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Frost advisory in effect for New Hanover Co. from 3-8 a.m.

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 3:39pm
Frost advisory in effect for New Hanover Co. from 3-8 a.m.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The combination of an unseasonably cold air mass, clear skies, and light winds could lead to a widespread frost and possibly some freezing temperatures over southeast North Carolina by early Thursday morning. 

Overnight lows could drop into the 35-40 degree range in the frost advisory area and could go below 32 in isolated spots in the freeze warning area.

Now that the growing season is under way it will be important to protect your delicate plants by covering them up or bringing them inside, if possible. The critical question Wednesday night will be the wind. If it stays in the 5-10 miles per hour range, we may avoid a widespread frost.  If winds are lighter than expected the frost and freeze will be more widespread overnight.

Freeze warning: Bladen, Pender, Duplin, and Onslow counties from 3-8 a.m. Thursday

Frost advisory: New Hanover, Brunswick, and Columbus counties from 3-8 a.m. Thursday

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Join us tonight for WECT's weather special

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Saturday, December 24th, 2011, 12:08pm
Join us tonight for WECT's weather special

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Over this past year, we’ve seen every type of weather event—snow, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even an earthquake.

It’s been a unique year and it’s time to take a look back at just how wild the weather really was.

Join WECT’s First Alert Weather team as they put their perspective on this active year during our weather special at 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 24 and 25.

In the comments section below, tell us about your weather memories this year.

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VIDEO: Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo plays weatherman

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, December 19th, 2011, 5:37pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and several New Hanover County Commissioners joined WECT and Fox Wilmington Monday afternoon for an official ribbon cutting of the newly renovated studio.

During the tour of the new facilities, Saffo took time to play around on the weather wall and show off his weather predicting abilities.

To read more about the renovated studio and see a photo gallery of the changes, click here.

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Sign up for text message alerts from your county

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Sunday, November 20th, 2011, 12:42pm
Sign up for text message alerts from your county

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – To stay up to speed about what is going on in your area, smart phone owners can download the WECT news app for iPhone, Android or Blackberry.

If you don’t have a smart phone, you can still receive severe weather, breaking news, sports scores and lottery results as text message alerts straight to your phone.

You will receive up to five messages per day. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to stop. Message and data rates may apply.

All you have to do is click here to sign up for a specific county.

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Severe weather on the way, sign up for text message alerts

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, 5:42pm
Severe weather on the way, sign up for text message alerts

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Storm Prediction Center has outlined southeast North Carolina for a slight risk of severe weather late tonight into Thursday morning.

To stay up to speed about what is going on, smart phone owners can download the WECT weather app for iPhone, Android or Blackberry. If you don’t have a smart phone, you can still receive severe weather text message alerts straight to your phone.

All you have to do is text WECTSevere to 30881 or click here to sign up for a specific county.

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Deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Wednesday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 10:45am
Deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Wednesday

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Today is the deadline to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in New Hanover County.

According to a news release from the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, workers or business owners who meet the following criteria may be eligible for benefits:

  • Individuals who are unemployed due to the disaster, and do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits
  • Self-employed individuals and small business owners who lost income due to the disaster
  • Individuals who were prevented from working due to an injury caused by the disaster
  • Individuals who have become the major supplier of household income due to the disaster-related death or injury of the previous major supplier of household income
  • Individuals who are unable to reach their job or self-employment location because they must travel through the affected area and are prevented from doing so by the disaster
  • Individuals who were to commence employment or self-employment but were prevented by the disaster

There is no waiting week period to file for benefits, according to the news release. Affected workers can receive benefits dated back to the week ending Sept. 3, 2011.

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City of Wilmington completes debris pickup, NHC still working on unincorporated areas

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, September 26th, 2011, 4:10pm
City of Wilmington completes debris pickup, NHC still working on unincorporated areas

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The City of Wilmington has completed yard debris pick up left behind from Hurricane Irene. The City and contracted crews picked up 76,000 cubic yards, according to Malissa Talbert.

DRC Emergency Services, New Hanover County’s debris removal contractor, has collected 24,146 cubic yards as of Monday, Sept. 26 from roads in the unincorporated area, according to Mark Boyer with New Hanover County.

The second and final pass through the county began today in the southern unincorporated area. After it’s completed, the contractor will return to the northern area for the final collection.

Private roads will also be addressed during the second pass in addition to the state-system roads.

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