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”
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Helene; One Year Later (Part 5): First impacts from system felt as round two was approaching
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley We continue a multi-part series looking back at Hurricane Helene, its evolution and how it turned into the largest natural disaster in the history of Western North Carolina replacing major weather events such as the floods of 1916 and 1940. Between now and Saturday (Sept 27), the official 1-year anniversary,Continue reading “Helene; One Year Later (Part 5): First impacts from system felt as round two was approaching”
Helene; One Year Later (Part 4): Region prepares as forecasters issue heightened alert
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley We continue a multi-part series looking back at Hurricane Helene, its evolution and how it turned into the largest natural disaster in the history of Western North Carolina replacing major weather events such as the floods of 1916 and 1940. Between now and Saturday (Sept 27), the official 1-year anniversary,Continue reading “Helene; One Year Later (Part 4): Region prepares as forecasters issue heightened alert”
Helene; One Year Later (Part 3): Local area primed for major weather event as storm began to grow
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley We continue a multi-part series looking back at Hurricane Helene, its evolution and how it turned into the largest natural disaster in the history of Western North Carolina replacing major weather events such as the floods of 1916 and 1940. Between now and Saturday (Sept 27), the official 1-year anniversary,Continue reading “Helene; One Year Later (Part 3): Local area primed for major weather event as storm began to grow”
Helene; One Year Later (Part 2): Predcessor Rain Event coming into the equation
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley We continue a multi-part series looking back at Hurricane Helene, its evolution and how it turned into the largest natural disaster in the history of Western North Carolina replacing major weather events such as the floods of 1916 and 1940. Between now and Saturday (Sept 27), the official 1-year anniversary,Continue reading “Helene; One Year Later (Part 2): Predcessor Rain Event coming into the equation”
Helene; One Year Later (Part 1): Early warning signs showed Helene’s potential
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Today, we begin a multi-part series looking back at Hurricane Helene, its evolution and how it turned into the largest natural disaster in the history of western North Carolina replacing major weather events such as the floods of 1916 and 1940. Between now and Saturday (Sept 27), the official 1-yearContinue reading “Helene; One Year Later (Part 1): Early warning signs showed Helene’s potential”
Why is the tropics so quiet?
By: Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Today, September 10 is the climatological peak of the hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin. But if you have been following the weather over the past 1-2 weeks, its been very quiet for the peak of the season. People have asked us…Why are the tropics quiet? Well, there are severalContinue reading “Why is the tropics so quiet?”
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”
Foothills Weather Network: Supporting the NOAA/NWS for a Safer, More Informed Community
*NON POLITICAL POST* At Foothills Weather Network, we take immense pride in our partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Every day, media outlets like ours across the nation rely on NWS data to build accurate forecasts that keep our communities safe and informed. Our local NWSContinue reading “Foothills Weather Network: Supporting the NOAA/NWS for a Safer, More Informed Community”
Upcoming Weather Outlook: Mild Conditions with a Possible Late-Period Severe Weather System
The upcoming week will feature mostly dry and mild weather, but with low humidity and occasional breezy conditions, fire danger will be a concern. Several days in the forecast (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) have elevated fire risks, as indicated by the red and white fire danger symbols. These conditions make it easier forContinue reading “Upcoming Weather Outlook: Mild Conditions with a Possible Late-Period Severe Weather System”