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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Excessive Heat Warning lowered to heat advisory
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
A cold front tonight will make for a nice Wednesday
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Hottest ever temperature in North Carolina?
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
High heat is not uncommon in NC in the summer
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Low pressure brings storms to ENC
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
and
Star Derry
Warm and humid weather ahead of a low pressure will make storms active Saturday
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Scattered storms Saturday may grow strong
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
and
Star Derry
Warm and humid weather ahead of a low pressure will make storms active Saturday
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Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which area has hurricanes most often?
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 2:25 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Records have been kept since 1851
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: What wind speed does a tropical system need to reach to earn a name?
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 1:21 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
These are sustained winds
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Thunderstorms likely to grow over ENC today
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 11:57 AM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
,
Star Derry
and
Phillip Williams
Rainfall totals will likely range between a quarter to three quarters of an inch
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Thunderstorms affecting areas mainly east of highway 17
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Watch the western sky for any approaching storms
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Tornado Watch cancelled for ENC
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 2:56 PM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
The arrival of a strong cold front Friday night will prompt strong to severe thunderstorms over Eastern NC
First Alert Weather Blog
First Alert Beachcast: Rip current threats elevated this holiday weekend
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 10:47 AM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
As beachgoers flock to our coastline, rip current threats will be moderate to high as we start Memorial Day weekend
8 Day Forecast
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which one of these is considered severe during a storm?
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Storm season runs into the fall
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: When is the earliest sunrise of the year?
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 2:09 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
The earliest sunrise and the latest sunset don't happen on the same day
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Afternoon temps approach record breaking levels
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 9:02 AM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
Heat index values will range between 97° to 102° between 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: July-like heat building in
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 8:05 AM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
Any storm which forms will move toward the east and southeast
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which causes more weather related deaths?
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
The leading weather cause of death takes 138 lives per year
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which part of day usually has the highest relative humidity?
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 3:43 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Good luck with this one
First Alert Weather Blog
EF-1 Tornado hit Craven County Monday evening
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:11 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Storm blew in from the northwest between 8:20pm and 8:45pm Monday
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Severe Thunderstorm Watch extended until 11pm for Coastal NC
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 10:16 PM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
The storms will ride along a rain band, impacting most, if not all, of Eastern North Carolina
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: What is the rainbow like spot in the clouds?
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 1:01 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
A bright piece of rainbow next to the sun isn't a rainbow
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which is not a cloud type?
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 11:59 AM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
One of these words refers to height and is not a cloud
First Alert Weather Blog
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Isolated afternoon storms show potential for severe strength
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT
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By
Star Derry
After the storms today and rain tomorrow, winds will create a coastal flooding threat for N-NE facing beaches
First Alert Weather Blog
DROUGHT UPDATE: More of the East slips into drought conditions
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
The drought that has been in the works over last several months continues to get worse
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: What does the inside of a hailstone tell us about its path to us
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 11:30 AM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
The inside of hailstones look similar to something we see quite often
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Do hurricanes form on the equator?
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Is there any reason a hurricane can't form over the equator
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Hurricane names with which first letter are retired the most?
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 2:03 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
The heart of hurricane season sees the most destructive storms
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which of these cities gets the most May rainfall in ENC
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 12:01 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
ENC needs more rain to keep up with rising averages
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: How many days with an inch of rain do we get in a year?
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Weather extemes are likely to increase
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: A sign lightning is about to happen
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 1:53 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Lightning is made after a separation of electrical charges in a thunderstorm
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which process is turning water vapor into a cloud?
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
The water cycle drives hurricanes
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: How many times does lightning strike the earth every second?
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 1:55 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Lightning strikes protect the earth's balance
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Number of weather related disasters since the first Earth Day
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 2:07 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Losses from weather, climate and water disasters top 3 Trillion dollars
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which was founded first?
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 12:39 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Three of these started in 1970
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: How much carbon dioxide does a maple tree capture?
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 2:06 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: What weather event happened on April 18th in 1983?
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 2:19 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
April can have a wide variety of weather
First Alert Weather Blog
First Alert Weather Day: Off and on rain today; Severe risk low, but not zero
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 12:11 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Coastal winds and rain highlight First Alert Weather Day
First Alert Weather Blog
New study highlights flood risks in our growing cities
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 7:31 PM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
As city sprawl continues to spread across the state, flooding is set to become more of a threat if mitigating measures aren’t taken
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: How expansive is the drought?
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Drought is caused by below average rainfall over a long time
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: What is the center of a hurricane called?
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 1:59 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
We use the center of a hurricane for tracking purposes
First Alert Weather Blog
NASA looks into the efficacy of green roofs in urban settings
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 8:56 AM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
The summer heat is expected to be back in full this year, charging city planners with the task of keeping buildings cool
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: EF5 Tornado history for North Carolina
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 1:52 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Has our state seen any EF5 tornadoes and if so, how many
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: What country has a high pressure system named for it?
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 2:02 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
The placement of this high pressure system determines how hot our summers are
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Compare these locations for safety during a tornado
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 3:47 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Can you find the best place to be in your home duing a tornado
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Does lightning strike airplanes?
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 2:24 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Airliners are made of a lot of metal
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: When does hurricane season start?
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
The Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts 6 months
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Time for sunlight to reach Earth
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 2:15 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Light travels at roughly 186,000 miles per second
First Alert Weather Blog
First Alert Weather Day: Strong to severe storms expected Thursday
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 11:50 PM EDT
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By
Charlie Ironmonger
A strong cold front dropping in from Canada will bring a threat of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to the East
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Temperature of lighning
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 12:55 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Lightning explodes a strip of air
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Where is it windiest on a typical day?
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 2:18 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Our state can be quite windy, especially in March
Weather News
Red Flag Warning for high fire danger this afternoon
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 10:37 AM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Dry, windy weather leads to higher brush and forest fire threats
First Alert Weather Blog
Phillip’s Weather Trivia: How wide are average North Carolina tornadoes?
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 1:48 PM EDT
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By
Phillip Williams
Learn about tornadoes that hit North Carolina
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