It’s that time of the year! Foothills Weather Network plans to send a team out to the Plains in Mid-May for the annual storm chase. This event allows our team to learn more about severe weather, how it forms and the impacts to society. What we learn from this yearly venture goes back to helpContinue reading “FWN/Burke Weather Inc. 2026 Storm Chase Raffle”
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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.
Watching a Possible Winter Storm for Next Weekend in Western North Carolina
Western North Carolina’s winter weather next weekend could feature snow or ice. A cold front and Arctic high pressure create conditions for a potential storm. Ice may be more dangerous than snow, causing power outages and travel issues.
Unseasonal warmth persist through Saturday, severe weather threat exists for Southeast US
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Thursday morning to everyone. Yesterday was quite warm across the Western Carolinas with temperatures in the 70’s. That was a result of a ridge of high pressure located to our south pumping in southwest winds aloft. The current warm airmass in place will now be introduced by a strongContinue reading “Unseasonal warmth persist through Saturday, severe weather threat exists for Southeast US”
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”
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:
Tropical Trouble Could Spread Tropical Rains Into The Foothills Late Week
High pressure to our West is currently in control of our weather across Western North Carolina. Over the next couple of days a series of weak disturbances will traverse the area, bringing with them the chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms each day. By late week a cold front will move into the area andContinue reading “Tropical Trouble Could Spread Tropical Rains Into The Foothills Late Week”
Severe Weather threat increases for the region on Sunday (5/26/24, 5 a.m.)
Good Sunday morning to everyone, It has been a hot and muggy Memorial Day Weekend and with each passing day we have seen a few showers and thunderstorms across the Western Carolinas. Today features a better chance of storms as shortwave energy that has spawned really bad weather across the Central US will move towardContinue reading “Severe Weather threat increases for the region on Sunday (5/26/24, 5 a.m.)”