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.

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”

Nor’easter to impact the Carolinas and East Coast with rain and wind (12/16 morning update)

Good Saturday morning to everyone, We continue to monitor what looks to be a major weather event running up the east coast over the next 48-72 hours. As of early Saturday morning the main players are clearly in view. First we have a developing area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico moving toContinue reading “Nor’easter to impact the Carolinas and East Coast with rain and wind (12/16 morning update)”

Ian Becomes a Hurricane; Impacts from Florida to the Carolinas Expected

Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Monday morning to everyone, we start a new workweek and the big weather story is Hurricane Ian. After being disorganized and fighting some mid level dry air for a good part of Sunday, Ian really took off Sunday night with the assistance of a nocturnal max of convection around theContinue reading “Ian Becomes a Hurricane; Impacts from Florida to the Carolinas Expected”

Rapid Intensification of Tropical Storm Ian Expected Next 48 Hours, Gulf Coast and Interior Southeast Impacts Likely Next Week

Good Saturday evening to everyone across the Western Carolinas. Hope you weekend is off to a great start. We have an important blog piece about developing Tropical Storm Ian and the impacts for the Western Caribbean, Cuba and the US over the next 5-7 days. Please share this with friends or family who may beContinue reading “Rapid Intensification of Tropical Storm Ian Expected Next 48 Hours, Gulf Coast and Interior Southeast Impacts Likely Next Week”