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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Oct. 10. The weather forecast looks great for sailors and parents looking to fly kites with the kids this weekend. If you’re planning a trip to the beach you might want to pivot and head to the mountains. The nor’easter slamming the East Coast is expected to dump anywhere from four to ten inches of […]
Oct. 6. Hot start to the week but autumn temps roll back in midweek with a chance of some rain. Great weather to start repairing those tall fescue lawns. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Tonight partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light east wind. Tuesday: […]
Oct. 3. Autumn is in full swing. The tides will turn (at least in the short term) for the 1-3 Panthers or the 1-3 Dolphins on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, let’s hope it’s for the former. Get out and enjoy the weather this weekend. Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind […]
Sept. 29. There are no current watches or warnings on the East coast for Tropical Storm Imelda or Hurricane Humberto as both are forecast to stay far out in the Atlantic. After a hot, humid stretch last week are we finally settling into fall? The leaves in the mountains say yes. Today: Showers. High near […]
Sept. 26. There are two tropical systems in the Atlantic. The first, Humberto, formed into a hurricane this morning and was located about 465 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. No watches or warnings have been issued for the United States, according to the National Hurricane Center. The second system is expected to strengthen and […]
Sept. 22. It’s fall y’all but the temperatures feel more like summer than autumn. Some much-needed rain could be headed our way later this week. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 63 and calm wind. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near […]