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2014 Climate Review: By the Numbers

 By Corey Davis In the first part of our 2014 climate review for North Carolina, we look at some statewide statistics and extremes from the past year. Temperatures...
Climate Blog, Events

4 Factors that Made Hazel a Perfect Storm for NC

 By Corey Davis Before Fran, Floyd, Isabel, or Irene, there was Hazel. When Hurricane Hazel made landfall 60 years ago today, it set the standard for hurricane intensity...
Climate Blog, Events

Arthur Brings Wind, Rain, Flooding to NC Coast

 By Corey Davis It took almost a month of the 2014 hurricane season for the first storm to form, but once it did, Arthur strengthened quickly and set...
Climate Blog

Severe Weather Hazards: Spring and Summer of 2013

 By Joseph Taylor and Heather Dinon Aldridge 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...
Climate Blog

Last Chance for Sea Breeze

 By Melissa Mainhart and Ryan Boyles Escaping from the heat is on the minds of many this time of year, even with the mild summer that we have had in 2013....
Climate Blog, Products

Upgrades to Wind Rose Tool

 By Bradley McLamb (NC DAQ) A wind rose is a graphical tool used to show wind speed and wind direction for a particular location over a specified period of time....
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