Tropical Depression
Weather system with low pressure and organized thunderstorms
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2026 Atlantic hurricane season breaks 60-year record Saturday
We haven't had a single hurricane so far this season. Since the Satellite Era began in 1966, we've never gone until September 12 without a hurricane in the Atlantic.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How does current storm in the Gulf differ from Bertha of 1996?
A tropical depression in the Gulf will soon become Tropical Storm Bertha. How does this storm differ for us from what Hurricane Bertha brought in 1996?
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Ask the Meteorologist: What are the odds a tropical system forms before June 1?
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1, but storms can and do
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Ask the Meteorologist: What stood out about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season?
Sunday is the final day of the Atlantic hurricane season. Although total numbers were below average, there were a few things that stood out.
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Chapel Hill family struggling to rebuild months after Tropical Depression Chantal
Nearly four months after Tropical Depression Chantal devastated their home, the Alston family of Chapel Hill faces financial and emotional challenges to rebuild. Despite Habitat for Humanity's offer, Elonnie Alston seeks to restore their lifelong residence amid high repair costs.
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Hillsborough's Expedition School opening delayed because of Chantal flood damage
98% of what is inside the Expedition School in Hillsborough is at a total loss, delaying the opening of this school for students.
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Gov. Stein feels pain of businesses, families in hometown of Chapel Hill after Chantal
Tropical Depression Chantal, which hit North Carolina as a tropical depression on July 6 and 7, dumped 9 to 12 inches of rain and prompted flooding in low-lying areas near rivers and creeks. Some families and business owners face long roads to recovery.
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Orange County recovers: Community rallies to support victims of Tropical Depression Chantal
More than 100 residential structures were damaged or impacted during Tropical Depression Chantal in Orange County, according to a preliminary assessment released on Saturday.
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Insurance checklist if your home is hit by flooding
After a storm, insurance specalists suggest following a checklist, including contacting your insurance company.
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Climatologists say changing weather patterns make storms like Chantal more common
North Carolina Climatologists are studying Tropical Depression Chantal's course and say North Carolinians may need to watch out for more storms like it.
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Tropical Depression Chantal sparks warnings about increased inland flooding during tropical systems
On the heels of Tropical Depression Chantal, climatologists are warning that storms like it could become more common.
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Chapel Hill businesses cleaning up after Tropical Depression Chantal
Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill is grappling with a massive recovery effort following Sunday night's devastating flood that left businesses severely damaged.
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Eastgate Crossing retailers pick up the pieces after destructive flooding
Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill is grappling with a massive recovery effort following Sunday night's devastating flood that left businesses severely damaged.
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Flood cleanup crews battle heat in Chapel Hill
Tropical Depression Chantal flooded Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill, leaving stores gutted and debris strewn. Crews worked in a 110-degree heat index.
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From waist-deep water due to Chantal flooding to scorching sun in Chapel Hill
Tropical Depression Chantal flooded Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill, leaving stores gutted and debris strewn. Crews worked in a 110-degree heat index, while Labor Commissioner Luke Farley promotes a “Beat the Heat” safety campaign amid rising heat-related ER visits.
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Woman found dead in car submerged in flooded Alamance County pond after Chantal
Graham police discovered 23-year-old Hajar Hassib dead inside her car, which was submerged in a pond.
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71-year-old man found dead after being swept away in floodwaters in Alamance County
Authorities have identified a 71-year-old man who was found dead in Alamance County after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters on Sunday night.
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After flooding, The Expedition School staff rally to find solutions
At the Eno River Mill building in Hillsborough, The Expedition School staff members are cleaning up after floodwaters rushed through the hallways and classrooms.
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Gov. Stein talks Chantal aftermath, government funding to keep citizens safe
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein toured a dam at Lake Michael Park that was said to save several families who lived downstream.
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Gov. Josh Stein in Alamance County talking storm damage, funding needed at state level
Governor Josh Stein visits Alamance County to meet with local officials and residents after the flooding impacts from Tropical Storm Chantal.
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Ask the Meteorologists: Should the Saffir-Simpson scale be revised?
With hurricane season officially underway, we explore whether or not the Saffir-Simpson scale is the best way to rate a hurricane's strength.
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2025 Atlantic hurricane season: WRAL Severe Weather team predicts 'near-average' number of tropical storms
Based on a neutral El Niño Southern Oscillation and varying Atlantic ocean temperatures, we are projecting an average number of tropical systems this season.
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WRAL Severe Weather team forecasts 'near-average' number of tropical systems in 2025
Based on a neutral El Niño Southern Oscillation and varying Atlantic ocean temperatures, we are projecting an average number of tropical systems this season.
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Hurricane season will be more active than first predicted, experts say
Experts with the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University are now forecasting 25 named storms and a dozen hurricanes.
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Tropical Storm Alex downgraded to Post-Tropical Cyclone
The National Hurricane Center downgraded Tropical Storm Alex to a Post-Tropical cyclone Monday afternoon.
