Welcome to Storm Stories, a Shoresides original podcast, where we explore the human experiences and science behind hurricanes in North Carolina. Host Rend Smith speaks with Imhotep Dlanod, a musician displaced by Hurricane Katrina who is now facing the impacts of storms and flooding in Asheville. Alongside Imhotep's reflections on resilience and culture, meteorologist Joe Zambon from Fathom Science provides expert insights into the increasing severity of these weather events. From personal stories of survival to the science of storm patterns, Storm Stories uncovers how communities endure and adapt. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts.