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Century Since the Storm: Story of the Storm
When you think about memorable hurricanes in North Carolina, names like Fran, Floyd, Isabel, and Irene might come to mind. Perhaps you even remember older...
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...
Different Observation Times Can Have a Big Impact
If you happened to be curious about how much it rained yesterday, you would probably be looking for how much rain fell on that exact...
A Soaking Wet Summer Continues in July
Monthly statistics for July 2013:Statewide Average Precipitation: 9.30 inches (very wet – 3rd wettest since 1895)Statewide Average Temperature: 76.83 (in the middle – 60th coolest since 1895)*...
Last Chance for Sea Breeze
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....
Update from the Field: What’s Happening with the ECONet?
Our in-house network of 38 weather stations, the North Carolina Environment and Climate Observing Network (or ECONet), is built to meet the needs of our...
Halfway Through Summer… What Summer?
This week marks the halfway point for summer, and the first series of days in quite a while that have “typical” summer weather in North...