News and stories about North Carolina's weather and climate
Mount Mitchell Wrings Out a New Record
JULY 8, 2019 | WEATHER EVENTS
The most extreme site in North Carolina has added another item to its resume. After a recent review by a committee of statewide scientists, Mount Mitchell's... (Read more)
June Rains Offer Relief, But Not Full Drought Recovery
JULY 2, 2019 | CLIMATE SUMMARY, SCO NEWS
June brought wet weather across much of North Carolina, as well as a mid-month break from the heat. It also saw our office get out and about to a number... (Read more)
State Climate Office Welcomes New Director
JUNE 14, 2019 | SCO NEWS
We are delighted to announce that later this month, Kathie Dello will join the State Climate Office of North Carolina as our new permanent director and... (Read more)
A Hot, Dry May Sees Drought Return
JUNE 4, 2019 | WEATHER EVENTS, DROUGHT
Sizzling summer temperatures and widespread dry weather made for a scorching May that saw drought emerge in a potentially unlikely area. The Heat is... (Read more)
April's Weather Includes Thunderstorms, Pollen Storms
MAY 2, 2019 | CLIMATE SUMMARY, AIR QUALITY
Across the state, April saw wet weather including tornado-producing storms, increasing temperatures, and a yellow cloud covering the landscape thanks to... (Read more)
