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Warm, windy days with few relieving rains helped pollen proliferate and wildfires whip up across North Carolina last month. Our March climate summary has more on an overall warm and dry month statewide. #ncwx climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/04/d…

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/s…

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

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/s…

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

A dangerous heat wave is likely over the next week in Central NC. Hottest weather will be Wed/Thu of this week, then Sun thru Tue of next week. Highs: 90s to near 100°. Expected heat index: As high as upper 90s to near 110°. See heat.gov for safety tips. #ncwx

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

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/d…

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. 🥵

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 Southern Research, N.C. Forest Service, and NWS GSP, we look at the fire danger following Helene: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06/h…

From wildfire smoke this spring to heat-induced ozone formation this summer, our air quality has been active in 2025. #ncwx Working with NC Air Quality Forecast, we've updated our AIR tool with new data and features to enhance our monitoring capabilities. 🖥️: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/air/

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