Pleasant weather persist most of week before transition to unsettled pattern
Pleasant days and cool nights continue across Western North Carolina before changes this weekend
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HELENE: The Day The Mountains Changed
September 27, 2024, wasn’t about forecasts—it was about survival. Between Burke County 911 and the wreckage of our family cabin, every moment felt urgent. The…
Fall colors get a kick-start this weekend across the Southern Appalachians
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Wednesday evening, We have been talking about a cooldown all week and obviously today’s cold air damming episode has…
The Heat’s Days are Numbered. Fall Arrives This Week and Mother Nature Aligns With Timing
We have a few more days of late-summer weather ahead before a noticeable change arrives in the mountains, foothills, and northwest Piedmont later this week….
Late summer heat grips the Piedmont and foothills—expect 80s to 90s with unstable skies. Scattered afternoon storms may bring damaging winds and heavy rain, though…
Friday (9/18/26) Discussion: Cooler, unsettled pattern anticipated next seven days
By Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Friday morning, We are nearing the final 10 Days of September and from a weather standpoint, it has felt…
Dry conditions in store for western North Carolina this workweek
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Monday morning, We have a dry weather pattern in store for the Carolinas this week as high pressure begins…
Summer continues to hang on for September; A look as to why?
Why is the hot weather hanging on in North Carolina during September?
El Niño-driven 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season on verge of breaking record
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Sunday evening, the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been very quiet relatively speaking and compared to recent years. The…
Sunday (9/6/26) Discussion: More storms anticipated today, showers could linger into the night
A look at the weather setup for September 6, 2026 across the North Carolina foothills and western Piedmont.