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Ask the Meteorologist: Why has this year's humidity felt worse than most?
Humidity in the summer is a way of life in North Carolina, but this year has been a bit different...even for us.
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2026 Atlantic hurricane season breaks 60-year record Saturday
We haven't had a single hurricane so far this season. Since the Satellite Era began in 1966, we've never gone until September 12 without a hurricane in the Atlantic.
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Tall Tower Data
Current temperature, humidity, dew point, pressure and wind from sensors at 50, 600, 1,200 and 1,800 feet on WRAL's tower near Auburn, N.C.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How have we been able to see so much rain without a tropical system?
Raleigh has seen its second-wettest July on record, and we've seen all that without a landfalling tropical system. How?
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Ask the Meteorologist: How often have severe risks verified so far this July?
18 of 28 days this July have had risks for severe storms. How often have they verified?
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Ask the Meteorologist: How much more rain do we need now to get out of this drought?
Any time we get some beneficial rain, it is good to embrace the win but also put the rain into perspective. We still need a lot of rain to pull us out of the drought. Let's break down how much rain we have seen so far this month and how much we need to break the drought in a one month period.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How insured are North Carolinians for inland flooding?
Inland flooding is common when it comes to tropical systems. How does North Carolina stack up in terms of flood insurance?
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Ask the Meteorologist: What is a Potential Tropical Cyclone?
The National Hurricane Center began using this terminology in 2017 to issue advisories on non-tropical systems near land.
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WRAL hurricane season outlook: Strong El Niño to impact tropical development
A strong El Niño likely impacts the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. A below-average season is expected, but there are certain areas we need to monitor closely.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What's the limiting factor to severe weather Thursday?
Chances for rain are higher Wednesday night and Thursday, and severe weather likely misses us. We discuss why.
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Drought to have trickle-down effect on North Carolina's burrowing bees
The drought is impacting native bees' ability to burrow beneath the ground. This could impact some things you get from local farms.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What are those interesting clouds in the sky Tuesday?
We've seen a mix of shelf clouds and undulatus asperatus clouds Tuesday morning. How do they form?
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Ask the Meteorologist: Will record breaking heat out west move toward NC soon?
Temperatures have shattered monthly records in many major cities in the western U.S. Is that a sign of things to come here at home?
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Ask the Meteorologist: What changes can we expect during the spring season?
It has already been a warmer-than-average March, and the coming weekend will bring more well-above-average warmth. Let's dive into why we see changing seasons, and then we'll break down what changes to expect over the next few months.
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Ask the Meteorologist: Why is it so hot in the western U.S.?
With spring starting on Friday, we are expecting our temperatures to spring into this weekend. The warmth will be even more extreme out west. Let's dive into the pattern that's causing this heat.
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Ask the Meteorologist: When will we see frost/freeze alerts issued again?
With the record warmth this week, it has certainly felt like springtime. It is also a reminder that we are getting closer to the growing season, but we are not there quite yet. Let's dive into when we typically see our last freeze of the spring and when frost/freeze alerts will be issued again.
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Drought, fire risk remains despite rain
According to the NC State Climate Office, the risk will remain through the weekend. Improvements won't come until first half of next week.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How long has it been since we hit the 80s?
Friday will likely be our first day of the year that we hit 80 degrees! Let's break down how long it has been since we the 80s and the pattern causing this anomalous warmth.
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Introducing WRAL Weather Lab: Go beyond the forecast
Hosted on Substack, WRAL Weather Lab is designed for viewers who want more than the 7-day forecast and current conditions.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How does adverse weather affect car crashes?
From winter weather to heavy rain to fog: adverse weather can have a big impact on the rate of car crashes. Let's dive into a study that analyzes just how much that risk increases with various weather phenomena.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What does the worsening drought mean for us?
With the latest drought monitor released Thursday, the drought conditions continue to worsen across the state. Let's take a look at some of the historic impacts and what this drought could mean for our area.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How much rain would it take to end our drought?
As of the latest update of the U.S Drought Monitor, 68% of the state is now under severe drought with some areas near Charlotte upgraded to an extreme drought. 98% of the state is under a moderate drought. How much rain would it take for us to get out of these drought conditions?
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Ask the Meteorologist: Why will it be so windy this weekend?
A strong cold front passes later Friday into early Saturday, which will bring some showers this evening, older air for the weekend and very gusty winds.
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Schools going remote for Monday; power outages improving across NC
Snow blanketed much of North Carolina between Friday night and Sunday, with some in the state seeing snow late Friday night and others not seeing measurable snow until Saturday evening.
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Snow needed: Central NC facing sixth driest winter since 1944
Central North Carolina is currently experiencing its sixth driest winter on record, with precipitation levels remaining below normal despite recent freezing rain.
