3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (176+ words) Most North Carolina counties are experiencing drought conditions, including around 95% of Wake County. Last month was the fifth driest April on record since 1895, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. The Piedmont region remains in severe to extreme drought…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (533+ words) Drought conditions are worsening across North Carolina, with all 100 counties now in some level of drought and large parts of the state facing severe to extreme conditions. Rainfall over the past six months is running nearly 10 inches below normal in…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (591+ words) March arrived with a jolt of warmth that felt more like early summer than the start of spring. Within days, temperatures plunged again, with cold nights reminding residents that winter had not fully let go. The swings were sharp, and…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (131+ words) Raleigh officials discuss how they're preparing the city for another round of winter weather conditions, on top of last week's ice storm that people are still feeling the effects of. How the city of Raleigh is preparing for a second…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (302+ words) Areas along the Outer Banks are bracing for a winter storm this weekend. The Outer Banks could see two to four feet of inundation and 5- to 12-foot waves in the surf zone. Blizzard conditions are possible in the Outer Banks....

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (549+ words) Living in North Carolina means understanding that our weather has its abrupt changes and forecast challenges. A couple of weeks ago, after hitting 76° at RDU on Jan. 10th, 2026, we dropped into the 30s just 24 hours later. Even this temperature swing can't compare…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago   (299+ words) The year 2025 was a roller coaster of weather patterns for many communities, leaving a lasting impact that will be discussed for years. The year was marked by extreme temperature fluctuations, from chilly winter days accompanied by snow to the scorching…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (195+ words) Water levels at Lake Johnson in Raleigh are being lowered in advance of a tropical system and what's expected to be a wet weekend. The decision comes as several inches of rain are likely throughout North Carolina over the next…...