Cooler finish to workweek, warmer weekend with modest rain chances
Highs return near normal values in the 50s and 60s this Thursday afternoon before warming up again over the weekend.
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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 ahead of landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 - the highest designation on the Saffir-Simpson scale - early Monday morning and is packing 160 mph core winds as it closes within 24 hours of making landfall in Jamaica.
Elevated fire danger across the Carolinas Wednesday
Outdoor burning is highly discouraged Wednesday to prevent accidental wildfires. Gusty winds, low relative humidity and ongoing drought conditions are leading to an increased fire danger.
Tropical Storm Melissa forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean late Tuesday morning and will gain strength as it slowly drifts westward.
Buxton Home Collapses Into The Ocean; 11th In The Outer Banks Since September
Another oceanfront home on North Carolina's Outer Banks collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean over the weekend, marking the 11th house to fall since September.
Peak Colors Arrive In The Blue Ridge Mountains
Vibrant fall colors are lighting up the Blue Ridge Mountains, drawing visitors for scenic drives, hikes, and breathtaking views.
"Ded Bob" crashes your Weather-Wise forecast
"The one thing scarier than Ded Bob... Atlanta." π
Local photographer captures rare phenomenon at Grandfather Mountain
βIt doesnβt feel like real life; itβs almost like youβre in a fairytale," Leslie Restivo beams, "Itβs magical and itβs spiritual.β
Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this yearβs autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
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