Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Mini Marco Sets RecordsIf you blinked, you missed it. About a month ago we had a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico that set a record not because it was a huge monster…. it set records because it was so tiny.
Just for fun and my own information, I’m having a little informal “weather election” to get a consensus as to what Eastern Carolina’s favorite kind of weather is. Click here to vote for your favorite kind of weather! Then tomorrow, I’ll have all the “votes” tallied up and post the results right here.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Election Day weather: Will it affect the 2008 election in South Carolina?Most political experts, which I am not, agree that the weather affects voter turnout, and this year’s weather could cause the Pee Dee and Grand Strand to have a bigger than usual impact on the outcome of the SC election. Find out why inside.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Trick or Treat Forecast: What to wear, what to wear? That IS the question.You won’t need an umbrella this Halloween, so I will advise against the Mary Poppins costume this year. However, it probably won’t be warm enough for all the aspiring lifeguards we have out there either. Find out if the weather tonight will be a treat or a trick inside.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Break out the towel!The past few mornings have been cold and frosty, but I’ve been fighting back! If you follow News 13 Mornin’, you know what I’m talking about. If not, click here to find out a sure fire way to make sure you never have to scrape your windshield again.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Fall foliage nears peak in the Carolina mountainsIf you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, the NC mountains will be at peak Fall color. The only trouble—rain! Get your fall foliage update, plus the weekend forecast for the NC mountains right here!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Is frost unusual this early in the season?Most inland areas across Eastern Carolina experienced frost for the first time this fall, but is that unusual or are we just spoiled by the 80 degree weather of just a few days ago?
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The winter forecastWe are a few weeks week into fall, and many people are already asking what the winter will be like. Personally, I do not place much faith in the seasonal forecasts, but there is some skill in making the forecasts, and some global weather patterns can be forecast several months ahead of time.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The garden is thrivingNow that the summer heat is gone, the vegetable garden is bursting back to life.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Planning a trip to the mountains to check out the fall colors? Read this before you go.The latest forecast from Dr. Howie Nuefield, professor of plant physiology at Appalachian State University, is out. Find out if 2008 is expected to be a good year and when the best time to head to the NC mountains will be.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Can a pine cone predict the weather?According to weather folklore, a pine cone can tell us rain is on the way. Is it true, and if so, how?
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Coastal low—a bigger wind event than Hanna?You probably saw all the media coverage Tropical Storm Hanna got a few weeks ago. The storm that will affect our weather today and Friday may never have a name, but could be a bigger wind event that Hanna was. Find out what to expect from this very windy storm inside.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Hanna Rainfall Totals & Peak Wind SpeedsThe Tropical Storm continues to race to the Northeast, but left the Carolinas with significant rainfall Friday and Saturday.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
11pm Tropical UpdateHanna starting to look better on satellite. Hurricane hunters on the way.
