Hurricane Matthew

US September 28, 2021

Stormy weather forecast for Plains, cooler temperatures to move into Northeast

Summertime heat is hanging on across the Plains with temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above average in some areas.  

Hurricane Matthew July 5, 2017

Many Hurricane Matthew victims are without flood insurance

Waist-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew coursed down the street and seeped under Lori Galemore's doors, swamping the carpets and furniture as she and her three sons retreated upstairs, where they stayed until firefighters arrived by boat.

Hurricane Matthew July 5, 2017

North Carolina braces for additional flooding in downstream towns

A state trooper shot and killed an armed man during a search for flood victims in a tense and dispirited North Carolina, and thousands more people were ordered to evacuate as high water from Hurricane Matthew pushed downstream Tuesday, two days after the storm blew out to sea.

Hurricane Matthew July 5, 2017

Hurricane Matthew's punch still delivers pain to North Carolina

With floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew on the rise, at least one North Carolina city appeared near chaos Monday, its police station shuttered and sporadic gunfire in the air, and authorities worried that more communities could end up the same way.

TRAVEL July 5, 2017

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as Hurricane Matthew hits US

Airlines canceled hundreds of flights for Thursday and again Friday as Hurricane Matthew pelted the Florida coast with high winds and heavy rain.

Aftermath July 5, 2017

New evacuations, flood warnings for Carolinas in Matthew's aftermath

Days after the storm formerly known as Hurricane Matthew moved out to sea, people far inland in the Carolinas faced new flood dangers Tuesday as officials warned residents along rain-soaked rivers to evacuate.

Aftermath July 5, 2017

Matthew strands thousands in North Carolina; nearly 1 million without power

Rescue crews were racing to reach as many as 2,000 people stranded at their homes in North Carolina after a levee broke Monday, one day after Hurricane Matthew unleashed treacherous flooding and moved out to sea.

Hurricane Matthew July 5, 2017

Matthew leaves 18 dead in US; 8 killed in North Carolina amid severe flooding

As North Carolina reeled from Matthew's devastating flooding, officials announced Sunday that the storm killed at least eight people in the state, and 18 overall in the US.

Hurricane Matthew October 13, 2016

Historic North Carolina town devastated by Matthew's floods

Amanda Brown clutched a green folder with personal documents while she waited to speak to a FEMA representative along the banks of the river threatening to inundate her town.

Hurricane Matthew October 10, 2016

Eagle freed in Hurricane Matthew aftermath from car grill in Florida

A bald eagle that somehow managed to get wedged in the front grill of a Florida car was freed unharmed after a passing motorist noticed the bird just after Hurricane Matthew roared past the area.

Disaster Response October 10, 2016

Aid arrives in Haiti after Matthew, but desperation grows in cut-off towns

Helicopters are ferrying in food and medicine to devastated southwestern Haiti, but almost a week after Hurricane Matthew's assault life here is still far from normal and desperation is growing in communities where aid has yet to arrive.

Hurricane Matthew October 9, 2016

Haitians worship among devastation caused by hurricane

Survivors of Hurricane Matthew put on their Sunday finest and picked their way through downed power lines to sing praise and pray in ruined churches, while desperation grew in other parts of devastated Haiti and international rescue efforts began ramping up.

Hurricane Matthew October 9, 2016

Video captures woman looting home evacuated in SC before hurricane

A woman was caught on surveillance video looting an evacuated home in South Carolina as Hurricane Matthew approached.

Aftermath October 9, 2016

Aid convoys arrive in Haiti as cholera fears grow

Aid convoys are arriving from the capital, now that some roads washed out by Hurricane Matthew have been cleared.

Hurricane Matthew October 8, 2016

A weakening Matthew rakes Atlantic coast; US death toll at 9

A fast-weakening Hurricane Matthew continued its march along the Atlantic coast Saturday, lashing two of the South's most historic cities and some of its most popular resort islands, flattening trees, swamping streets and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands.

Hurricane Matthew October 8, 2016

Coastal critters evacuated ahead of Hurricane Matthew

As Hurricane Matthew barrels along the East Coast, animal advocates are working overtime to get helpless pets and zoo animals out of harm's way.

Hurricane Matthew October 7, 2016

Hurricane Matthew barrels up Southeast coast, threatens dangerous flooding

Hurricane Matthew battered Northeast Florida with driving rain and storm surge Friday afternoon as it barreled up the Atlantic coastline, with officials in Georgia warning people along the coast to evacuate immediately.

Hurricane Matthew October 7, 2016

LIVE BLOG: More than 1 million people are without power

Updates throughout the day as Hurricane Matthew barrels up the Atlantic coast.

Hurricane Matthew October 7, 2016

Hurricane Matthew batters Florida

Dr Manny's Notes October 7, 2016

Hurricane Matthew prep checklist: Keep your family safe and healthy

As Hurricane Matthew barrels toward the Florida coast, residents are bracing for what meteorologists project to be a category 4 storm with winds up to 140 mph.

Hurricane Matthew October 7, 2016

Vanilla Ice says he's riding out Hurricane Matthew

Rapper Vanilla Ice has hunkered down in Florida and vowed Thursday to ride out Hurricane Matthew.

Hurricane Matthew October 7, 2016

Some Florida residents prepare to ride out Matthew as millions evacuate

Millions in the Southeast headed their state government’s warnings Thursday, getting out of dodge before Hurricane Matthew approached.

Hurricane Matthew October 7, 2016

National Hurricane Center website goes down as Matthew nears Florida

The National Hurricane Center released an advisory right on time late Thursday as Hurricane Matthew nears the Florida coast. Soon after the 11 p.m. alert, the National Hurricane Center’s website went down.

Hurricane Matthew October 6, 2016

More than 280 reported dead in Haiti as extent of Hurricane Matthew damage comes into focus

The death toll from Hurricane Matthew rose to at least 283 in Haiti, an emergency official told Reuters on Thursday, as rescue workers started getting a closer look at the extent of the devastation across the Caribbean nation.

Campaigning October 6, 2016

Clinton camp delays Weather Channel ad buy after backlash

The Hillary Clinton campaign has delayed a planned Florida ad buy on the Weather Channel after facing criticism for targeting voters in the path of Hurricane Matthew.

Capitol Attitude October 6, 2016

Hurricane Matthew could bring political storm surge to Washington

Hurricane Matthew is poised to hit Washington, D.C.

Hurricane Matthew October 6, 2016

Devastation in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew

Dr Manny's Notes October 6, 2016

Dr. Manny: After lessons in New Orleans, think of your health needs with Hurricane Matthew

Having been around hurricanes all my life, and having witnessed the devastating damage that storms like Katrina and Sandy can leave in vulnerable places, I know how critical it is to prepare— and what can happen if you do not.