News and stories about North Carolina's weather and climate
November Sees Cooler Weather and Drought RecoveryNEW
DECEMBER 3, 2019 | CLIMATE SUMMARY, HURRICANES
The beginning of November brought a change to a cooler weather pattern and regular rainfall that helped drought conditions dissipate. We also wrapped up... (Read more)
The 2019-20 Winter Outlook: A Little of Everything?
NOVEMBER 21, 2019 | SEASONAL OUTLOOK, WINTER WEATHER
We've already gotten our first taste of winter with last week's freezing temperatures, so with a whole season still to come, it's natural to wonder: is... (Read more)
Winter Pattern Update: What Does ENSO Neutral Mean for NC?
NOVEMBER 19, 2019 | SEASONAL OUTLOOK, GLOBAL PATTERNS
This is the first part of our annual winter outlook series. Our outlook will be released on Thursday, November 21. When assessing our likely wintertime... (Read more)
The Heat Backed Off and Rain Picked Up in October
NOVEMBER 6, 2019 | CLIMATE SUMMARY, DROUGHT
October began with hundred-degree heat, but a mid-month pattern change brought some relief from the heat and widespread rainfall that led to drought improvement. Record... (Read more)
Was Hazel North Carolina's Worst-Case Hurricane?
OCTOBER 15, 2019 | WEATHER EVENTS, HURRICANES
This is the final post in our "Stormy Summer" series looking back at some memorable hurricane anniversaries occurring in 2019. No discussion about... (Read more)
