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ABC11 Weather Team talks Tropical Storms, Hurricane Hunters and Cone of Uncertainty Changes

Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:29PM

First Alert to Hurricane Season 2026: Full Special

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- The ABC11 First Alert Weather Team is unpacking everything you need to know about hurricanes, including an update on the impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal and a behind-the-scenes look at the Hurricane Hunters who fly into danger to gather important information to keep you and your family safe during these powerful storms.

Chief Meteorologist Don "Big Weather" Schwenneker, Kweilyn Murphy, Steve Stewart and Cruz Medina breaking down everything you need to know.

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The 2026 ABC11 Hurricane Special

Recapping Tropical Storm Chantal

Chapel Hill couple recounts terrifying escape as Tropical Depression Chantal floods homes, forces evacuations, and leaves behind devastating damage.

Protecting Your Home

The combination of heavy tropical rainfall and a clogged backyard storm drain created a perfect storm. Water forged a direct path toward the house, with a significant amount easily rushing inside.

How AI speed and human insight make hurricane forecasts more accurate

Hurricane Hunters

Meet the men and women who fly into danger to collect important information that helps save lives.

"Heroes. Honestly. They go toward the storm so we can get people away from the storm. It's just as simple as that."

The New Cone of Uncertainty

This year, there's something new with the 'cone of uncertainty.' An experimental cone will debut this hurricane season and instead of circles, it uses ellipses and expands to roughly a 90% confidence range.