In the WECT Weather app, find the ‘Location’ tab and set it to ‘Follow Me.’ This will allow you to receive weather alerts no matter where you are. It is important to check the app settings. For ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wednesday features a high likelihood of disruptive weather across Southeastern North Carolina. Gusty or severe rated thunderstorms with potentially damaging winds will be ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the National Weather Service (NWS) plans to conduct a statewide tornado drill at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 7. “The alarm test, ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Schools across the southeastern North Carolina region are announcing closures and delays ahead of tomorrow’s severe weather. Brunswick County Schools is monitoring the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT’s Gannon Medwick shares how to stay safe ... Lightning is dangerous and deadly when it connects to the ground. Unlike other types of severe weather, a car is a safe ...

Mike Krzyzewski would be at or near the top of any short list ranking history’s best college basketball coaches. He won more games than any other coach in his 46-year career, leading Duke University ...

A prime severe weather set up Saturday to our west should be less ... customize your location and get a your full outlook anytime with your WECT Weather App.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT’s Ella Tansey shares tips on how to stay safe when tornadoes are in your area. When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for your area, get to your safe ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT’s Eric Davis shares tips on how to prepare for straight-line winds and hail storms. Damaging straight-line winds are the Cape Fear region’s most common type of severe ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT’s Gannon Medwick shares how to choose the safest place to shelter if there’s a tornado coming your way. In most single-family homes, the safest option is to find the ...

Your First Alert Forecast features mostly clear skies and chilly 40s for Friday night. Spring’s first weekend ought be a gem ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Great to see you on this Saturday ... The SPC has placed a large swath of the eastern United states under a “Slight” risk for severe weather with damaging winds bring the ...