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🌀 Hurricane Isaias Update: Good afternoon, everyone. I know you've been waiting for this; here's my forecast update on Isaias's indirect impacts on North Carolina this weekend. The positives: This is NOT a repeat of Helene by any means at all, so please don't think that! The weekend isn't a total washout; there will be dry time, and the storm is moving fast enough to clear out pretty quickly. The world is not ending here in NC, and we will be just fine. Don't stress. Isaias became a...

North Carolina will see some indirect impacts from Hurricane Isaias

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North Carolina will see some indirect impacts from Hurricane Isaias

🌀 Hurricane Isaias Update: Good afternoon, everyone. I know you've been waiting for this; here's my forecast update on Isaias's indirect impacts on North Carolina this weekend. The positives: This is NOT a repeat of Helene by any means at all, so please don't think that! The weekend isn't a total washout; there will be dry time, and the storm is moving fast enough to clear out pretty quickly. The world is not ending here in NC, and we will be just fine. Don't stress. Isaias became a...

STATEWIDE SNAPSHOT

HOTTEST RIGHT NOW

83°F

Central NC

COOLEST RIGHT NOW

69°F

High Country

1 active alert in effect for NC

No active alerts in North Carolina

Temps ranging from 69° in High Country to 83° in Central NC. Mild humidity across NC with dew points in the mid to upper 50s. Mostly sunny skies across North Carolina. 1 active alert in effect across NC.

Mountains

32°

Triad

32°

Central

32°

Charlotte

32°

Coastal

32°

OBX

32°

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October 6, 2026

Tropical Update: Tracking the tropics, Tropical Depression 9 has developed. Expected to become a Hurricane.

NEW: Well Hurricane season appears to want to go out with a bang, when I got up this morning I figured we would end the day with a Tropical Depression and here we are. As of 5 PM, Tropical Depression 9 has developed about 630 miles SW of the Mouth of the Mississippi River, it is forecast to become Tropical Storm Isaias by tomorrow and the first Hurricane of the season on Thursday in the middle of the Gulf. I know there is a lot of PTSD from looking at a very similar cone to Hurricane Helene,...

September 22, 2026

Growing risk of Coastal Flooding along the Outer Banks

Our Nor’easter will start to get going by tomorrow evening. I'm still expecting a Coastal Flooding risk along the Outer Banks. Winds along the Outer Banks will gust 30-45 MPH tomorrow; coastal flooding risk will begin by tomorrow evening, but based on the data, the greatest risk of moderate coastal flooding will be with high tide Thursday morning, Thursday night, and Friday morning. We will likely see flooding along Highway 12 on Pea Island, south of Oregon Inlet and potentially in Buxton. So...

YOUR CURRENT CONDITIONS

Raleigh, NC

83°F

Mostly Sunny

FEELS LIKE

83°

HUMIDITY

43%

DEW POINT

58°

WIND

5 mph W

Outer Banks

Kill Devil Hills area

73°

H: 92°

74

Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Central NC

Raleigh area

83°

H: 101°

74

Sunny, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

High Country

Boone area

69°

H: 82°

64

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Coastal

Wilmington area

77°

H: 97°

78

Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 13 mph.

Piedmont Triad

Greensboro area

79°

H: 98°

72

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Mountains

Asheville area

74°

H: 90°

67

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Charlotte Metro

Charlotte area

78°

H: 97°

74

Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

Foothills

Hickory area

77°

H: 96°

70

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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NWS Alert

Beach Hazards Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 10:04AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC ONSET: Jun 14, 2:04 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 12:00 AM UTC WHAT: Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. WHERE: The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. INSTRUCTION: Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.

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NWS Alert

Heat Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Heat Advisory issued June 14 at 11:12AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC ONSET: Jun 14, 3:12 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 12:00 AM UTC WHAT: Heat index values up to 104. WHERE: A portion of central North Carolina. INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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NWS Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 15 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 15, 12:00 AM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 2:00 AM UTC WHAT: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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NWS Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:00 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 1:00 AM UTC WHAT: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

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NWS Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:00 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 1:00 AM UTC WHAT: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Coastal Brunswick County. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

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NWS Alert

Beach Hazards Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:12 PM

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 6:13 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 1:00 AM UTC WHAT: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Coastal Brunswick County. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

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NWS Alert

Beach Hazards Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:12 PM

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 6:13 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 1:00 AM UTC WHAT: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

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NWS Alert

Heat Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:12 PM

The Heat Advisory has been cancelled. ONSET: Jun 14, 10:25 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 10:40 PM UTC

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NWS Alert

Special Weather Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:11 PM

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:32PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:32 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 11:30 PM UTC WHAT: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE: Roanoke Rapids, Warrenton, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Dortches, Littleton, Red Oak, Enfield, Weldon, and Whitakers. INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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NWS Alert

Special Weather Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:11 PM

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:40 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 11:30 PM UTC WHAT: Wind gusts up to 40 mph. WHERE: Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Smoky Mountains-Fontana Area, Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Lake, Fontana Village, Smoky Mountains-Twentymile Creek, Smoky Mountains-Kuwohi, Smoky Mountains-Deep Creek, and Wesser. INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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NWS Alert

Special Weather Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:11 PM

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:47 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 11:30 PM UTC WHAT: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE: Lillington, Dunn, Angier, Godwin, Spring Lake, Erwin, Coats, Linden, Raven Rock State Park, and Pineview. INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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NWS Alert

Special Weather Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:11 PM

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:54 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 11:30 PM UTC WHAT: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. WHERE: Lumberton, Dillon, Pembroke, Fairmont, Latta, Rowland, Hamer, South Of The Border, Barnesville, Buie, Purvis, Little Rock, Minturn, Elrod, Raemon, Proctorville, Mcdonald, Orrum, Raynham, and Mcleod Medical Center. INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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What Meteorologists are Looking For on Radar During Severe Weather

We've all experienced it - gathering around the TV as the broadcast meteorologist goes through a list of cities and towns in the path of a tornado-warned storm. But how do meteorologists know when to warn a storm? What are meteorologists looking for? If you've ever driven past a National Weather Service office, there's likely one thing that stood out - a NEXRAD (Next-Generation Radar) doppler radar. The NEXRAD Radar at Fort Fix in New Jersey A Brief History of Weather Radar Prior to the...

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