Carolinas see much-needed rain, but drought persists
Today marks the 7th day in a row of rain across the Carolinas. And as we all know, we have been in desperate need for soaking rain given the worsening drought conditions we’re experiencing.
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Today marks the 7th day in a row of rain across the Carolinas. And as we all know, we have been in desperate need for soaking rain given the worsening drought conditions we’re experiencing.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its forecast for the 2026 hurricane season, which calls for a below-average number of storms.
Channel 9 has been monitoring local lake levels get lower during the extreme drought.
There are a few environmental factors that have led to the drought we’re experiencing, starting with a look back at last year’s hurricane season.
The Charlotte metro area hit the jackpot with rain over the past 48 hours, meteorologist Danielle Miller said on Thursday. Many neighborhoods picked up over 2 inches of rain, including at Charlotte Douglass International Airport.
Much-needed rainfall is finally back in the forecast in the Carolinas this week.
The latest drought monitor update for the Carolinas continues to highlight the need for widespread rain as we enter the spring season.
The meteorology program at UNC Charlotte has more than tripled in size over the past several years, and with that growth comes new resources.
Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Carolinas, with the latest update now showing areas of extreme drought in parts of Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly, and Union counties.