Xavier Hunter
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West Point on the Eno flooded along the Eno River in Durham, NC. @NWSRaleigh #ncwx
Although the tropical Atlantic is quiet for now, we may need to keep a wary eye out for another "home-grown" storm near the US coastline next week. A subtle low-level trough over the southern US is forecast to move eastward and offshore during this weekend, eventually looping…
Dangerously hot weather will persist through early next week. Heat causes more deaths than any type of weather, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. Respect the heat and take steps to stay safe! #heatsafety
RAH issues Extreme Heat Warning valid at Jul 26, 11:00 AM EDT for Alamance [NC] till Jul 27, 8:00 PM EDT mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/f/2025-O-…
Project: Race the Base. We're bringing a different kind of speed to @USNavy Base Coronado in 2026.
It's been a busy few days, but it's worth noting that Raleigh-Durham Airport only got down to a low of 80 degrees on July 18, which ties the all-time record high minimum temperature. This occurred four other times since records began: in 2010, 1942, 1936, and 1887. #ncwx
Incredible shelf cloud that moved through Durham, NC yesterday evening. #NCWX
Welcome to NC, where even the clouds line up for a tray combo. #cookout #shelfcloud Pic: Vanessa Freeman
7/18 8pm EDT: A tropical wave interacting with a broad area of low pressure is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the central tropical Atlantic. Slight development is possible late this weekend into early next week as it moves west-northwestward around 10 mph.…
BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.
Textbook downburst signature just north of Holly Springs, NC. #ncwx
2pm EDT July 12th - An area of low pressure could develop off the SE U.S. coast & now has a low chance (20%🟡) of TC formation as it moves generally westward across the Florida Peninsula into the north-central portion of the Gulf. Latest Outlook: hurricanes.gov/gtwo.php?basin…
#WPC_MD 0636 affecting Central Appalachians through the Carolina Piedmont, #ncwx #vawx #wvwx #scwx #tnwx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa…
1045 PM - We have been receiving several reports of cars stranded and a handful of water rescues in the Durham area. Please avoid traveling in this area! Light rain and heavily saturated grounds will likely result in conditions slow to improve! #NCwx
Durham: the intersection of Madison Street and Northwood Photo from Cyril Jolly #ncwx
My view from the Wake/ Durham County line, love me a good shelf cloud. Everyone, stay safe in the Triangle. #ncwx
Please avoid the following areas due to flooding: -Anderson Rd. / Chapel Hill Rd. -Garrett Rd. / Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. -4200 Block of University Dr. (Between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Shannon Rd.) -N. Duke St. / W. Morgan St.
A 4-year-old child was struck by lightning in Northern Iredell County. He is awake and alert, and all vital signs are good right now. #ncwx #wcnc