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North Carolina Landslide Preparedness Week: Landslide? Stay Inside!

August 26, 2026

As North Carolina Landslide Preparedness Week continues, we've talked about what landslides are and whether you could be in a landslide danger zone.

Today's topic focuses on what to do when the danger becomes immediate.

Why Friday’s Heavy Rain Threat Is Getting My Attention Across the Region

August 26, 2026

Friday is becoming the weather day that has my attention this week across a large part of western and central North Carolina.

AL96 Has a 60% Chance of Tropical Development in the Atlantic

August 26, 2026

The tropical Atlantic remains active this Wednesday morning, with an area of low pressure southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands continuing to show the potential to become the Atlantic's next tropical depression.

North Carolina Landslide Preparedness Week: Are You in the Landslide Danger Zone?

August 25, 2026

As North Carolina Landslide Preparedness Week continues, today’s topic focuses on an important question: Are you in the landslide danger zone?

Heavy Rain vs. Severe Weather: Why Thursday and Friday Could Be More About Water

August 25, 2026

A more active weather pattern is taking shape across the North Carolina Piedmont and surrounding region for the second half of the week.

Two Atlantic Systems Being Monitored as AL96 Shows Increasing Development Potential

August 25, 2026

The tropical Atlantic remains active Tuesday morning with two areas being monitored for possible development.

North Carolina Landslide Preparedness Week: Understanding the Hazard Beneath Our Feet

August 24, 2026

This week is North Carolina Landslide Preparedness Week, an opportunity to learn more about landslides, where they happen, what causes them, and how North Carolinians can prepare for this potentially dangerous natural hazard.

Four Counties, One Region: Why the Forecast Can Be Different Just a Few Miles Away

August 24, 2026

One week ago, Rowan County Weather officially became Rowan County Weather and Regional Forecast.

Two Areas to Watch in the Atlantic as Development Chances Reach 50%

August 24, 2026

The Atlantic basin continues to show signs of activity as we move deeper into the heart of hurricane season.

Why Does 85 Degrees Feel So Much Better Today? It’s All About the Dewpoint

August 23, 2026

Walk outside across much of the Piedmont and western North Carolina this afternoon and you may notice something almost immediately: it feels good.