A near record warm Christmas expected
A shot of colder air works in tonight, but it doesn’t last long as a major Christmas warm up ensues.
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Nicole Live in Banner Elk Previewing The Woolly Worm Festival
Located at the Historic Banner Elk Elementary School, the Woolly Worm festival attracts tens of thousands of people to Banner Elk each October. The festival features all types of vendors but the main attraction is the woolly worm races. The winner takes home $1000 and the winning worm is used to predict winter weather.
The Fall Color Guy's Foliage Forecast
Meteorologist James Scott caught up with App State's Dr. Howard Neufeld, also known as the "Fall Color Guy," for his forecast on peak foliage season.
Major Hurricane Sam Swirls in Atlantic
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 as of the 11 PM update Sunday, with winds approaching 145 miles-per-hour.
Fall Foliage Forecast 2021
Planning a trip to the moutains to see the fall colors at their peak? You're going to want to check out this guide first!
Multiple Named Storms Active in the Atlantic
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season has two more named storms to add to the list and two areas to watch.
Tropical Storm Odette Forms
Our 15th named storm of the year is currently spinning just a couple hundred miles off of the U.S. coast.
Nicholas Made Landfall in Texas as a Category 1 Hurricane, Brings Flooding Threat to South
Nicholas will bring an additional 5-10" of rain for the Gulf Coast, including areas hit hard by Ida just a few weeks ago.
Tropical Storm Nicholas Forms, Watching Potential System Close to Home
All eyes are on Tropical Storm Nicholas for now, but a separate potential system may snag local headlines by the end of the week.
