Weather Blog

Potential Tropical Cyclone Ten

August 27, 2017

With the focus over the past few days being on Hurricane Harvey from a national level we have had a tropical storm silently making its presence known in the Atlantic. This storm looks to affect the North Carolina Coastline the question at this point is how strong will it get.

The 2017 Fall Foliage Report

August 26, 2017

We are quickly approaching the fall season. With the changing of the season and the cooler weather. The leaves will start to change. Once that occurs everyone likes to go see the leaves in the mountains. To get a preview of whats coming our way.

You could see a rain drop today. I wouldn't count on it

August 25, 2017

The cooler temps are here and the lower humidity is making it feel pretty good outside. The front is still close enough that we could see some very isolated shower activity later this afternoon. I wouldn't look for it though. It will be that scattered. 

A cool down begins today. Can't rule out a few showers.

August 24, 2017

A cold front is moving through the area and bringing a much needed cool down with it. There is also a chance for some isolated showers along the front as it continues to pass through. The good news is the showers will be temporary and isolated.

General Thunderstorm Risk and one more day of Heat!

August 23, 2017

We are working on our last day of 90º weather at least for the near term. We have a cool down that will start making its way into the county later this evening. The cold front bringing this cool down will bring the chance of showers and storms along with it.

The Heat is on today. A cool down is on the way

August 22, 2017

After yesterday's Eclipse the big story weather wise today is the heat. The good news is relief is on the way. More on that shortly. Let's take a look at what we have to go through first!. The Storms Prediction Center has us under a General Thunderstorm Risk for today. 

 

The Eclipse Day Forecast

August 21, 2017

It's finally here! The Day of the Great American Total Solar Eclipse! We have been talking about this event for sometime now and the culmination happens today starting just after 1pm. The weather looks pretty good for our viewing here in the county.

Total Solar Eclipse less than 24 hours away!

August 20, 2017

We are now less than 24 hours away from the Total Solar Eclipse. The forecast looks great! I wanted to take a moment to give you an update and also share with you a video for safe viewing tips during the eclipse. 

Total Solar Eclipse Forecast Update 8/19/17

August 19, 2017

We are now just 3 days away from the Total Solar Eclipse! The good news now is we can begin to use short range models to determine how good our viewing will be. As of right now things look pretty good for the viewing of the Total Solar Eclipse. Starting with the rain chances. 

Marginal Risk For Severe Weather This Evening

August 18, 2017

We have reached the end of another work week. The rain chances are up for this evening and the Storms Prediction Center has us under a Marginal Risk for Severe Weather this evening