As spring returns to the state, we also, less warmly, see the return of wildfires. As of April 1st, 2026, there are 7 wildfires currently burning across the state. The Cane Creek and Jumping Branch fires, both of which started on March 29th, have burned 650 acres and 275 acres, respectively. Jumping Branch (McDowell County) The North Carolina Forest Service stated that the fire was caused by improperly discarded smoking material. Hilary Brooke Inman, a 38-year-old resident of Marion, NC, has...

Special Message: Today marks a decade of North Carolina's Weather Authority, celebrated on April Fools' Day lol. Ten years ago, at the age of 13 and in the 7th grade at Oberlin Road Middle School in Raleigh, I decided to create a weather page for my friends and family. Little did I know that this simple endeavor would lead to such remarkable growth and success! Over the past decade, my work has gained significant recognition. I've assumed a staggering number of followers on Facebook and...

The summer solstice will occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4:51 PM. You may have some questions. Well, I have the answers for you. What is the summer solstice? The summer solstice marks the point when the Earth is tilted toward the sun at its maximum angle. As a result, the sun appears at its highest elevation in the sky. This elevation changes very little for several days before and after the summer solstice, as these changes occur in very small increments. Source: NASA The summer...