News and stories about North Carolina's weather and climate
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)
The Leaves, They Are a Changin'... But Why?
OCTOBER 11, 2019 | AGRICULTURE, SEASONAL OUTLOOK
It's a tradition as old as nature itself -- the changing leaf colors that put a pop in our picturesque fall landscapes. Dr. Howard Neufeld in his...... (Read more)
A Tropical Trio in September 2004 Tested the Mountain Terrain
OCTOBER 9, 2019 | WEATHER EVENTS, HURRICANES
This is the fifth post in our "Stormy Summer" series looking back at some memorable hurricane anniversaries occurring in 2019. Long after their hurricane-force... (Read more)
