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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...
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...
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...
A Hot, Dry May Sees Drought Return
Sizzling summer temperatures and widespread dry weather made for a scorching May that saw drought emerge in a potentially unlikely area. The Heat is On...
Despite a Wet August, Drought Returns in NC
August included mixed precipitation in North Carolina, with dry weather in some of our southern counties and wet conditions in many other areas. In this...
Winter Roars Back in a Lion-Like March
This month’s climate summary highlights our turbulent March that included some springtime snow, cool and windy weather, and a new sensor to help track heat...
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...