Prepare for a scorching heat wave as temperatures soar into the mid-90s and potentially hit 100 degrees.
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Tropics Begin to Wake Up Off the Southeast Coast
After a quiet start to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the tropics are finally showing signs of life just off the Southeast coast. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms located near the North Carolina coast. While this is not currently a tropical cyclone, we expect a broad areaContinue reading “Tropics Begin to Wake Up Off the Southeast Coast”
Dangerous Heat and Humidity Build. Isolated Severe Weather Sunday.
Good Saturday evening! If you’ve stepped outside today, you’ve probably noticed one thing…it’s turned downright summer-like. The heat and humidity have settled in, and that pattern isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. We’ll continue dealing with hot afternoons, muggy nights, and the daily chance for showers and thunderstorms through the rest of the weekend and intoContinue reading “Dangerous Heat and Humidity Build. Isolated Severe Weather Sunday.”
Showers and Storms Return: Derecho for Western NC Saturday?
Stay updated on the weather forecast for the foothills of western North Carolina. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms starting Friday afternoon, with the potential for stronger storms on Saturday. Stay dry and prepared for the hot, muggy weather ahead.
Why Stage 2 Water Restrictions Are Still in Place — Even With Full Lakes
If you’ve looked out over Lake James or other parts of the Catawba River Basin lately, you might be scratching your head a bit.Water levels look normal. In some spots, they even look great. So why are Stage 2 water restrictions still in place? It’s a fair question — and one a lot of peopleContinue reading “Why Stage 2 Water Restrictions Are Still in Place — Even With Full Lakes”
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.
Sunday Snow? We’re Watching Closely – Cold Air to Follow. Blog and Video
Key Messages 1. There’s Growing Interest in a Potential Winter Weather Event SundayRecent trends in one of the more consistent model runs suggest snow could develop late Saturday night into Sunday across parts of the Carolinas, especially east of the mountains. That said, other model suites haven’t yet shown strong support for this idea. ExperienceContinue reading “Sunday Snow? We’re Watching Closely – Cold Air to Follow. Blog and Video”
Winter Weather Outlook (1/14, 3 pm) for Sunday Jan 18
Good Wednesday afternoon, Our weather team continues to monitor the weather pattern for later this week as cold air is going to be firmly entrenched with pieces of upper-level energy moving through this weekend. If you look at the water vapor image, you can clearly see an area of high pressure aloft along the WestContinue reading “Winter Weather Outlook (1/14, 3 pm) for Sunday Jan 18”
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.
Upward swing in temperatures expected for Christmas and end of 2025
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Friday evening to everyone, The holiday season is here and with Christmas being less than one week away, everyone is asking; What is the weather going to be like? One thing we can say for sure is that the cold start to December is going to change in aContinue reading “Upward swing in temperatures expected for Christmas and end of 2025”