackleford Banks, S ...

North Carolina is experiencing fluctuating temperatures with brief warmups followed by cold spells. The average date of the last freeze varies across the state, from early March in Cape Hatteras to ...

The Republican primary battle to replace retiring Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie is a closely watched contest as the March ...

Gov. Josh Stein and local military advocates are highlighting the integral role of North Carolina's 100,000 active-duty troops in current global operations, including potential involvement in the Iran ...

Hurricane season officially is still a few months away, but meteorologists and experts are already watching the Atlantic and Pacific for early signs of what’s ahead. Ocean and atmospheric conditions ...