We are in the middle of a really dry stretch of weather here across the Western Carolinas. The good news is there may be some assistance as we get into the upcoming work week thanks in part to a couple systems that may provide a little precipitation for the region. Just how dry has itContinue reading “Some Drought Relief Possible Next Week”
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Significant Drought Across North Carolina, Burn Ban Issued…
The big weather story so far in this autumn season has been developing drought across a large part of the state of North Carolina. Over the past week wildfires have developed across the state with the worst now focused on the Pilot Mountain State Park area in Surry County. Drought conditions developed starting back inContinue reading “Significant Drought Across North Carolina, Burn Ban Issued…”
Colder than Normal Weather Pattern Moves In, Could It Persist Long Term?
Good Friday evening to everyone, as you noticed today we had a lot of sunshine as a cold front moved through late Thursday night. That cold front is being followed another stronger frontal passage that will move through here on Saturday morning and it will deliver some cold air into the Carolinas. As you alsoContinue reading “Colder than Normal Weather Pattern Moves In, Could It Persist Long Term?”
2021-22 Winter Outlook: Sponsored by Mi Paloma Mexican Restaurant
Good Monday evening to everyone, Tonight we release our 2021-22 Winter Outlook for the Western North Carolina Foothills and Western Piedmont. This a more text-friendly version of the Outlook for those who didn’t watch the premiere on Facebook and Youtube. With La Nina still firmly in place globally, the pieces are still there for anContinue reading “2021-22 Winter Outlook: Sponsored by Mi Paloma Mexican Restaurant”
Rainfall Summary (Oct 4- Oct 10th)
The Western Carolinas were in the crosshairs of another round of heavy rainfall this week. The event was a result of an upper low that developed along the Mississippi River Valley Region, cut off from the main jetstream and sat around for a couple days bringing in copious amounts of Gulf and Atlantic Moisture toContinue reading “Rainfall Summary (Oct 4- Oct 10th)”
“Faux Fall” to Stick Around for Awhile
Good Wednesday afternoon, hope everyone is doing well. Our region remains in a stagnant weather pattern thanks in part to a closed upper low that is centered across Arkansas and separated from the jet stream. This upper low along with Atlantic moisture at the surface has been the catalyst for rain showers that has impactedContinue reading ““Faux Fall” to Stick Around for Awhile”
Prolonged Wet and Cloudy Pattern On the Way
Good Saturday evening to everyone. Our region has seen pretty nice weather over the past 1-2 weeks. However that is about to change in a big way over the next 24-48 hours. In laymen’s terms prepare for a return to cloudy, damp and drab weather…
Flash Flood Threat Increases Tuesday Across Western North Carolina. Flash Flood Watches Hoisted.
Good late evening to everyone across Western North Carolina. Confidence has increased through the day today that a potentially high impact flash flood event could evolve Tuesday Afternoon across Western North Carolina. A surge or tropical moisture arrives through the night tonight and maximizes Tuesday Afternoon. A cold front will then move through Wednesday bringingContinue reading “Flash Flood Threat Increases Tuesday Across Western North Carolina. Flash Flood Watches Hoisted.”
Heavy Rain And Flash Flooding Possible This Week.
Good Morning! It is Monday September 20th, 2021. It is the 263rd day of 2021. There are 102 days remaining in the year. Sunrise today was at 7:14am and the sun will set at 7:02pm. Today has the same amount of daylight as March 21st. We are quickly losing daylight and the sun will setContinue reading “Heavy Rain And Flash Flooding Possible This Week.”
Whispers of Fall Weather In The Air
Good Saturday afternoon to everyone, we are getting to that point of the year where mother nature begins to lose her firm grip on summer and we begin to see the signs of Autumn’s return. Here at least in the short term late-summer like weather remains tough across the Carolinas as a broad area ofContinue reading “Whispers of Fall Weather In The Air”