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. https://t.co/wdQH970xIF

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: https://t.co/qs26swKoBs

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. 📰: https://t.co/qs26swKoBs

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. 📰: https://t.co/ol0dM31QfY

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 🔗: https://t.co/GjG3nBfJnt

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 ⬇️ 📰: https://t.co/JrkPTCBOhp

🌀 Hurricane Erin Update – August 18, 2025 Tune in to our update featuring NCEM staff. https://t.co/T8tz1tjs4t For all the latest information, visit https://t.co/02UU4BfUbW. #ReadyNC #ErinNC

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 📰: https://t.co/mRvhQe3lb9

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. 📰: https://t.co/nPWgASisyU

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!

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

One year ago, we installed our ECONet station at @NCSSM in Morganton. Today, we wish a happy first birthday to MORG!

The heat is on this week, and that means more stress during outdoor activities. Together with @NCState_NCICS, we're looking at what historical trends and recent extremes in Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures tell us about heat risk in North Carolina. #ncwx 📰: https://t.co/Ix9lOX0dhT

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. 📰: https://t.co/w5PtJXiiTk

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!) 📰: https://t.co/RP1Zg3sGo9

Here's a look at heat index values across the region as of 1 pm (map courtesy of our partners @NCSCO). While not as high as those seen earlier this week, it's still important to be careful if you're outside today.

From wildfire smoke this spring to heat-induced ozone formation this summer, our air quality has been active in 2025. #ncwx Working with @NCDAQ_Forecast, we've updated our AIR tool with new data and features to enhance our monitoring capabilities. 🖥️:

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_srs, @ncforestservice, and @NWSGSP, we look at the fire danger following Helene: https://t.co/hTZtdhsvff

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. 🥵

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 📰: https://t.co/gaO8uvBEoL