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Jun 11

Amid dry weather and warming temperatures this week, we've seen drought degradation in central and eastern North Carolina, including the emergence of Exceptional Drought (D4) in the northern Piedmont. #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina as of June 9, 2026

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Jun 4

It took all month, but May finally brought widespread rain that helped improve — but not remove — our ongoing drought. Our climate summary has more on a seasonable May, plus a check-in on the spring and year-to-date stats across North Carolina. #ncwx climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/0…

Rain Returns in May As a Hot, Dry Spring Wraps Up

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Jun 4

As more moisture has soaked in and new showers popped up last week, we've seen additional improvements to Severe (D2) and Extreme Drought (D3) conditions across western NC. The northern tier remains extremely dry and in need of more rain. #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts in North Carolina as of June 2, 2026

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May 28

Last weekend's rainfall brought a round of widespread improvements on the latest drought map, including the removal of Exceptional Drought (D4) and a reduction in Extreme Drought (D3). #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina as of May 26, 2026

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May 21

With hurricane season on the horizon, we're taking a closer look at the current outlooks, including the tug of war between a warm Atlantic and an emerging El Niño, plus what's at stake for North Carolina. #ncwx climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/0…

El Niño Looms Large Over This Hurricane Season

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May 21

Heading outdoors for the holiday? 🏃‍♂️ Don't wait until you're thirsty to hydrate! Schedule workouts for cooler times of day and take frequent breaks in the shade. #HeatSafety

An infographic depicting things you should do during extreme heat including: wear light clothing, drink plenty of water, and never leave people of pets in a closed car.

ALT An infographic depicting things you should do during extreme heat including: wear light clothing, drink plenty of water, and never leave people of pets in a closed car.

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May 21

This week's hot, dry weather brought more expansion of Extreme Drought (D3) in the east and the emergence of Exceptional Drought (D4) in the northwest amid a record dry start to the year there. #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina as of May 19, 2026

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May 20

Be a good neighbor. 🏘️ Check on the elderly, those with underlying health conditions, and outdoor workers during periods of extreme heat. A quick check-in can prevent a heat-related crisis. Learn more about who’s most at risk: heat.gov/who-is-most-at-risk… #HeatSafety

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May 18

Do you know the signs? Heat stroke is a medical emergency. 🚨 If you see confusion, slurred speech, or a temp above 103°F, call 911. #HeatSafety

An infographic depicting the symptoms of heat exhaustion on the left and heat stroke on the right. The picture also shows you what actions you should take in case of heat exhaustion (get to a cooler area, loosen clothing, sip cool water) or heat stroke (CALL 911)

ALT An infographic depicting the symptoms of heat exhaustion on the left and heat stroke on the right. The picture also shows you what actions you should take in case of heat exhaustion (get to a cooler area, loosen clothing, sip cool water) or heat stroke (CALL 911)

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May 14

👍The Good News: Exceptional Drought (D4) is gone after last week's heavy rain in the southern Piedmont. 👎The Bad News: Improvements elsewhere were hard to come by, and we've got a hot, dry week ahead. #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina as of May 12, 2026

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May 11

We're pleased to officially announce our new director and North Carolina's next state climatologist, Dr. Jared Bowden! Jared is a North Carolina native and NC State graduate who has more than 20 years of experience with climate research in the state. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/0…

ALT A photo of Dr. Jared Bowden, the new director of the North Carolina State Climate Office

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May 7

More widespread rainfall over the past week helped slow the expansion of drought, but we still saw a slight increase of Extreme Drought (D3) coverage in parts of northwestern and central North Carolina. #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina as of May 5, 2026

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May 5

Heat season is here! Join us next Monday, May 11 from 1 to 3 pm for North Carolina’s 2026 Heat Season Kickoff Meeting. Get a 2026 heat outlook from @NWS and learn about tools and resources to support community readiness. ℹ️: deq.nc.gov/news/events/north…

ALT A graphic promoting the 2026 Heat Season Kickoff Meeting on May 11 at 1 pm

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May 4

April finished as our 2️⃣nd warmest and 5️⃣th driest on record in North Carolina, and that combination led to intensifying drought and newly emerging impacts, as our monthly climate summary details. #ncwx climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/0…

An Anomalous April Was Hot and Dry with Deepening Drought

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Apr 30

The current drought is bad, but 100 years ago, we had it even worse during the historic 1925-26 drought. #ncwx Our latest blog post tells the story of that event, including the changes it inspired in our state and takeaways for today. climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/0…

A Century-Old Drought Offers Parallels to Today

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Apr 30

Rain returned to parts of the state this week, but the Piedmont remained mostly dry and saw an expansion of Extreme Drought (D3) and the emergence of Exceptional Drought (D4) for the first time since March 4, 2008. #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina

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Apr 23

As drought continues to degrade, it's now causing water restrictions, increased fire danger, and bone dry soils. For more on this drought's origins, intensity, and impacts, check out our latest blog post and summary from today's webinar. #ncwx climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/0…

About Extreme Drought: What to Know This Spring and Beyond

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Apr 23

Extreme Drought (D3) continued to expand this week as streamflow levels bottomed out and water restrictions began to be implemented. #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the current drought status and recent impacts in North Carolina

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Apr 22

NWS Raleigh's Hydrologist Barrett Smith will participate in a panel to discuss the expanding and intensifying drought across North Carolina. You can join a webinar sponsored by the State Climate Office of North Carolina on Thursday, April 23rd at 11am. go.ncsu.edu/drought2026

ALT Image advertising the drought webinar sponsored by the State Climate Office of NC on Thursday, April 23rd at 11 am.

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Apr 9

Drought continued to degrade this week, now reaching Extreme Drought (D3) levels in parts of the southern Mountains, western Piedmont, and northern Coastal Plain. #ncwx

ALT An infographic showing the latest drought status and impacts across North Carolina

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Apr 9

For more about this ongoing drought and its impacts, join us for a webinar with state drought experts on Thursday, April 23rd at 11 am. Registration is required but free at the link below. A recording and blog summary will be posted afterwards. ➡️ go.ncsu.edu/drought2026

ALT A graphic promoting the drought webinar on Thursday, April 23rd at 11 am

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