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WEATHER BLOG

Tropical satellite

No tropical development expected as the tropical season officially begins

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins tomorrow.

Nationwide8 hours ago

hurricane photo

It's time to prepare for another hurricane season

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

North Carolina1 day ago

Bee photo

'Everything was taken': Local beekeepers rebuild after Helene

Helene devastated western North Carolina bee colonies. Now beekeepers and organizations like N.C. State are busy rebuilding the honey bee populations.

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North Carolina1 week ago

A satellite view of Hurricane Helene in 2024. (NOAA)

NHC updates cone of uncertainty and other parameters ahead of hurricane season

The National Hurricane Center has made the cone of uncertainty smaller and updated other parameters before the start of hurricane season on June 1.

Nationwide2 weeks ago

Full moon

May's Flower Moon lights up the sky this week

May's full moon will appear smaller than normal.

Nationwide2 weeks ago

In this Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 photo, a sign along Mill Road in the Oakwood Beach neighborhood of Staten Island directs residents away from the coast during an evacuation. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Now is the time to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Nationwide3 weeks ago

Meteor Shower in the Night Sky

Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks early this week

The best chance for viewing will be late Monday night.

Nationwide3 weeks ago

Tornado damage

Tornado reports for the year through April 30

Total tornado reports across the country through April 30, 2025.

Nationwide4 weeks ago

Thunderstorm

Above average rainfall led to excessive flooding across the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys

The excessive rainfall brought historic flooding in April.

Nationwide1 month ago

The grip of the rip

The grip of the rip

Each year, thousands of people head to North Carolina beaches. Some go unaware of a danger that lies beneath the waves.

North Carolina1 month ago

Pier

Breaking down beach dangers: North Carolina's alarming rip current crisis

Rip currents are a dangerous part of going to the beach in North Carolina. Here's how to stay safe.

North Carolina1 month ago

HELENE RECOVERY

River photo

HELENE RECOVERY

HELENE RECOVERY

Preserving the past: How Asheville is restoring what once was lost

After Helene devastated Asheville, residents and business owners are finding hope by recovering lost photos and salvaging antiques.

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North Carolina1 month ago

Compost is delivered to the Dig In! Yancey Community Garden by local businesses in central North Carolina. (Spectrum News 1/Tom Meiners)

Community effort brings hope to mountain farms after Helene

Local businesses and nonprofits are working to meet the needs for western North Carolina farmers still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

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North Carolina1 month ago

Earth Day

8 ways to celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22.

Nationwide1 month ago

Family with dog

Finding a forever home: Inside Asheville's post-storm pet crisis

Long after Helene hit, many pet owners and animal shelters continue to need help.

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North Carolina1 month ago

Text

The hummingbird migration is underway

The long annual journey northward continues for the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds.

Nationwide1 month ago

Tornado damage.

North Carolina's largest tornado outbreak occurred 14 years ago

Thirty tornadoes were reported across the state on April 16, 2011.

North Carolina1 month ago

snow

Snowfall can last until July for some cities

The snow doesn't end when winter ends.

Nationwide1 month ago

Clocks in Clay County, Kansas

'No more changing of the clocks': Trump calls for permanent daylight saving time

In December, Trump was pushing to get rid of daylight saving time, but he recently called for Congress to establish permanent daylight saving time.

Nationwide1 month ago

Pink MoonA view of the 'super pink moon', in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

April's full moon is called the 'Pink Moon'

It peaks at 8:22 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 12.

Nationwide1 month ago

Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (NOAA via AP)

What to know about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane names

There is one new name on the list this year.

Nationwide1 month ago

frost photo

Freeze warning: Early April freezes are becoming more damaging in N.C.

A warming climate means crops are growing earlier in the season than in the past.

North Carolina1 month ago

Allergy Suffer

Allergies change with the weather and the seasons

Levels of pollen and mold depend on different factors.

Nationwide1 month ago

Hurricane Milton

National Hurricane Center director announces big change ahead of 2025 hurricane season

NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan says Potential Tropical Cyclone forecasts can go out earlier to give people more time to prepare.

Nationwide1 month ago

Tornado damage from Tylertown, MS

March kicked off a busy spring severe weather season

March tallied an above-average number of tornadoes across the country.

Nationwide1 month ago

Severe storm damage is shown off 96th Street North between Garnett Road and Mingo Road Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Owasso, Okla. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week

Forecasters say it was the opening act for a week of wild weather that could bring life-threatening flash floods across the nation’s midsection.

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Nationwide1 month ago

Pollen photo

Pollen season is getting longer due to the warming climate

One of the leading greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, has also been shown to boost pollen production in some plants.

North Carolina1 month ago

Ohio Task Force 1 members carry out search and rescue missions in Saint Lucie, Florida, after Hurricane Milton. (Photo courtesy of Ohio Task Force 1)

Beryl, Helene and Milton retired from the list of Atlantic storm names

Brianna, Holly and Miguel will replace the names in 2030.

Nationwide1 month ago

Calendar

April Fools' Day brings historical firsts in meteorology

Interesting happenings on April 1st.

All Regions1 month ago

A National Weather Service weather balloon sits ready for launch in the Upper Air Inflation Building at the National Weather Service, April 27, 2006, in Sterling, Va. (AP Photo/Chris Greenberg, File)

National Weather Service cuts back weather balloon launches

Balloons launches help collect weather data that improve model forecasts.

Nationwide2 months ago

Building destroyed in Newberry, South Carolina by an F2 tornado on March 28, 1984. It was one of 22 tornadoes that day and night across South and North Carolina.

Looking back: A tornado outbreak in N.C. 41 years ago caused 57 deaths

Over 1,200 people were injured when 22 tornadoes touched down in North and South Carolina on March 28, 1984.

North Carolina2 months ago

Cherry blossoms in Washington D.C.

Cherry blossoms have an interesting history in the nation's capital

Cherry blossoms continue to bloom in Washington, D.C.

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Nationwide2 months ago

Yankee Stadium

The weather's impact during baseball season

The weather has more of an impact on baseball than you would think.

Nationwide2 months ago

Daffodils

Eggs, shadows and daylight: Equinox fact and fiction

Some of the equinox folklore is true, but others... not so much.

Nationwide2 months ago

Tulips in a field

Spring begins at a different time every year, and this is why

The beginning of spring fluctuates based on a few factors.

Nationwide2 months ago

storm photo

Severe storms are possible tonight. Here's the latest forecast

Storm threats include tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and hail.

North Carolina2 months ago

Thunderstorm

Total lunar eclipse will occur Thursday night for the U.S.

All of North America will have the chance to see it.

Nationwide2 months ago

Construction workers start their day as the sun rises on the new Republic Airlines headquarters building in Carmel, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Heat alerts are changing

The National Weather Service is simplifying its heat watches and warnings.

Nationwide2 months ago

Severe weather preparedness kit

What to pack when the weather packs a punch

What you should have in your severe weather preparedness kit.

North Carolina2 months ago

Ian Roders fastens hands to a clock.

POLL: Cancel daylight saving time or stay on it permanently?

Here is the latest information on the "clock change" debate, including the Sunshine Act.

Nationwide2 months ago

Flooded road photo.

Flooding kills more people than tornadoes

In the past 10 years, flash flooding has occurred in North Carolina more than 1,000 times.

North Carolina2 months ago

tree down

One N.C. town recorded a 94 mph gust. Here are the top wind speeds from Wednesday

A gust of over 90 mph was recorded at the Outer Banks.

North Carolina2 months ago

Snow continued to descend in downtown Minneapolis through the morning, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, leaving roads coated with slush and ice. (AP Photo/Sarah Raza)

Powerful U.S. storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes

Powerful storms killed two people in Mississippi.

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Nationwide2 months ago

Lightning photo

Most North Carolina cities see over 2,000 lightning strikes every year

The state ranks seventh in the nation for lightning related insurance claims.

North Carolina2 months ago

storm photo

Wednesday's severe weather threat includes tornadoes and damaging wind gusts

A few storms could also produce hail.

North Carolina2 months ago

Stormy sky

Do you have a plan in case a tornado strikes? Check out these safety tips

Put as many walls between you and the storm as possible.

North Carolina2 months ago

A spring training exhibition baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Spring training offers a warm break for teams and fans

Teams train in Florida and Arizona during March for one main reason: the weather.

Nationwide2 months ago

Tornado damage photo from April 16, 2011 in Raleigh

Two things you can do today to prepare for severe weather

Tornado warnings can provide over 10 minutes lead time before a tornado hits, but do you have a way to receive that warning?

North Carolina2 months ago

Tornado near Wilson, NC April 16, 2011. Photo by Kevin M. Smith.

There's a small 'Tornado Alley' right here in the Carolinas

The fourth-most active area in the United States for tornadoes is located in North Carolina.

North Carolina2 months ago

A tornado struck Sanford, North Carolina, on April 16, 2011. (AP File Photo/Jim R. Bounds)

National Weather Service plays critical role in issuing severe weather alerts

Issuing warnings is just one of the responsibilities that meteorologists have at National Weather Service forecast offices across the country.

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North Carolina2 months ago