Friday, September 03, 2010
73° Fair
Hi: 95° | Lo: 73°
Clear
We're on the backside of the hurricane and with winds coming down the mountains, it will be hot and sunny.

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Mars as Big as the Moon! Really?   

You've probably read the email and even forwarded it to your friends and family.

Calm Before the Storm?   

By now, you've heard or seen all the hurricane season forecasts calling for it to be very active with 17-23 named storms.

It Could've Been Worse   

By now, you've likely seen the video of the EF-2 tornado that ripped through parts of Darlington county on Sunday evening. 

Nature at It's Best   

I am so lucky to have such incredibly talented viewers who love to send us their photos of weather and nature.

Forecasting the Perfect Snow Storm   

Snow is always difficult to get around here thanks to the insulating effects of the Atlantic Ocean.

Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain or Rain?   

When winter storms head toward the Carolinas, this is the most important question I have to answer and it's never easy.

Epic Arctic Outbreak   

When you read the title of this blog, you might think I am recapping the intense cold we had the first two weeks of this month or perhaps alerting you to another arctic outbreak looming on the horizon.

Baby It's Cold Outside   

So you think it's cold now?  This may be nothing compared to what looks to be coming down the pike this weekend and beyond.

Famine to Feast   

Back in early May, it was becoming apparent that El Nino conditions were developing.

2009 Hurricane Season Recap   

After six long months of waiting and wondering, the 2009 hurricane season comes to a close.  The season produced just 9 named storms, 3 of which became hurricanes and 2 of those becoming intense hurricanes.

Leonids to Light Up the Sky Monday Night   

It looks like the weather is going to be very nice for this year's Leonid Meteor Shower.

Deadliest Hurricanes   

Contrary to popular belief, the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history was not Hurricane Katrina. Not even close.

Tornado Confirmed West of Conway   

Tornado Confirmed West of Conway

Intern Cathy Evans farewell   

Intern Cathy Evans farewell

The Perseids are Coming!   

Earth is entering a stream of dusty debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle.

Turning up the Heat   

This past July was the most pleasant one in the 16 years I've been here.

Storms Rip Through Robeson County   

On Monday morning, a powerful complex of thunderstorms roared through several Border Belt counties producing extensive damage.

1984 Carolinas Tornado Outbreak   

It's hard to believe it's been 25 years since the Carolinas endured it's largest and most devastating tornado outbreak in history.

End of an Era   

It's lights out for a long-time forecasting tool. The NGM (Nested Grid Model), a 48-hour numerical model of the atmosphere, made it's last forecast Monday night, March 3rd.

To See or Not to See....   

Despite incredible advances in technology, each year for the past 122, we've turned to a fury rodent to determine if winter continues for another six weeks or an early spring is in store.

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