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An early extended-range forecast for 2010 calls for above-average Atlantic basin hurricane activity, according to the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University. Read more »

The meteorologists at WCBD develop their own 2010 forecast as well for our area. Read it here »

Want a recap of the storms of 2009? Click here »

 
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HUGO: a LOOK BACK

The National Weather Service in Charleston, South Carolina has developed a webpage commemorating the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Hugo (September 21-22). Among other things, the webpage includes a summary of the storm and its impacts in the Carolinas as well as a look at the meteorological/technological advances which have been made since 1989. The highlight of the webpage is an interview with Joe Riley, longtime Mayor of Charleston.

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Channel 2 stayed on air as Hugo approached
Tuesday Post-Courier - September 26, 1989
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Hugo, gaining strength, hits the Carolinas
The Boston Globe - September 22, 1989
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Charleston's Media Felt Fury of Hurricane
The Atlanta Journal - Undated copy
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Local TV endures Hurricane Hugo's damage
Electronic Media - October 2, 1989
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