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Ask the Meteorologist: What made Matthew one of North Carolina's worst storms a decade ago?

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8h ago Thanks to meteorologist Ari Sarsalari with FOX #Weather for the interview tonight discussing #hurricane science and history and the impacts expected from Hurricane #Isaias. +4.0
8h ago Chief Meteorologist Allyson Rae has just arrived in Pensacola from Southwest Florida as Hurricane Isaias continues to churn in the Gulf. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/weather-forec… -1.0
9h ago Meteorologist Henry Blakes gives the 7 p.m. Hurricane Isaias update and your local forecast for the weekend. +1.0
11h ago Which meteorologist is saying the name of this hurricane correctly? +1.0
11h ago Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi is in Pensacola ahead of Hurricane Isaias's landfall. >> Maps and models: https://www.wesh.com/article/hurricane-isaias-tracker-alabama-mississippi-florida/74076… -1.5
12h ago Why have the new AI forecast models been so different from traditional models in the early stages of Isaias? Anchor Katie Moore asks Meteorologist Chris Franklin. +2.0
13h ago New England will see lots of sun this holiday weekend until Sunday night when the remnants of Hurricane Isaias could bring rain to the region. Meteorologist Addison Green has your weekend weather… +1.0
13h ago Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves gave famed Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore a quick briefing on the city of Pensacola's preparations for Hurricane Isaias on Thursday morning. -1.0
13h ago 💦 🌀 #Drought eases across every category for first time in nearly 4 months as Hurricane #Isaias Targets Southeast. 🗞️ Meteorologist Tim McGill shares the details below! 👇 www.theweather.com/news/t… -1.5
14h ago Hurricane Isaias Nears Major Status Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall Hurricane Isaias is gathering strength Thursday morning despite persistent crosswinds, raising the threat of damaging winds and flo… ×2 -4.5
16h ago Forget the wanted levels. The real challenge in GTA VI might be surviving a Florida afternoon thunderstorm. Meteorologist @willcanowx.bsky.social breaks down the dynamic weather coming to GTA VI. +1.0
19h ago Meteorologist Dan Bickford said localized flooding is possible. 7NEWS is your source for weather, breaking news and sports! #WSPA #Isaias https://www.wspa.com/weather/latest-forecast/weekend-weat… -1.5
19h ago Hurricane Isaias remnants will bring rain to Lancaster County Remnants from the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 will bring periods of rain to Lancaster County on Sunday, according to Millersville… -0.5
21h ago Watching some weather people talk about the hurricane path and I love how passive aggressive they are about the new AI models vs the traditional physics based models. They differ quite a bit. Mete… +3.0
22h ago Seriously, who named this hurricane? The newscasters and meteorologist can't even pronounce it, they all just say "the hurricane"😂. After several failed attempts, one was honest enough to tell th… +1.0
1d ago Chief Meteorologist Allyson Rae has the latest on what we can expect here in Southwest Florida from Isaias. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/tropical-storm-isaias-gulf-hurricane-south… ×2 -1.5
1d ago Chief Meteorologist Malachi Rodgers gives update on Tropical Storm Isaias. The impact the storm will have on the Upstate and WNC. #WSPA https://www.wspa.com/weather/  -2.0
1d ago ⚠️🌀 Tropical Storm #Isaias forecast to become first #hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season. ✍️ Meteorologist Khiana McQuade shares the details here! www.theweather.com/news/forecas... -2.5
1d ago 🥵🌀 California cooks, Florida faces #flood risk, and the South braces for a #hurricane. 🗞️ Meteorologist Tim McGill has the latest forecast below! 👇 www.theweather.com/news/forecas... -3.0
1d ago The biggest game of the Week 6 college football slate is No. 2 Georgia visiting No. 6 Alabama in Tuscaloosa, but a potential hurricane making landfall could force the game to get moved, per iconic … -2.5
1d ago Wondering how to say Isaias? Gulf Coast Meteorologist Caroline Castora breaks down the pronunciation of the Atlantic's 9th storm of the season and the history behind naming storms. More: https://ww… +2.0
1d ago 🚨 BREAKING 📰 Tropical Storm Isaias Could Turn Into Cat 2 Hurricane Bloomberg Meteorologist Craig Allen says Tropical Storm Isaias will be a hurricane by the time it hits the US Gulf Coast sometime… -4.5
1d ago Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall in the northern Gulf. Gulf Coast Meteorologist Raphael Tavernier breaks down the latest update. -4.0
1d ago Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the US Gulf Coast on Friday, with winds potentially topping 110 miles an hour, according to Bloomberg Meteorologist … -3.0
1d ago Tropical Storm Isaias Could Turn Into Cat 2 Hurricane Bloomberg Meteorologist Craig Allen says Tropical Storm Isaias will be a hurricane by the time it hits the US Gulf Coast sometime on Friday. T… -4.0
1d ago One big wind meets another big wind. >>>>> "Overnight, digital meteorologist Ryan Hall said Google's AI ran 1,000 likely scenarios for Isaias, and 9 of 10 forecast top wind speeds of 110 mph. As Ha… -2.0
1d ago Meteorologist Greg Dee says Tropical Storm Isaias may produce waves 50 feet high. https://www.tampabay28.com/weather/hurricane/latest-gulf-weather-outlook-denis-phillips-on-possible-development  -3.0
1d ago Meteorologist Damon Singleton explains the new forecast track for Tropical Storm Isaias, set to be a hurricane when it makes landfall near Gulf Shores. New Orleans area should prep for winds and rain. ×2 -1.5
1d ago Tropical Storm Isaias threatens Gulf Coast ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the storm that is expected to strengthen in the next 24 to 48 hours as it makes its way to towards th… -2.0
12m ago Hurricane Isaias nears the Gulf Coast: storms scramble plans, so prepare before landfall. Save key docs and a backup plan now. What's your storm-ready checklist? +2.0

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T3 Ask the Meteorologist: What made Matthew one of North Carolina's worst storms a decade ago? weather_hurricane wral.com reflective, somber, instructive
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T3 'A symbol of hope': Lumberton reaches milestone 10 years after Hurricane Matthew ⚖ Contested weather_impact wpde.com resilient, hopeful, celebratory
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T3 10 years later: Hurricane Matthew's flooding still marks a historic chapter for NC weather_flooding wcti12.com somber, lingering, devastating
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