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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...
StormFest 2014 Hits Raleigh This Week
Since its inception in 2010, StormFest has gathered science and weather enthusiasts to learn about and engage in weather, specifically severe storms. Each year the...
March Madness is Back… for Rainfall?!
Have you ever wondered how much rain or snow fell in your backyard? If so, then you could be a great addition to a growing...
2013-2014 CCMMS Internship: Studies Involving Christmas Trees and Apples
Each year, the State Climate Office invites middle school students from Centennial Campus Middle School to participate in an internship to better their knowledge of...
Extended Wintry Event Sees a Mixed Bag of Precipitation
Winter’s latest chapter in North Carolina was the longest and most eventful of the year, bringing the suspense of precipitation type transitions, the fears of...
Cold, Snowy Weather Dominates January
Monthly statistics for January 2014:Statewide Average Precipitation: 3.38 inches (52nd driest since 1895)Statewide Average Temperature: 33.93°F (7th coldest since 1895)* Values generated from preliminary numbers A Cold...
Rapid Reaction: 3 Observations about Last Night’s Winter Weather
Just a week after a quick round of snow dusted much of North Carolina, last night’s event brought an even heartier helping of winter weather...