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Rainfall Extremes in June Jumble the State Drought Map
While the rain reigned in eastern North Carolina last month, the western Piedmont stayed dry and has seen a degradation on the state drought map....
Summer Sputters to a Start in a Cool, Cloudy June
June continued our late-spring cooler pattern with wet conditions in parts of the state. At the halfway point in 2020, we also check the year-to-date temperature and precipitation rankings. Cool Temperatures...
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...
June Sees Sizzling Summer Heat Stick Around
Mother Nature turned up the thermostat last month, giving us a particularly steamy start to the summer. Our latest climate summary takes a look at...
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...
June Dry in the West, Wet in the East
Seasonal temperatures, but not extreme heat, arrived in June, while we saw big contrasts in precipitation across the state. Temperatures Warm, But Extreme Heat Stays...
June Sees Sizzling Heat, Emerging Drought, and Damaging Storms
Was June hot enough for you? Temperatures hit the 90s and 100s across the state last month, with dry conditions in the west and storms...