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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Airplanes and hurricanes usually don't mix, but the combo is actually one of the best ways for meteorologists to get a handle on a violent storm.
Updated 09/03/2008 02:59 PM
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Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on earth. These systems can be hundreds of miles wide and can cause damage hundreds of miles inland.
Updated 09/03/2008 02:59 PM
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Recent hurricane seasons have left billions of dollars in damages, and a lot of those damages were due to flooding. Find out what you can do to protect yourself in case of a flood.
Updated 09/03/2008 02:59 PM
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When the storm clouds begin to circulate in the tropical Atlantic during hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla., closely monitors conditions.
Updated 09/03/2008 02:58 PM
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North Carolina's beaches offer protection from Mother Nature, but coastal development and erosion could be setting the stage for major devastation if a hurricane strikes.
Updated 09/03/2008 02:57 PM
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NOAA has two large planes that work with the United States Air Force to help the National Hurricane Center gather information about hurricanes.
Updated 09/03/2008 02:57 PM
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Those who live along the coast should get prepared by learning the best way out in the event of an evacuation. Here are the major evacuation routes in the Carolinas.
Updated 09/03/2008 02:57 PM
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