The severe weather threat has increased across our area this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the tornado risk to include all of western North Carolina, the northern South Carolina Upstate, and extreme northeast Georgia. Damaging winds and large hail remain the primary threats, but the environment will also support an isolatedContinue reading “Tornado Threat Expanded Across All of Western North Carolina Today. Ensure Wireless Emergeny Alerts Are Enabled on Cell Phones”
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Increasing Concern for Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Late Wednesday into Thursday
Wednesday marks the beginning of a more active weather pattern, with showers and thunderstorms becoming widespread during the afternoon and evening, especially across the mountains and foothills.
Dangerous Heat Building This Week as Storm Chances Shift Back to the Mountains
Prepare for a scorching heat wave as temperatures soar into the mid-90s and potentially hit 100 degrees.
Severe Weather Risks Increase This Afternoon; Peaks Monday Morning Across Foothills
An increasingly dynamic and potentially impactful weather pattern is unfolding across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic as we move through Sunday and into Monday, with conditions becoming favorable for a widespread severe weather event across portions of the Carolinas and surrounding states. The setup is being driven by a powerful upper-level shortwave trough that is amplifyingContinue reading “Severe Weather Risks Increase This Afternoon; Peaks Monday Morning Across Foothills”
Cold Front Poses Significant Severe Weather Risk Across Carolinas/Virginia
Spring storm system forming across the eastern U.S., bringing severe thunderstorms to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Dynamic upper-level winds and a strengthening low pressure system will fuel organized storms.
Winter Weather Briefing (1/28/26, 10 pm): Winter Storm expected for Foothills/Western Piedmont
Good Wednesday evening, Winter Weather updates are sponsored by Wendy B’s Embroidery & Screen Printing We have issued a first-call snow forecast for this winter storm that is expected to begin Friday night and intensify into Saturday before departing late in the day. We will update this again on Thursday. Due to our increased confidenceContinue reading “Winter Weather Briefing (1/28/26, 10 pm): Winter Storm expected for Foothills/Western Piedmont”
Winter Storm Briefing (1/21/26, 5 pm): Preparations continue for major winter storm
Good Wednesday evening to everyone, A reminder that our Winter Weather coverage is sponsored by Wendy B’s Embroidery & Screen Printing located at 3076 N.C. Hwy 18 South in Morganton. We continue to monitor the likelihood of a major winter storm this weekend across the Carolinas. Confidence remains very high on the overall setup andContinue reading “Winter Storm Briefing (1/21/26, 5 pm): Preparations continue for major winter storm”
Here Comes The Snow Hype. Let’s Stay Grounded but Ahead of it!
Stay alert as late next week’s weather systems may stir up changes in the region. With a sharp upper-level trough poised to unleash colder air southward, keep an eye on the Southeast’s evolving weather story.
Cold Weather to relax toward normal to end January
Good Wednesday afternoon to everyone, The first three weeks of 2025 has been dominated by a cold weather pattern for a large portion of the United States including here in North Carolina. The coldest of the weather is here as we speak but the good news is that we look to be on the wayContinue reading “Cold Weather to relax toward normal to end January”
(1/19/25, 12:30 pm): Arctic Cold Wave moves in tonight, Flurries possible Tuesday Night
Good Sunday afternoon, We continue to monitor the next cold blast that moves in tonight bringing well below normal temperatures through a large chunk of this week. The leading edge of the arctic blast is now approaching the Southern Appalachians. Temperatures late this afternoon will begin to fall east of the mountains while snow showersContinue reading “(1/19/25, 12:30 pm): Arctic Cold Wave moves in tonight, Flurries possible Tuesday Night”