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”
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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.
12/3/25, 11 am: Light Winter Precipitation possible Friday morning
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Wednesday morning, we continue to monitor the combination of an active weather pattern with cold air interacting with the moisture. So far over the past 5-7 days, our region has seen multiple cold air damming events that has led to marginal icing situations along the Blue Ridge escarpment. AnotherContinue reading “12/3/25, 11 am: Light Winter Precipitation possible Friday morning”
(12/1/25, 5 pm): Icing expected late tonight along Blue Ridge; another winter wx chance Friday?
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Monday evening to everyone, Meteorological winter has started and its wasting no time making the weather interesting around here. This weather update is sponsored by Wendy B’s Embroidery and Screen Printing in Morganton. A southern stream system is quickly moving toward the region and will bring a cold, soakingContinue reading “(12/1/25, 5 pm): Icing expected late tonight along Blue Ridge; another winter wx chance Friday?”
As drought expands, weather pattern looks to shift to cold, rainy to end October
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Thursday morning to everyone, it has been a very stagnant weather pattern in recent weeks and that has resulted in a growing drought across the Carolinas. A new drought update should be posted any moment. Good news…there are signs of a more unsettled weather pattern going into the finalContinue reading “As drought expands, weather pattern looks to shift to cold, rainy to end October”
(9/26/25, 2 pm) Imelda expected to form this weekend, high uncertainty exist in forecast and Carolina impacts
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Friday afternoon, We are closely monitoring a system that is developing near Cuba, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands that may impact the Southeast US next week. Invest 94L was designated a couple days ago and a weak surface low is noted as of this afternoon off theContinue reading “(9/26/25, 2 pm) Imelda expected to form this weekend, high uncertainty exist in forecast and Carolina impacts”
Brief reprieve in the active weather, upper low to develop along Gulf Coast and impact region Sunday-Tuesday
Good Friday afternoon to everyone, yesterday was an active weather day across western North Carolina as severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds impacted many communities. The good news is that the front associated with the storms has moved to the coastline. There is a developing low pressure near the Gulf Coast with aContinue reading “Brief reprieve in the active weather, upper low to develop along Gulf Coast and impact region Sunday-Tuesday”
Much needed rain, severe storms possible next 24-48 hours
Good Sunday morning to everyone, We are getting much needed change in the weather pattern over the next 48 hours as a storm system may deliver much needed rain to western North Carolina but it may come at the expense of some severe weather. Southerly flow ahead of the storm along with daytime heating mayContinue reading “Much needed rain, severe storms possible next 24-48 hours”
Winter Weather Threat Midweek: A Complex Setup for the Carolinas
A dynamic and potentially significant winter storm is taking shape for the Foothills and Western North Carolina, with impacts expected midweek. Before we get there, a strong cold front will usher in a period of high winds and much colder temperatures. Here’s what to expect over the next several days: Sunday: Strong Cold Front MovesContinue reading “Winter Weather Threat Midweek: A Complex Setup for the Carolinas”
Seasonal temperatures anticipated this week ahead of next arctic invasion
Good Monday evening, After dealing with well below normal temperatures and a winter storm last week, we will have a less active week coming up as temperatures will briefly moderate. Currently we have a split-flow pattern with southern stream energy moving across the Southeast US. You probably noticed today it was milder than we haveContinue reading “Seasonal temperatures anticipated this week ahead of next arctic invasion”