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A satellite image of Hurricane Florence approaching North Carolina on September 12, 2018

Florence After Five: An Anxious Arrival

This is the first in a four-part blog post series remembering Hurricane Florence for its five-year anniversary. Within arm’s reach on the desk of Steve...

CoCoRaHS Reports Offered Unique Insights into Florence

During significant weather events, on-the-ground observations often provide us with the best indications of local conditions and impacts, but we don’t just get this information...

Winter Wanes Early in a Near-Record Warm February

This month’s climate summary highlights the warm weather and diminishing drought during February, plus the CoCoRaHS March Madness contest that’s now underway. Spring-Like Weather Arrives...

After Irma, Dry Weather Dominates in September

Our latest climate summary takes a focused look at the recent dry conditions across much of the state. Despite increasing activity in the tropics last...