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Meteorological Fall Begins Tuesday — So Why Is It Going to Be 96 Degrees?

August 31, 2026

September 1 marks a date many weather lovers have been waiting for: the beginning of meteorological fall.

There is just one problem.

Someone apparently forgot to tell the atmosphere.

Tropical Atlantic Update: AL97 Likely to Develop in Gulf While Remnants of Dolly Could Get Another Chance

August 31, 2026

The final day of August begins with two areas to watch across the Atlantic basin, including one system that could become a tropical depression or tropical storm before reaching the Gulf Coast.

The 80s Won’t Last: September Begins With a Surge of Summer Heat

August 30, 2026

If you're enjoying the relatively comfortable temperatures across much of North Carolina this weekend, don't get too accustomed to them.

Two Tropical Systems to Watch as the Remnants of Dolly Move Toward the Gulf

August 30, 2026

The Atlantic tropics remain active as we close out August, with two areas being monitored for possible tropical development.

September Starts Tuesday — But the Forecast Looks More Like July

August 29, 2026

September arrives Tuesday, but you probably won’t know it by stepping outside.

Remnants of Dolly Continue West as Gulf System Bears Watching

August 29, 2026

The Atlantic tropics remain active this weekend, but neither of the two areas currently being monitored has a significant chance of tropical development.

North Carolina Landslide Preparedness Week: Landslide Resources

August 28, 2026

All week, I've been focusing on landslide awareness and safety as part of North Carolina Landslide Preparedness Week.

From the Lower 80s Saturday to Dangerous Heat Next Week: What’s Changing?

August 28, 2026

If Saturday's forecast has you thinking that perhaps summer is finally starting to loosen its grip, don't get too comfortable.

Tropical Storm Dolly Struggling as Heavy Rain Threat Shifts Toward Caribbean Islands

August 28, 2026

Tropical Storm Dolly continues racing westward across the Atlantic Friday morning, but increasingly hostile conditions are expected to prevent the storm from strengthening significantly.

Tropical Storm Dolly Forms in the Atlantic, Expected to Be Short-Lived

August 27, 2026

The Atlantic has its newest named storm.

Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday morning, August 27, after Invest 96L developed a well-defined circulation and increasingly organized thunderstorm activity over the central tropical Atlantic.