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Severe Weather Hazards: Spring and Summer of 2013

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Jun 4, 2014

Spring 2014 Started Cool, Finished Warm in NC

This is the second post in our 2014 summer outlook series. Today we review our spring temperatures, precipitation, drought, and severe weather. Statewide Average Precipitation: *13.08 inches (34th-wettest since 1895) Statewide Average Temperature: *56.77°F (30th coldest since 1895) * Values generated from preliminary numbers A Relatively Cool Spring Overall Wintry weather persisted through the early…

Mar 6, 2014

An Introduction to our Severe Weather Tools

The World Meteorological Organization defines severe weather as dangerous meteorological phenomenon, of varying duration, with risk of causing major damage, serious social disruption and loss of human life. The State Climate Office website provides information on and illustrations of some of the different types of severe weather. Severe Storm Stats Last fall, our information pages…

Aug 29, 2013

Severe Weather Hazards: Spring and Summer of 2013

Severe weather in North Carolina can be extremely hazardous to those in the path of a storm; however, weather safety precautions can reduce injuries and deaths. During the spring and summer months, there are several severe weather hazards, mainly resulting from thunderstorms and tropical systems, that impact North Carolina such as heavy rain, strong winds,…