A thunderstorm is a local storm that produces lightning and thunder. Thunderstorms are often accompanied by showery rain and gusty winds, and may also bring hail or snow.
The week of March 1-7 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina.
Although winter comes as no surprise, the snow and freezing rain can cause major disruption to services we take for granted such as roads, public transit, grocery stores and emergency services.
UNC has submitted a FEMA grant for a generator to be installed at the Emergency Operations Center. A public comment period is open until Oct. 30.
As of this morning the track of Hurricane Dorian appears to be slowly heading toward the North Carolina coast with expected impacts to our area.
The combination of temperatures in the upper 90s along with dew points in the mid-70s will result in heat index values of 108 to 113 degrees each afternoon and evening this weekend.
Hurricane season started June 1, and we are starting to see more tropical development as the summer progresses.
The time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins, when you have the time and are not under pressure.
Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane approaches.
If you plan to ride out the storm in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications.
