AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: After a stretch of brutal heat, North Carolina is heading into a Sunday cooldown with scattered strong storms possible, including damaging winds and heavy downpours that could trigger localized flash flooding. Wildfire Update: In Brunswick County, the Shallotte-to-Ocean Isle “Quarry Road” wildfire is about 300 acres and only 10% contained, with crews citing extreme heat, dry conditions, and gusty winds; thunderstorms and a cold front Sunday may help. Invasive Species Alert: North Carolina officials warn “super termites” (Formosan termites) may be spreading beyond initial detections, including a case linked to railroad ties, and residents are urged to watch for hidden wood damage. Flood Recovery Funding: FEMA approved an additional $48 million for nearly 40 North Carolina recovery and mitigation projects tied to Hurricane Helene and other past disasters, including flood-risk reduction and property buyouts. State Policy—Hemp THC: Lawmakers advanced a bill to limit hemp-derived THC consumables to 0.4 milligrams and raise the purchase age to 21. Water Safety: Elevated bacteria levels have triggered beach warnings and closures in multiple states, underscoring how runoff after storms can contaminate coastal waters.
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