/tags/national-weather-service National Weather Service en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:36:17 GMT /news/2025-03-05/tornadoes-north-carolina-prepare-statistics-often Much of central and eastern North Carolina is in a tornado watch on Wednesday. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:36:17 GMT /news/2025-03-05/tornadoes-north-carolina-prepare-statistics-often Mitchell Northam /environment/2025-02-19/schools-closed-north-carolina-braces-winter-storm-snow Re-freezing could also result in black ice and slick travel conditions. Significant ice accumulations were forecast in eastern North Carolina, the National Weather Service said. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:52:04 GMT /environment/2025-02-19/schools-closed-north-carolina-braces-winter-storm-snow Mitchell Northam, Will Michaels, Sharryse Piggott, Sascha Cordner /news/2025-01-22/north-carolina-record-snow-closing-schools-roads-hazardous The National Weather Service says 1.5 inches of snow fell at Raleigh-Durham International Airport overnight — a record that ties the 2022 mark. In eastern North Carolina, Morehead City saw five inches of snow. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:39:32 GMT /news/2025-01-22/north-carolina-record-snow-closing-schools-roads-hazardous Mitchell Northam, Bradley George /news/2025-01-09/winter-storm-north-carolina-warning The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a winter storm warning that will go into effect starting Friday at 1 p.m. and will last until Saturday 10 a.m. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:56:12 GMT /news/2025-01-09/winter-storm-north-carolina-warning ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ News /news/2025-01-03/north-carolina-braces-cold-front-winter-storm Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 35 miles per hour and temperatures could reach as low as mid-20’s. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:41:47 GMT /news/2025-01-03/north-carolina-braces-cold-front-winter-storm Sharryse Piggott /news/2024-12-06/nws-cold-central-nc-triangle-triad The National Weather Service says Friday is forecast to be the coldest night of this winter season so far for Central North Carolina. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:53:00 GMT /news/2024-12-06/nws-cold-central-nc-triangle-triad Sascha Cordner /news/2024-09-17/tropical-disturbance-floods-north-carolina-coast-wilmington The storm did flood several blocks of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, and bring widespread wind gusts over 40 mph. North Carolina's governor urged people to stay off the roads in stormy conditions. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:26:25 GMT /news/2024-09-17/tropical-disturbance-floods-north-carolina-coast-wilmington Bradley George, Sharryse Piggott, Mitchell Northam /environment/2024-08-05/hurricane-debby-north-carolina-enchanced-watch-status-florida The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flash flooding to most areas in North Carolina. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:05:57 GMT /environment/2024-08-05/hurricane-debby-north-carolina-enchanced-watch-status-florida Brianna Atkinson /environment/2023-08-30/idalia-landfall-franklin-north-carolina-effects-hurricanes-wednesday The National Weather Service says Hurricane Idalia will bring heavy rain and winds to the Triangle on Thursday. Some places south of Raleigh can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph at times. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:43:13 GMT /environment/2023-08-30/idalia-landfall-franklin-north-carolina-effects-hurricanes-wednesday Mitchell Northam, Sharryse Piggott /environment/2023-03-08/officials-urge-north-carolina-residents-to-be-prepared-as-part-of-severe-weather-preparedness-week State and weather officials gave tips about how to ready for severe weather during the annual statewide tornado drill. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:09:52 GMT /environment/2023-03-08/officials-urge-north-carolina-residents-to-be-prepared-as-part-of-severe-weather-preparedness-week Sharryse Piggott