Weather

As the East Coast gears up for another Atlantic hurricane season, this one coming 20 years after Isabel devastated parts of Hampton Roads, meteorologists locally and nationally are looking for signals of how 2023 may go. Here’s how they do it.

By Eliza Noe and WTKR News 3 Chief Meteorologist Patrick Rockey

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May 31, 2023

Another hurricane season has arrived. Here’s how meteorologists make those long-range predictions.

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Archive photos from The Virginian-Pilot coverage of Hurricane Isabel after it struck coastal Virginia and North Carolina in 2003.

By Billy Schuerman

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May 31, 2023

Photos: Hurricane Isabel 20th anniversary

Hurricanes & Storms

In the case of a major weather event, a good emergency kit can be critical for sustaining your family and keeping safe. So here’s a checklist of things to have on hand. But remember to keep your family’s unique needs in mind.

May 30, 2023

Hurricane Guide: How to pack a disaster kit

Hurricanes & Storms

An evacuation order doesn’t mean everyone must leave – sometimes you are safer at home.

May 30, 2023

Hurricane Guide: Do you need to evacuate?

Hurricanes & Storms

The best way to come out ahead after a hurricane is to take a few simple precautions before the storm. Here are some tips to make sure your family is ready – just in case.

May 30, 2023

Hurricane Guide: How to prepare your family

Hurricanes & Storms

Having a “grab-and-go” kit will make your evacuation easier, whether it’s because of a hurricane or other threat.

May 30, 2023

Hurricane Guide: What to take if you evacuate

Hurricanes & Storms

We’re here to help you prepare and have compiled a list of useful tips for staying safe in the event of a storm.

May 30, 2023

Hurricane Guide: Safety tips for before, during and after the storm

Hurricanes & Storms

Here are some tips for staying safe throughout the storm.

May 30, 2023

Hurricane Guide: Tips for power outages, water contamination and flooding

Hurricanes & Storms

Here's a list of resources and contacts to help keep you safe in the event of a storm.

May 30, 2023

Hurricane Guide: Phone numbers, websites for help

Hurricanes & Storms

NOAA scientists said several factors went into the prediction, including sea surface temperature and a strong possibility for El Nino, or a phase associated with a band of warm ocean water that develops in the central and east-central equatorial Pacific.

By Eliza Noe

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May 25, 2023