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Public service center at NCSU offering climate services, extension, education, and research benefitting all of North Carolina; more at climate.ncsu.edu
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Grandfather Mountain was our coldest station this morning, with a low of 12°F and maximum wind gusts of up to 60 mph! This is the coldest morning there since March 2. 🥶
A map of low temperatures across the NC ECONet stations on November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Last week's rain event brought widespread improvements on the latest US Drought Monitor, but we're not out of the woods for drought and a potentially active fall wildfire season just yet. #ncwx
An infographic describing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Almost half of North Carolina has seen their worst ever tropical event within the past decade, including storms such as Florence and Helene.

Does this match your local perception? What do you remember about these storms?

Read more in our Helene lookback: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...
A map of the worst tropical events across North Carolina as of September 2025
September 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Today marks one year since the first raindrops fell ahead of Hurricane Helene, which became our state's costliest and deadliest storm on record. #ncwx

On the Climate Blog, we revisit Helene amid the context of a stormy decade across North Carolina.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...
An aerial photo of flooding in western Buncombe County after Hurricane Florence, by NCDOT
September 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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We just wrapped up an unseasonably cool August that started wet and ended dry in North Carolina. #ncwx

Our latest monthly summary has more on the past month’s weather, the summer statistics, and the stories to watch this fall.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...
A temperature summary infographic for North Carolina in August 2025, including a map and historical rankings A precipitation summary infographic for North Carolina in August 2025, including a map and historical rankings
September 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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With the peak of hurricane season approaching, it's a good time to catch up on tropical storm science, hazards, preparedness steps, and more.

Check out our newly updated Hurricanes content for a crash course in North Carolina tropical weather. #ncwx

🔗: products.climate.ncsu.edu/weather/hurr...
A map of the maximum rainfall from tropical systems affecting North Carolina from July 2005 through July 2025
September 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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NEWS: Our director @kathiedello.bsky.social is moving to NC DEQ as the state's Assistant Secretary of Resilience.

Over the past six years, Kathie elevated our office, helping us bring science to more people, and in response to changing hazards, across the state.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...
A photo of Dr. Kathie Dello at the State Climate Office
August 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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As Hurricane Erin heads away today, we're taking an early look at the storm's impacts in eastern North Carolina, from winds to waves to overwash. #ncwx

Plus: What does Erin have in common with legendary Hurricane Isabel?

Our Climate Blog has more ⬇️

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...
A satellite image of Hurricane Erin off the coast of North Carolina on Thursday, August 21 at 8 am
August 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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From Chantal's soaking to the late-month heat wave, July was stormy and steamy in North Carolina, with record warmth overnight and record high dew points.

Our latest monthly summary has more on the warm, wet July weather. #ncwx

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...
An infographic showing temperature rankings and extremes in North Carolina for July 2025 An infographic showing precipitation rankings and extremes in North Carolina for July 2025
August 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Five years ago this week, Hurricane Isaias made landfall in North Carolina, bringing a damaging storm surge and deadly inland tornadoes.

Our lookback has more on this turning point storm and how its preparedness measures carried beyond the coastline.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...
A photo of a high water vehicle from the National Guard driving through flooding on Oak Island after Isaias
August 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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MORG was one of ten ECONet stations to record wind gusts of more than 50 miles per hour during Helene. What an active first year for this station!
A graphic noting the 50.6 mph wind gust measured by our Morganton ECONet station during Hurricane Helene A graphic showing the Morganton ECONet station's location with a link to view more at econet.climate.ncsu.edu
July 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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In just one year, this station has seen almost 90 degrees of temperature variations, plus two heavy rain events from Debby and Helene.
A graphic showing the temperature extremes during the first year of observations at the Morganton ECONet station A graphic showing the rainfall totals from our Morganton ECONet station during Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene
July 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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One year ago, we installed our ECONet station at @ncssm-morganton.bsky.social in Morganton. Today, we wish a happy first birthday to MORG!
A graphic celebrating the one-year anniversary of weather data collection from our ECONet station in Morganton, NC
July 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The heat is on this week, and that means more stress during outdoor activities. Together with @ncstate-ncics.bsky.social, we're looking at what historical trends and recent extremes in Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures tell us about heat risk in North Carolina. #ncwx

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
A photo of Lejeune High School football players practicing on a sunny day. (Photo by Sgt. Bryan Peterson/Marine Corps Installations East)
July 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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With more than 10 inches of rain in spots, Tropical Storm Chantal produced flooding and damage across central NC over the past 24 hours. #ncwx

Our latest blog post reviews the rainfall totals, river crests, and other initial impacts from Chantal.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
A map of precipitation totals from Tropical Storm Chantal in North Carolina
July 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Beginning our recap of recent weather, we look back at the rain, heat, and air quality hazards in June. #ncwx (Stay tuned for a Chantal recap, coming soon!)

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
A temperature summary infographic for June 2025 in North Carolina A precipitation summary infographic for June 2025 in North Carolina
July 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Nine months ago, Hurricane Helene roared into western NC, and since the flooding receded, another impact has lit up the mountain landscape. #ncwx

With insights from @usfs.bsky.social, NC Forest Service, and NWS GSP, we look at the fire danger following Helene:
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06...
A photo of a dozer cutting a containment line on the Deep Woods fire in March. (Photo by Natalie Garrett/NC Forest Service)
June 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Yesterday was a scorcher, and 31 of our 45 ECONet stations set new daily record high temperatures. #ncwx

Our hottest spot down in the Sandhills was Lilesville, which topped out at 102.7°F — the hottest day there since June 30, 2012. 🥵
A map of NC ECONet stations that set new daily record high temperatures on June 24, 2025
June 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Nearly eight months after it first emerged, drought is gone in North Carolina. #ncwx

Today on the Climate Blog, we look back on this drought and its impacts, including an active spring fire season across the state. #ncwx

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06...
An animation of US Drought Monitor maps for North Carolina from mid-October 2024 through mid-June 2025
June 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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We are currently seeing heat index values in the low to mid 90s across stations in our ECONet. With heat season now upon us, do you know the signs of heat illness?
Infographic depicting the signs and responses for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
June 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Last month was one of our top ten wettest Mays on record statewide, which helped drought disappear and flowers (and crops) flourish. #ncwx

Our latest climate summary has more on May, plus a hurricane season preview.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06...
An infographic showing the May precipitation summary for North Carolina
June 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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For the first time since early January, Severe Drought (D2) is off the map in North Carolina thanks to recent showers and storms across the Coastal Plain. #ncwx
An infographic showing the current US Drought Monitor status for North Carolina and describing recent impacts and changes
May 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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April featured some hot days, an unseasonable Easter, and a lack of the usual spring showers across North Carolina.

Our latest climate summary includes a review of April's weather and a roundup of current drought impacts. #ncwx

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/05...
An infographic showing April's temperatures, extremes, and rankings in North Carolina An infographic showing April's precipitation, extremes, and rankings in North Carolina
May 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Part of our role as a public service center means getting out of the office 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Last Friday, that meant we spent the day at the farm! 🚜

Team members Sean Heuser and Myleigh Neill had a blast meeting enthusiastic young learners at a recent Farm Animal Day, put on by @ncstatecals.bsky.social
Myleigh Neill and Sean Heuser stand at a table with an NC State red sign, reading "North Carolina State Climate Office. Weather tools sit on the table. Sean Heuser hold an anemometer while a kid wearing a hat looks at it Myleigh Neill shows adults and children a thermometer. A kid talks and gestures while looking at an anemometer
April 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of our ECONet station in Laurel Springs, NC 🎂

Swipe through to read more facts and stats about the LAUR station ➡️

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Happy Birthday LAUR! Celebrating 25 years of weather data collection from our ECONet station in Laurel Springs, NC.” Text is set against a background photo of the LAUR ECONet station, which has a party hat graphic edited onto the top of the station. Three facts are listed in white boxes, against a background of the green hills LAUR overlooks. The stats are as follows: “The eighth highest of ECONet stations, at more than 3,000 feet in elevation.” “91.9 degrees Fahrenheit — The station’s highest recorded temperature, which occurred June 29, 2012.""-9.0 degrees Fahrenheit — The station’s lowest recorded temperature, which occurred January 30, 2014.” Three facts are listed in white boxes, against a background of the green hills LAUR overlooks. The stats are as follows: “63.2 — The station’s highest recorded wind gust, which occurred April 15, 2007, during a strong Nor'easter.”“During Helene, LAUR reported a maximum wind gust of 57.6 mph and 17.01 inches of precipitation, including its daily record rainfall of 9.95 inches on September 26.””2024 was the warmest year in this station's 24 full years of observations.” LAUR is one of nearly 50 ECONet stations across North Carolina. Explore measurements from your local ECONet station at econet.climate.ncsu.edu.
April 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM