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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · 2d

In September, we saw more fall-like days along with ongoing dryness and the return of drought in parts of North Carolina. #ncwx

Our monthly summary has more on September and an update on this hot-and-cold hurricane season.
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Drought Digs Back in During a Storm-Sapped September - North Carolina State Climate Office

Limited rainfall brought drought back last month, while our temperatures were mostly typical for the first month of fall. Last month had a quiet start but a busy end in the tropics, as we discuss in o...

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · 13d

Almost half of North Carolina has seen their worst ever tropical event within the past decade, including storms such as Florence and Helene.

Does this match your local perception? What do you remember about these storms?

Read more in our Helene lookback: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...

A map of the worst tropical events across North Carolina as of September 2025

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · 14d

Today marks one year since the first raindrops fell ahead of Hurricane Helene, which became our state's costliest and deadliest storm on record. #ncwx

On the Climate Blog, we revisit Helene amid the context of a stormy decade across North Carolina.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...

An aerial photo of flooding in western Buncombe County after Hurricane Florence, by NCDOT

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Sep 4

We just wrapped up an unseasonably cool August that started wet and ended dry in North Carolina. #ncwx

Our latest monthly summary has more on the past month’s weather, the summer statistics, and the stories to watch this fall.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...

A temperature summary infographic for North Carolina in August 2025, including a map and historical rankings

A precipitation summary infographic for North Carolina in August 2025, including a map and historical rankings

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Sep 3

With the peak of hurricane season approaching, it's a good time to catch up on tropical storm science, hazards, preparedness steps, and more.

Check out our newly updated Hurricanes content for a crash course in North Carolina tropical weather. #ncwx

🔗: products.climate.ncsu.edu/weather/hurr...

A map of the maximum rainfall from tropical systems affecting North Carolina from July 2005 through July 2025

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Aug 28

NEWS: Our director @kathiedello.bsky.social is moving to NC DEQ as the state's Assistant Secretary of Resilience.

Over the past six years, Kathie elevated our office, helping us bring science to more people, and in response to changing hazards, across the state.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

A photo of Dr. Kathie Dello at the State Climate Office

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Aug 22

As Hurricane Erin heads away today, we're taking an early look at the storm's impacts in eastern North Carolina, from winds to waves to overwash. #ncwx

Plus: What does Erin have in common with legendary Hurricane Isabel?

Our Climate Blog has more ⬇️

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

A satellite image of Hurricane Erin off the coast of North Carolina on Thursday, August 21 at 8 am

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Aug 5

From Chantal's soaking to the late-month heat wave, July was stormy and steamy in North Carolina, with record warmth overnight and record high dew points.

Our latest monthly summary has more on the warm, wet July weather. #ncwx

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

An infographic showing temperature rankings and extremes in North Carolina for July 2025

An infographic showing precipitation rankings and extremes in North Carolina for July 2025

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Aug 5

Five years ago this week, Hurricane Isaias made landfall in North Carolina, bringing a damaging storm surge and deadly inland tornadoes.

Our lookback has more on this turning point storm and how its preparedness measures carried beyond the coastline.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

A photo of a high water vehicle from the National Guard driving through flooding on Oak Island after Isaias

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jul 31

MORG was one of ten ECONet stations to record wind gusts of more than 50 miles per hour during Helene. What an active first year for this station!

A graphic noting the 50.6 mph wind gust measured by our Morganton ECONet station during Hurricane Helene

A graphic showing the Morganton ECONet station's location with a link to view more at econet.climate.ncsu.edu

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jul 31

In just one year, this station has seen almost 90 degrees of temperature variations, plus two heavy rain events from Debby and Helene.

A graphic showing the temperature extremes during the first year of observations at the Morganton ECONet station

A graphic showing the rainfall totals from our Morganton ECONet station during Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jul 31

One year ago, we installed our ECONet station at @ncssm-morganton.bsky.social in Morganton. Today, we wish a happy first birthday to MORG!

A graphic celebrating the one-year anniversary of weather data collection from our ECONet station in Morganton, NC

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jul 30

The heat is on this week, and that means more stress during outdoor activities. Together with @ncstate-ncics.bsky.social, we're looking at what historical trends and recent extremes in Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures tell us about heat risk in North Carolina. #ncwx

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...

A photo of Lejeune High School football players practicing on a sunny day. (Photo by Sgt. Bryan Peterson/Marine Corps Installations East)

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jul 7

With more than 10 inches of rain in spots, Tropical Storm Chantal produced flooding and damage across central NC over the past 24 hours. #ncwx

Our latest blog post reviews the rainfall totals, river crests, and other initial impacts from Chantal.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...

A map of precipitation totals from Tropical Storm Chantal in North Carolina

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jul 7

Beginning our recap of recent weather, we look back at the rain, heat, and air quality hazards in June. #ncwx (Stay tuned for a Chantal recap, coming soon!)

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...

A temperature summary infographic for June 2025 in North Carolina

A precipitation summary infographic for June 2025 in North Carolina

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jun 26

Nine months ago, Hurricane Helene roared into western NC, and since the flooding receded, another impact has lit up the mountain landscape. #ncwx

With insights from @usfs.bsky.social, NC Forest Service, and NWS GSP, we look at the fire danger following Helene:
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A photo of a dozer cutting a containment line on the Deep Woods fire in March. (Photo by Natalie Garrett/NC Forest Service)

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jun 25

Yesterday was a scorcher, and 31 of our 45 ECONet stations set new daily record high temperatures. #ncwx

Our hottest spot down in the Sandhills was Lilesville, which topped out at 102.7°F — the hottest day there since June 30, 2012. 🥵

A map of NC ECONet stations that set new daily record high temperatures on June 24, 2025

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jun 19

Nearly eight months after it first emerged, drought is gone in North Carolina. #ncwx

Today on the Climate Blog, we look back on this drought and its impacts, including an active spring fire season across the state. #ncwx

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06...

An animation of US Drought Monitor maps for North Carolina from mid-October 2024 through mid-June 2025

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jun 18

There's more to measuring heat stress than just a thermometer! The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) includes the effects of humidity, wind, and solar radiation, which better captures heat impacts on hot days like today.

See more and current conditions at econet.climate.ncsu.edu/wbgt

ECONet Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) Page – Environment & Climate Observing Network

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are currently seeing heat index values in the low to mid 90s across stations in our ECONet. With heat season now upon us, do you know the signs of heat illness?

Infographic depicting the signs and responses for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Jun 3

Last month was one of our top ten wettest Mays on record statewide, which helped drought disappear and flowers (and crops) flourish. #ncwx

Our latest climate summary has more on May, plus a hurricane season preview.

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06...

An infographic showing the May precipitation summary for North Carolina

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · May 22

For the first time since early January, Severe Drought (D2) is off the map in North Carolina thanks to recent showers and storms across the Coastal Plain. #ncwx

An infographic showing the current US Drought Monitor status for North Carolina and describing recent impacts and changes

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · May 5

April featured some hot days, an unseasonable Easter, and a lack of the usual spring showers across North Carolina.

Our latest climate summary includes a review of April's weather and a roundup of current drought impacts. #ncwx

📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/05...

An infographic showing April's temperatures, extremes, and rankings in North Carolina

An infographic showing April's precipitation, extremes, and rankings in North Carolina

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Apr 25

"Whether it's heat stress on cattle and poultry, or disease monitoring for crops, or chill hours for berries, this information is extremely useful for those kinds of things,” Heuser added.

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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · Apr 25

“This is a way for people to see that this data is being used in applications,” said Heuser. “They can go look at people who are talking about eggs or pork or beef. Our data is helping them make sure that their animals are safe, so they can still produce those kinds of products."

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