Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson
@gstephensonwx.bsky.social
Chief Meteorologist Spectrum News 1 (Central/Eastern NC)
Aviation, Weather, Birds, Cats, Photography, Space, Star Trek, Standing up for SCIENCE!!! Hoping for a brighter tomorrow!
Aviation, Weather, Birds, Cats, Photography, Space, Star Trek, Standing up for SCIENCE!!! Hoping for a brighter tomorrow!
"Starliner launched June 5, 2024, on its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station. Originally planned as an eight-to-14-day mission, the flight was extended to 93 days after propulsion system anomalies were identified while the spacecraft was in orbit." #SpectrumNews1 #Starliner
NASA Releases Report on Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation - NASA
At a news conference on Thursday, NASA released a report of findings from the Program Investigation Team examining the Boeing CST-100
www.nasa.gov
February 19, 2026 at 9:24 PM
"Starliner launched June 5, 2024, on its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station. Originally planned as an eight-to-14-day mission, the flight was extended to 93 days after propulsion system anomalies were identified while the spacecraft was in orbit." #SpectrumNews1 #Starliner
Per the latest Drought Monitor released on Thursday morning, most of North Carolina is in drought status and most of that drought area is in "severe" drought. A few locations are in "extreme" drought status.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
February 19, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Per the latest Drought Monitor released on Thursday morning, most of North Carolina is in drought status and most of that drought area is in "severe" drought. A few locations are in "extreme" drought status.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
Quite the breezy day across North Carolina on Wednesday... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 19, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Quite the breezy day across North Carolina on Wednesday... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
The latest Flu/Respiratory Illness map, shows some improvement in cases across the United States... We are now at moderate levels in North Carolina. #SpectrumNews1 #Flu
February 18, 2026 at 11:46 PM
The latest Flu/Respiratory Illness map, shows some improvement in cases across the United States... We are now at moderate levels in North Carolina. #SpectrumNews1 #Flu
Before my wife went to work today, she asked me what the high temperature was going to be…
Before I could answer, our Google Assist decided it would give her the forecast and said “59”.
I looked at her and said, that would be a high around 63-64.
No further comment needed…
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Before I could answer, our Google Assist decided it would give her the forecast and said “59”.
I looked at her and said, that would be a high around 63-64.
No further comment needed…
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 17, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Before my wife went to work today, she asked me what the high temperature was going to be…
Before I could answer, our Google Assist decided it would give her the forecast and said “59”.
I looked at her and said, that would be a high around 63-64.
No further comment needed…
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Before I could answer, our Google Assist decided it would give her the forecast and said “59”.
I looked at her and said, that would be a high around 63-64.
No further comment needed…
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
So... Upon further review... They're moving some pipes around.
Pipes for beach re-nourishment. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Pipes for beach re-nourishment. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 17, 2026 at 10:41 PM
So... Upon further review... They're moving some pipes around.
Pipes for beach re-nourishment. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Pipes for beach re-nourishment. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Not the typical types of vehicles you see on the beach...
No clue what they're doing... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
No clue what they're doing... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 17, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Not the typical types of vehicles you see on the beach...
No clue what they're doing... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
No clue what they're doing... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Just a warning that its still winter... After the warm-up we're seeing now through the end of this week, a shot of cold air will arrive early next week, bumping our daytime highs back to below average levels for late February.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 17, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Just a warning that its still winter... After the warm-up we're seeing now through the end of this week, a shot of cold air will arrive early next week, bumping our daytime highs back to below average levels for late February.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
A diversion into RDU this morning...
Always great to see the "Queen" stop by for a visit.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #B747 #TheQueen
Always great to see the "Queen" stop by for a visit.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #B747 #TheQueen
February 17, 2026 at 5:18 PM
A diversion into RDU this morning...
Always great to see the "Queen" stop by for a visit.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #B747 #TheQueen
Always great to see the "Queen" stop by for a visit.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #B747 #TheQueen
There was no greater example of a servant and no great representation of a truly good individual, than Jimmy Carter...
My word to you... "Be like Jimmy!"
#SpectrumNews1 #PresidentsDay
My word to you... "Be like Jimmy!"
#SpectrumNews1 #PresidentsDay
February 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM
There was no greater example of a servant and no great representation of a truly good individual, than Jimmy Carter...
My word to you... "Be like Jimmy!"
#SpectrumNews1 #PresidentsDay
My word to you... "Be like Jimmy!"
#SpectrumNews1 #PresidentsDay
February 17, 2026 at 1:19 AM
On this President's Day...
Let's hear from some of our greatest presidents.
#SpectrumNews1 #PresidentsDay
Let's hear from some of our greatest presidents.
#SpectrumNews1 #PresidentsDay
February 17, 2026 at 12:45 AM
On this President's Day...
Let's hear from some of our greatest presidents.
#SpectrumNews1 #PresidentsDay
Let's hear from some of our greatest presidents.
#SpectrumNews1 #PresidentsDay
On this President's Day 2026...
I'm always proud to share the name of one of the greatest presidents in American history.
#SpectrumNews1 #FDR #PresidentsDay
I'm always proud to share the name of one of the greatest presidents in American history.
#SpectrumNews1 #FDR #PresidentsDay
February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
On this President's Day 2026...
I'm always proud to share the name of one of the greatest presidents in American history.
#SpectrumNews1 #FDR #PresidentsDay
I'm always proud to share the name of one of the greatest presidents in American history.
#SpectrumNews1 #FDR #PresidentsDay
It’s showing some wear and tear, but it still works…
About 9/10ths of an inch of rain on Sunday.
And interesting factoid... If this rain had been the snow we received two weekends ago, it would have measured 20.7 inches of snow accumulation at the 1 to 23 ratio.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
About 9/10ths of an inch of rain on Sunday.
And interesting factoid... If this rain had been the snow we received two weekends ago, it would have measured 20.7 inches of snow accumulation at the 1 to 23 ratio.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM
It’s showing some wear and tear, but it still works…
About 9/10ths of an inch of rain on Sunday.
And interesting factoid... If this rain had been the snow we received two weekends ago, it would have measured 20.7 inches of snow accumulation at the 1 to 23 ratio.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
About 9/10ths of an inch of rain on Sunday.
And interesting factoid... If this rain had been the snow we received two weekends ago, it would have measured 20.7 inches of snow accumulation at the 1 to 23 ratio.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
A mess day but a good, slow, soaking rain… #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 15, 2026 at 11:08 PM
A mess day but a good, slow, soaking rain… #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 14, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Dry weather across North Carolina during the day on Saturday... The chance of rain develops late night, into very early Sunday morning for western North Carolina. After that, Sunday will be a wet weather day across the state. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #NWS
February 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Dry weather across North Carolina during the day on Saturday... The chance of rain develops late night, into very early Sunday morning for western North Carolina. After that, Sunday will be a wet weather day across the state. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #NWS
Good information from UNC Health about the ongoing measles outbreak...
"In North Carolina, there were only 35 cases of the disease from 2005 to 2024. But in the first six weeks of 2026, there were 18 cases in the state."
#SpectrumNews1 #Measles
"In North Carolina, there were only 35 cases of the disease from 2005 to 2024. But in the first six weeks of 2026, there were 18 cases in the state."
#SpectrumNews1 #Measles
What to Know About Measles As Cases Rise | UNC Health Talk
An infectious diseases specialist answers common questions.
healthtalk.unchealthcare.org
February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Good information from UNC Health about the ongoing measles outbreak...
"In North Carolina, there were only 35 cases of the disease from 2005 to 2024. But in the first six weeks of 2026, there were 18 cases in the state."
#SpectrumNews1 #Measles
"In North Carolina, there were only 35 cases of the disease from 2005 to 2024. But in the first six weeks of 2026, there were 18 cases in the state."
#SpectrumNews1 #Measles
As for outdoor activities this weekend...
Saturday is your day... Sunday is not your day...
Saturday, and even Saturday night look dry for most of the state.
By Sunday morning, rain chances will be increasing.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Saturday is your day... Sunday is not your day...
Saturday, and even Saturday night look dry for most of the state.
By Sunday morning, rain chances will be increasing.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
February 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
As for outdoor activities this weekend...
Saturday is your day... Sunday is not your day...
Saturday, and even Saturday night look dry for most of the state.
By Sunday morning, rain chances will be increasing.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Saturday is your day... Sunday is not your day...
Saturday, and even Saturday night look dry for most of the state.
By Sunday morning, rain chances will be increasing.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
When you're looking at the long range models, and none show snow for the next 10 to 14 days...
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
a man is dancing in a living room while holding a frisbee in his hand .
ALT: a man is dancing in a living room while holding a frisbee in his hand .
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
When you're looking at the long range models, and none show snow for the next 10 to 14 days...
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
NOT A CURRENT FORECAST!!!
The question before the last winter storm (Jan 31-Feb 1), when was the last time all NC counties were under a Winter Storm Warning?
A friend of mine with the NWS researched the answer for us.
Winter storm of March 1-2, 1980, was the last time this happened. #SpectrumNews1
The question before the last winter storm (Jan 31-Feb 1), when was the last time all NC counties were under a Winter Storm Warning?
A friend of mine with the NWS researched the answer for us.
Winter storm of March 1-2, 1980, was the last time this happened. #SpectrumNews1
February 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
NOT A CURRENT FORECAST!!!
The question before the last winter storm (Jan 31-Feb 1), when was the last time all NC counties were under a Winter Storm Warning?
A friend of mine with the NWS researched the answer for us.
Winter storm of March 1-2, 1980, was the last time this happened. #SpectrumNews1
The question before the last winter storm (Jan 31-Feb 1), when was the last time all NC counties were under a Winter Storm Warning?
A friend of mine with the NWS researched the answer for us.
Winter storm of March 1-2, 1980, was the last time this happened. #SpectrumNews1
The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows most of North Carolina in "Drought Status"... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor #Drought
Severe drought in N.C.: What it means for farmers and your food
North Carolina is experiencing severe drought conditions, and climate experts warn the prolonged dry pattern could affect crops.
spectrumlocalnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows most of North Carolina in "Drought Status"... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor #Drought
The latest Drought Monitor map was released on Thursday morning... With no significant rain in the past week, conditions have not improved and there is now an area of Extreme Drought just east of Charlotte.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
February 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The latest Drought Monitor map was released on Thursday morning... With no significant rain in the past week, conditions have not improved and there is now an area of Extreme Drought just east of Charlotte.
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
A lot of the snow may have melted but the ice remains on Buckeye Lake on Wednesday afternoon...
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
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February 11, 2026 at 10:32 PM
A lot of the snow may have melted but the ice remains on Buckeye Lake on Wednesday afternoon...
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
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A bit more information on the history of measles cases in the United States... On average, before the Measles vaccine, there were 500,000 cases in the US every year. In 2000, Measles was considered eliminated in the US. Since January 2025, there have been over 3000 cases in the US. #SpectrumNews1
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A bit more information on the history of measles cases in the United States... On average, before the Measles vaccine, there were 500,000 cases in the US every year. In 2000, Measles was considered eliminated in the US. Since January 2025, there have been over 3000 cases in the US. #SpectrumNews1