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Rapid Reaction: Dorian Drenches and Damages the Coast
After a day-long trip up our coastline, Hurricane Dorian departed North Carolina with a brief landfall at Cape Hatteras and a trail of damage left...
The Dog Days are Done, But Dorian Approaches
August ended with near-normal temperatures and precipitation across the state, on average, but all eyes are on Hurricane Dorian as it threatens the coast this...
Stormy Summer 2019: Series Overview
Throughout August and September 2019, we’ll remember the anniversaries of hurricanes that struck North Carolina 20 years ago, 30 years ago… and all the way...
Few Traces Remain from “Wild and Terrific” 19th-Century Hurricanes
This is the first post in our “Stormy Summer” series looking back at some memorable hurricane anniversaries occurring in 2019. More than 100 years ago,...
A Fryin’ July: Temperatures Soar in a Mid-Summer Heat Wave
Headlined by a week of often-oppressive heat for humans and crops alike, July was marked by warm temperatures and scattered but near-normal rainfall. In this...
Mount Mitchell Wrings Out a New Record
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...
June Rains Offer Relief, But Not Full Drought Recovery
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...