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A Tale of Weather Transitions in 2017
Today, we’ll catch you up on last year’s weather storylines in North Carolina, and discuss just how extreme the past year was for our state....
October According to the ECONet
Over the past month, we’ve been in the field nearly every day visiting our ECONet weather stations for some final fall maintenance. With our statewide...
By the Numbers: August and Summer 2017
In lieu of our typical climate summary post, we’re taking a condensed look at some stats from the past month and season. August Temperatures 75.16°F:...
How Low Did They Go? Explore Radiation & Temperature Data from the Eclipse
Along with providing a rare sight in the skies, last week’s solar eclipse had a distinct impact on weather conditions in North Carolina. Our 40...
Extreme Heat Stays Away to Start the Summer
After a hot, wet spring, June was a bit cooler and slightly drier across much of the state. Below-Average Afternoon Highs Drive a Cool Month...
Bald Head Island Welcomes Our Newest ECONet Station
Our first ECONet station on North Carolina’s Outer Banks was officially unveiled earlier this week at the Bald Head Island Conservancy (BHIC). Since it was...
Weather and Fossils Collide at the Aurora Fossil Festival
Part of the mission of the State Climate Office is to increase public awareness of variations in North Carolina’s climate and environment. One way to...