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”
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Strong Cold Wave moving in the next 24 hours, high impact winter storm for Eastern Carolinas late Tuesday
Good Saturday evening to everyone, A major arctic blast that we have been talking about all week is on the way for the Eastern US and its going to set up the likelihood for a winter storm for some parts of the country that normally receives a snowfall once every couple decades. The impacts hereContinue reading “Strong Cold Wave moving in the next 24 hours, high impact winter storm for Eastern Carolinas late Tuesday”
Arctic Blast and Dry Weather Expected After Thanksgiving as Western North Carolina Continues to Recover from Hurricane Helene
As we continue the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene here in Western North Carolina, residents should prepare for a dramatic shift in weather conditions. A significant blast of cold, arctic-like air is set to sweep across the eastern United States following Thanksgiving, bringing much colder temperatures and drier conditions to our region. 6–10 Day TemperatureContinue reading “Arctic Blast and Dry Weather Expected After Thanksgiving as Western North Carolina Continues to Recover from Hurricane Helene”
High Impact Weather Update #3: Significant Flooding and Wind Damage Possible From Helene. 5:00pm Update
High Impact Weather Briefing Tropical Storm HeleneForecast for North Carolina FoothillsUpdated: 5:00pm Tuesday 9/24/24Valid: Tonight – 9pm Friday Key Messages for Tropical Storm Helene: Potential Hazards: Forecast Rainfall (Tuesday – Friday Night): Flash Flood Potential: Wind Forecast (Thursday Evening – Friday Night): Risk Assessment (Thursday – Saturday): Flood Watch vs. Warning: Hazard Timelines:
(9/19/24, 12 pm) Beautiful weekend on tap with above normal temperatures
Good Thursday afternoon, After dealing with a lot of unsettled weather over the past week, we have a nice change of pace coming as high pressure will slide in delivering a perfect late-September weekend for western North Carolina. It really starts today as skies are clearing and we are warming up from the cool, wetContinue reading “(9/19/24, 12 pm) Beautiful weekend on tap with above normal temperatures”
(9/16/24, 12:30 pm) PTC 8 to bring significant rainfall to region next 48 hours
Good Monday afternoon to everyone, Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 is coming ashore along the Carolina coastline here at the noon hour. This feature never organized into a true tropical cyclone as a frontal boundary remains entangled in the mid level dynamics driving this system. Regardless of whether it had a name or not…the impacts areContinue reading “(9/16/24, 12:30 pm) PTC 8 to bring significant rainfall to region next 48 hours”
(9/15/24, 4 pm) Coastal Low to Spread Moisture Across North Carolina
Good Sunday afternoon, Never a dull moment for us trying to forecast the weather across North Carolina. That said, we appear to have increasing support that a coastal low will help throw Atlantic moisture back across the western 2/3rds of North Carolina. We have a very complex weather pattern across the Eastern United States andContinue reading “(9/15/24, 4 pm) Coastal Low to Spread Moisture Across North Carolina”
Mild, Cloudy and Unsettled Weather Pattern This Weekend
Good Friday morning to everyone, We have ran through a string of nice weather days across the Southeast US but that is quickly changing as prolonged southwest flow moves deep moisture in western North Carolina. Water vapor is showing a pronounced tap of Pacific moisture streaming northeast. Meanwhile at around 5000 ft, southerly flow fromContinue reading “Mild, Cloudy and Unsettled Weather Pattern This Weekend”
Early Winter-like Cold Pattern Upcoming For The Carolinas
Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Saturday morning to everyone, The significant rainfall associated with former Hurricane Nicole has left the United States and we are going to abruptly move on from tropical weather to a taste of winter. Your Saturday is going to feature one last relatively mild day as the cold air is stillContinue reading “Early Winter-like Cold Pattern Upcoming For The Carolinas”
End of the Growing Season Expected For Some This Week
Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Sunday evening to everyone, some big weather changes are on the way and they will begin over the next 24 hours. Looking at the Water Vapor image, we have a fast, zonal flow across the Southeast US but that is quickly changing. We have talked all week about a blockingContinue reading “End of the Growing Season Expected For Some This Week”