Weather
Weekend weather: Go fly a kite
Nov. 14. Pleasant fall temperatures return this weekend, with a high in the mid-70s on Sunday. There’s always one or two weekends each fall when the winds pick up and blow most of the leaves off the trees. Sunday looks like a great day to grab the kids or grandkids and head outside to learn […]
Weather: Temps drop and wind picks up this week
Nov. 10. Might be time to winterize your irrigation system as cold temperatures and winds roll in this week. We hope to see you at the annual Veterans Day Program tomorrow morning at Town Hall. Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 […]
Weekend Weather: Forecast and weather websites
Nov. 7. Before we get to the weekend, I did some research to find out which weather website is best for the forecasts we share with our readers on Mondays and Fridays. Here’s what I learned: Weather.gov and Weather.com use different forecasting models, update cycles, and methods of interpretation. Weather.gov relies on forecasts generated by […]
Weather: Cool, clear forecast on Election Day
Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Tuesday night clear, with a low around 42. Light southwest wind. Wednesday: […]
Weekend weather: Cool and dry with a late night candy binge
Oct. 31. There are few guarantees when it comes to holiday weather, but we’ve noticed one over the years: It’s almost always cool and crisp on Halloween night. Tonight looks like the perfect forecast for a warm fire after trick-or-treating. One other guarantee unrelated to weather — the kids’ Halloween bags will be at least […]
Weather: Rain in the forecast all week
Oct. 27. Looks like we’ll get some much-needed rain with showers in the forecast most of the week. The temperature is forecasted to drop into the 30s on Friday night – the last time we dipped below 40 was on March 11. Today: Showers. Patchy fog after 10am. High near 51. Northeast wind 10 to […]
Weekend Weather: Welcome to fire pit season
Oct. 24. Fire pit season is officially here. If you’re new to North Carolina, fire pit season is in the fall because it’s way too cold in the winter. Time to crack the windows at night, bundle up and enjoy the crisp autumn air. Just make sure the fire is out before you go to […]
Weather: Perfect week to patch that tall fescue
Oct. 20. We finally got some much-needed rain on Sunday, but not enough to make up for the dry stretch we’re in. When you’re middle-aged, you look at temperatures like this and think, “Now that’s some great grass-growing weather.” Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight clear, with […]
Weekend weather: Carolina blue skies (sorry Duke fans)
Oct. 17. The leaves in the mountains are peaking at higher elevations, with vibrant colors now creeping into the hills below. Comfortable temperatures and calm winds make it perfect for a day on the lake. Get outside and enjoy the fall weather. Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind. Tonight mostly cloudy, with […]
Weather: highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s
Oct. 13. The forecast is calling for highs in the 70s each day this week. The last time we experienced five straight days with highs in the 70s was the first week of April. Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy, […]
