More rain chances this week
The new week looks to start dry and cool with a sunny Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday more drought relief arrives.
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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires are intensifying across the southeastern U.S.
As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires
Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires. At a site in South Carolina, researchers burn down test houses to learn how different materials and designs can withstand flames.
USDA declares 82 NC counties natural disaster areas due to drought conditions
The drought has been serious across the Carolinas, but now it has officially been classified a disaster. The USDA has declared the 2026 Drought an agricultural disaster. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor, shows every part of North Carolina dealing with at least some level of drought.
Union County implements water restriction measures due to ongoing drought conditions
Union County Water is urging customers to follow Stage 1 of their water conservation measures, plus the Town of Harrisburg has released voluntary water conservation guidelines, as hot and dry conditions continue across the southeast
Charlotte Water to implement voluntary water restrictions amid ongoing dry conditions
Charlotte Water plans to implement voluntary water restrictions starting next week amid the ongoing drought.
Iredell Water asks customers to restrict outdoor usage during drought
A local water system is asking customers to help conserve water in the extreme heat and dry conditions. Iredell Water is the first in our area to implement water restrictions this season.
The First Hurricane Season Outlook Drops Today From Colorado State University
One of the biggest storylines this year isn’t just in the Atlantic, it’s happening in the Pacific. There are growing signs that a “Super El Niño” could develop as we head into the peak of hurricane season. A typical El Niño means warmer-than-average water in the Pacific. A Super El Niño takes that even further, with temperatures running about 1.5 to 2°C above normal, which can have a stronger influence on weather patterns. Right now, some of the latest guidance from NOAA and the ECMWF suggests there’s roughly a 1-in-3 chance we could reach those levels by late summer or early fall.
March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental US, federal meteorologists say
March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years.
WCCB Weather Team
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