Weather
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What a bomb cyclone is—and why North Carolina keeps seeing extreme weather
A bomb cyclone just days after Winter Storm Fern is raising fresh questions about how climate change is reshaping winter weather in North Carolina.
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How does the Outer Banks look today? Check these live pier cams
Curious how the Outer Banks looks after the recent nor’easter? Check out these live pier cameras along the coast to see the surf, tides and weather in real time.
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A ‘bomb cyclone’ could drop snow on North Carolina this weekend
These storms can produce heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding, making them a major winter weather threat for areas along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Maine.
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Everything you never learned about NC’s power grid—and how clean energy fits in
From frozen fuel supplies to distant grid failures, winter storms like Fern are showing North Carolinians why the power can go out, and how clean energy fits into a more resilient grid.
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How to keep warm if the power goes out. What North Carolina needs to know
North Carolina officials and emergency management agencies are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages as a winter storm moves into the Carolinas. And there are things you can do too to keep warm if the power goes out.
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NC Gov. Josh Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm
Gov. Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm.
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Want to see frozen waterfalls in North Carolina? Try these 8 gorgeous winter hikes
Winter is a magical time to go chasing waterfalls in North Carolina.
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NC ski industry hopes for snow to power Helene comeback
Helene was devastating for tourism for the western NC ski industry. Locals are hoping for big snow in 2026 to help make a comeback.
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The bountiful benefit of winter gardening in North Carolina
Winter gardening in North Carolina can produce bountiful results with a few considerations.
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Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
