Tracking the Tropics: The state of hurricanes
The consensus is clear. The 2025 hurricane season will be like its predecessors: extremely active.
For our Tracking the Tropics special, Channel 9 is looking at hurricane seasons to know how these turbulent storms are coming at us, and how they've shaped the Carolinas.
We're watching where these storms form, and we're introducing you to the threats Carolinians face from the mountains, to Charlotte, to the coast.
>>See the stories from Severe Weather Team 9 starting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 30. Tune in to Channel 9 or stream online.
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