Hurricane basics Coverage

Hurricane survival kit: How to keep your family safe when a hurricane hits

Putting together a hurricane "survival kit"? Here are three-day and 14-day checklists of items you'll want to include.

Hurricane Prep: What you need to know about home insurance coverage

Seven necessary steps to understanding your home insurance, allowing you to navigate your policy effectively

Rachel Driskell

A checklist of what to do - and pack - when a hurricane's coming

For anyone in the path of a hurricane, we encourage you to consult these online resources to help stay safe.

CNN

The (sometimes) controversial history of hurricane names - Do you know how hurricanes are named?

Find out more about why hurricane names are picked, the controversial history of how hurricanes are named, and see if your name is on the list this year!

Eric Openshaw, WRAL contributor

What you need to know about 2021 Atlantic hurricane season

Tuesday, June 1, marks the official start of hurricane season. While the season ends on Nov. 30, the Atlantic hurricane season usually peaks in late August through September.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Tropical Storm Beta forms in Gulf of Mexico, could impact Texas in coming days

It's been a busy Friday in the tropics with two new storms named for letters in the Greek alphabet.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

What storm surge is and what to expect from Hurricane Laura

WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell explains whqat storm surge is, how dangerous it can be and what we can expect from Hurricane Laura as it prepares to make landfall.

Prepping your home for a storm

Here is what you can do today to prep your home for a storm.

Know Your Zone to know when evacuation orders apply

Twenty coastal counties have established predetermined evacuation zones to simplify the coastal evacuation process in the event of an emergency. Everyone living or vacationing in North Carolina's coastal areas should Know Your Zone.

Protecting your pets when a hurricane threatens

Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their safety and well-being. Here's how you can be prepared to protect your pets when disaster strikes.

Things to think about as a storm approaches

What to think about when a hurricane threatens your area.

Getting storm, flood insurance

Learn how to get storm, wind and flood insurance coverage for your home, belongings and vehicles.

Advice from Raleigh storm victim: Take photos of belongings

Taking photos on your camera or cellphone to catalog every item in your home may seem like a hassle, but it could save you a lot of trouble if disaster strikes.

List: Names for 2020 Atlantic hurricane season

A list of names for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

WRAL Weather lesson: Anatomy of a hurricane

From eye and eyewall to winds that can extend for hundreds of miles, every hurricane has its own unique characteristics.

How hurricanes get their names

Hurricanes used to be called by their latitude and longitude positions, but it's quicker and easier to share information about storms using short, distinctive names. It also helps people distinguish between tropical storms developing at the same time.

Life of a hurricane

Hurricanes begin as thunderstorms in the tropics or a storm system coming off Africa. They can grow as large as a Category 5 storm.

Peak hurricane season reminds homeowners to prepare

Now is the time to get ahead of these dangerous storms and know how to prepare for when they may hit areas in the south.

State to host community disaster information sessions in hurricane-impacted counties

State officials announced Friday there will be a series of 15 community disaster information sessions to provide an update on recovery resources that are available in hurricane-impacted areas of eastern North Carolina.

Jason O. Boyd, WRAL.com editor

Are you ready for the height of hurricane season?

Year after year, many people are stunned at how tropical storms and hurricanes can upend their lives for months, and sometimes even years. Sean Kevelighan, CEO of Insurance Information Institute, and Philip Klotzbach, research scientist at Colorado State University, explain what people should do to protect their homes, businesses and possessions.

Two tropical systems in Atlantic worth keeping eye on

WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze shows us two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean and what that could mean for us in the coming days.

Tracking the tropics: Eyes turn to Africa for storms that impact North Carolina

Forecasters are currently watching two tropical systems, but there are no current indications that either will significantly impact North Carolina. One off the coast of Africa bears watching.

Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist and Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

All eyes on Africa during early hurricane season

When it comes to tracking potential hurricanes during August in North Carolina, all eyes are on Africa.

Watch out for scams after hurricanes, storms

Scammers are always looking for a way to impact us after a hurricane or storm. Here's some tips to stay safe.

Hurricanes come in all shapes and sizes

Every hurricane has its own unique characteristics.

Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist