North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies
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NC State University's North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies. The North Carolina host of NOAA's Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies. Based in Asheville, NC. More at https://ncics.org/.
The Arctic is experiencing more rare extreme events, including heat waves and loss of sea ice. A new paper led by NCICS’s Xiangdong Zhang explores the reasons why—and warns that as Earth continues to warm, such events "will become the new norm."
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Increasing Heat is Super-Charging Arctic Climate and Weather Extremes
A “pushing and triggering” mechanism has has driven the Arctic climate system to a new state, which will likely see consistently increased frequency and intensity of extreme events across the…
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October 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Arctic is experiencing more rare extreme events, including heat waves and loss of sea ice. A new paper led by NCICS’s Xiangdong Zhang explores the reasons why—and warns that as Earth continues to warm, such events "will become the new norm."
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Check out our video series exploring Hurricane Helene and its impacts on western North Carolina, hosted by Dr. Carl Schreck.
Hurricane Helene Series with Dr. Carl Schreck
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October 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Check out our video series exploring Hurricane Helene and its impacts on western North Carolina, hosted by Dr. Carl Schreck.
In the 7th and final video in our series on Hurricane Helene, Dr. Carl Schreck examines the value of climate data in building resilience to extreme weather.
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Hurricane Helene Series with Dr. Carl Schreck | Resilience
The seventh and final video in our series on Hurricane Helene explores the role of efforts to enhance resilience to extreme weather events and the value of climate data for informing resilience…
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October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In the 7th and final video in our series on Hurricane Helene, Dr. Carl Schreck examines the value of climate data in building resilience to extreme weather.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJm8...
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Episodes 5 and 6 of Dr. Carl Schreck's series on Hurricane Helene are now available. No. 5 examines the predecessor rain event (PRE) that soaked the region before the arrival of Helene, while No. 6 explores how the storm’s winds uprooted trees across the region.
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Hurricane Helene Series with Dr. Carl Schreck | Predecessor Rainfall Event (PRE)
The fifth video in our series on Hurricane Helene examines the predecessor rain event (PRE) that affected the region prior to the arrival of Helene itself.
The rain and flooding were forecast…
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October 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Episodes 5 and 6 of Dr. Carl Schreck's series on Hurricane Helene are now available. No. 5 examines the predecessor rain event (PRE) that soaked the region before the arrival of Helene, while No. 6 explores how the storm’s winds uprooted trees across the region.
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Episodes 3 and 4 of Dr. Carl Schreck's series on Hurricane Helene are now available. No. 3 examines the large-scale climate factors that contributed to the storm, while No. 4 looks at the role of mountains in causing the extreme precipitation and flooding.
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Hurricane Helene Series with Dr. Carl Schreck | Climate Factors
The third video in our series on Hurricane Helene examines the large-scale climate factors that contributed to the storm’s development and evolution.
The Atlantic Ocean had record warmth in…
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October 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Episodes 3 and 4 of Dr. Carl Schreck's series on Hurricane Helene are now available. No. 3 examines the large-scale climate factors that contributed to the storm, while No. 4 looks at the role of mountains in causing the extreme precipitation and flooding.
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ICYMI: Hurricane Helene felled millions of trees in western North Carolina, boosting the chances of dangerous wildfires this year and for many years to come. Learn how NCICS is helping reduce today’s risks—and prepare for future storms.
NCICS Helps Prepare for Wildfire Risks
Western NC wildfires may increase.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
ICYMI: Hurricane Helene felled millions of trees in western North Carolina, boosting the chances of dangerous wildfires this year and for many years to come. Learn how NCICS is helping reduce today’s risks—and prepare for future storms.
Hurricane Helene felled millions of trees in western North Carolina, boosting the chances of dangerous wildfires this year and for many years to come. Learn how NCICS is helping reduce today’s risks—and prepare for future storms.
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NCICS Helps Prepare for Wildfire Risks
Western NC wildfires may increase.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hurricane Helene felled millions of trees in western North Carolina, boosting the chances of dangerous wildfires this year and for many years to come. Learn how NCICS is helping reduce today’s risks—and prepare for future storms.
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Episode 2 of Dr. Carl Schreck's series on Hurricane Helene is now available. In this video, Carl provides historical perspectives on Helene and its impacts, both regionally and nationally. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDOD...
Hurricane Helene Series with Dr. Carl Schreck | Historical Perspectives
The second video in our series on Hurricane Helene discusses the history of tropical storms in western North Carolina.
Before Helene, the floods of record for the region were July 1916 and…
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September 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Episode 2 of Dr. Carl Schreck's series on Hurricane Helene is now available. In this video, Carl provides historical perspectives on Helene and its impacts, both regionally and nationally. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDOD...
As we mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene's destructive arrival in western North Carolina, we are pleased to share a series of videos on Helene by NCICS' Dr. Carl Schreck.
September 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
As we mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene's destructive arrival in western North Carolina, we are pleased to share a series of videos on Helene by NCICS' Dr. Carl Schreck.
As we near the one-year anniversary of Hurricane #Helene, a new Story Map developed by a team at @noaa.gov National Centers for Environmental Information explores the meteorology, forecast, and impacts of Helene as well as the ongoing recovery efforts. arcg.is/aqCD4
Helene in Southern Appalachia
One year later: An event analysis and how we move forward.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
As we near the one-year anniversary of Hurricane #Helene, a new Story Map developed by a team at @noaa.gov National Centers for Environmental Information explores the meteorology, forecast, and impacts of Helene as well as the ongoing recovery efforts. arcg.is/aqCD4
NCICS' John Uehling joined Fox Weather recently to discuss the Atlantic tropical cyclone season so far, the key factors that can encourage or hinder tropical cyclone activity, and what to expect over the next few weeks.
Atlantic Basin begins to stir with activity | Latest Weather Clips | FOX Weather
Research Scientist at the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies, John Uehling, joins FOX Weather to discuss the latest stir in activity in the Atlantic
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September 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
NCICS' John Uehling joined Fox Weather recently to discuss the Atlantic tropical cyclone season so far, the key factors that can encourage or hinder tropical cyclone activity, and what to expect over the next few weeks.
NCICS experts played key roles in the BAMS State of the Climate in 2024 report, released today. Laura Stevens and Carl Schreck were editors, John Uehling and Garrett Graham were authors, and Jessicca Allen worked on the report’s complex graphics. Read more: ncics.org/cics-news/th...
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August 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NCICS experts played key roles in the BAMS State of the Climate in 2024 report, released today. Laura Stevens and Carl Schreck were editors, John Uehling and Garrett Graham were authors, and Jessicca Allen worked on the report’s complex graphics. Read more: ncics.org/cics-news/th...
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It's wet-bulb Wednesday! Read a news story from NCICS and a blog post from the NC State Climate Office—they celebrate a journal article on wet-bulb globe temperature from researchers at both institutions. bit.ly/ncicswbgt2025 climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07... @ncsco.bsky.social
A New Approach to Measuring Extreme Heat :: North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies
By Mark Essig A black globe thermometer (center) and a humidity and temperature probe (left) at the NC State Climate Office’s ECONet station at Jockeys Ridge State Park. Photo courtesy of the North…
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July 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's wet-bulb Wednesday! Read a news story from NCICS and a blog post from the NC State Climate Office—they celebrate a journal article on wet-bulb globe temperature from researchers at both institutions. bit.ly/ncicswbgt2025 climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07... @ncsco.bsky.social
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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
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July 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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...
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
Wet-bulb globe temperature offers the best metric for heat stress but requires specialized instruments. NCICS’s Kyle Wodzicki and colleagues offer a fresh approach—and find alarming evidence of extreme heat trends in the Southeast US. @ncsco.bsky.social @kathiedello.bsky.social bit.ly/ncicswbgt2025
A New Approach to Measuring Extreme Heat :: North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies
By Mark Essig A black globe thermometer (center) and a humidity and temperature probe (left) at the NC State Climate Office’s ECONet station at Jockeys Ridge State Park. Photo courtesy of the North…
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July 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Wet-bulb globe temperature offers the best metric for heat stress but requires specialized instruments. NCICS’s Kyle Wodzicki and colleagues offer a fresh approach—and find alarming evidence of extreme heat trends in the Southeast US. @ncsco.bsky.social @kathiedello.bsky.social bit.ly/ncicswbgt2025
Ken Kunkel of NCICS will discuss extreme rainfall and flooding from Hurricane Helene on Tuesday May 6 at the spring meeting of the @nationalacademies.org Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate. Details and registration links at: events.nationalacademies.org/44902_05-202...
Extreme Weather and Lessons for More Resilient Communities: Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate 2025 Spring Meeting
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April 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ken Kunkel of NCICS will discuss extreme rainfall and flooding from Hurricane Helene on Tuesday May 6 at the spring meeting of the @nationalacademies.org Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate. Details and registration links at: events.nationalacademies.org/44902_05-202...
NCICS’s Douglas Rao and Carl Schreck will participate in “Engaging with Communities Impacted by Natural Hazard: Learning from Hurricane Helene,” 11–12 (ET) tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 30, hosted by the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network in Western NC. Register: http://bit.ly/LSEN-WNC
January 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
NCICS’s Douglas Rao and Carl Schreck will participate in “Engaging with Communities Impacted by Natural Hazard: Learning from Hurricane Helene,” 11–12 (ET) tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 30, hosted by the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network in Western NC. Register: http://bit.ly/LSEN-WNC
NCICS’s Douglas Rao and Carl Schreck will participate in “Engaging with Communities Impacted by Natural Hazard: Learning from Hurricane Helene,” 11–12 (ET) Thursday, Jan. 30, hosted by the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network in Western NC. Register: http://bit.ly/LSEN-WNC
January 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NCICS’s Douglas Rao and Carl Schreck will participate in “Engaging with Communities Impacted by Natural Hazard: Learning from Hurricane Helene,” 11–12 (ET) Thursday, Jan. 30, hosted by the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network in Western NC. Register: http://bit.ly/LSEN-WNC
At #AMS2025 today, Nicholas Shanahan will present “Recognizing Appalachia: Rural Engagement to Empower Climate Resilience in a Vital Yet Overlooked Region.” Details and full list of NCICS participants: https://buff.ly/4afgfBT
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January 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
At #AMS2025 today, Nicholas Shanahan will present “Recognizing Appalachia: Rural Engagement to Empower Climate Resilience in a Vital Yet Overlooked Region.” Details and full list of NCICS participants: https://buff.ly/4afgfBT
At #AMS2025 today, Jenny Dissen will present “Supply Chain, Transportation, and Climate Change Variability: Co-Developing Products with the Retail Sector through the Industry Proving Grounds.” Details and full list of NCICS participants:
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January 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
At #AMS2025 today, Jenny Dissen will present “Supply Chain, Transportation, and Climate Change Variability: Co-Developing Products with the Retail Sector through the Industry Proving Grounds.” Details and full list of NCICS participants:
At #AMS2025 today, Carl Schreck will present “Updates on NOAA’s Rapid Attribution Capability: The July 2024 California Heat Wave.” Details and full list of NCICS participants:
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January 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
At #AMS2025 today, Carl Schreck will present “Updates on NOAA’s Rapid Attribution Capability: The July 2024 California Heat Wave.” Details and full list of NCICS participants:
At #AMS2025 today, Ken Kunkel will present “Science Challenges for Constructing Future Projections of Heavy Rainfall Values in NOAA Atlas 15.” Details and full list of NCICS participants:
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January 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
At #AMS2025 today, Ken Kunkel will present “Science Challenges for Constructing Future Projections of Heavy Rainfall Values in NOAA Atlas 15.” Details and full list of NCICS participants:
Nearly two dozen NCICS staff members are presenting their research this week at the 105th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Check out the full list of participating staff and their sessions. #AMS2025
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January 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Nearly two dozen NCICS staff members are presenting their research this week at the 105th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Check out the full list of participating staff and their sessions. #AMS2025
NCICS's Jen Runkle and Maggie Sugg of Appalachian State University explore options for rebuilding maternal health care access in Western North Carolina in this North Carolina Institute of Medicine article: nciom.org/rebuilding-m...
Rebuilding Maternal Health Access in Western North Carolina: Addressing Critical Gaps Amplified by Hurricane Helene - NCIOM
by Jennifer Runkle (North Carolina State University) and Maggie Sugg (Appalachian State University) Hurricane Helene, one of the most catastrophic storms to impact the US mainland since Hurricane Ka...
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December 18, 2024 at 3:03 PM
NCICS's Jen Runkle and Maggie Sugg of Appalachian State University explore options for rebuilding maternal health care access in Western North Carolina in this North Carolina Institute of Medicine article: nciom.org/rebuilding-m...
Nearly two dozen NCICS staff members are presenting their research this week at #AGU24 in Washington, DC. Check out the full list of participating staff and their sessions. @agu.org
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