North Carolina Task Force 10 activated ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias

North Carolina Task Force 10 has been activated by North Carolina Emergency Management and is preparing to mobilize in response to Tropical Storm Isaias, according to Greenville Fire/Rescue. The urban search-and-rescue team includes Greenville Fire/Rescue and New Bern Fire-Rescue personnel. Greenville Fire/Rescue said the team will deploy with trained personnel,...

Drought diminishes yield for corn, tobacco, peanuts, and other N.C. crops

North Carolina's ongoing drought is bringing reduced yields for crops including corn, peanuts, and cotton across the state. Though conditions are slowly improving in the mountains and along the coast, there's no real way to undo months of heat and minimal rain, leaving farmers to grapple with the drought's long-term ramifications throughout the harvest season.

Clouds increase today and Saturday with humidity increasing

Clouds increase today and Saturday with humidity increasing.

ISAIAS IMPACTS: Soaking rain now arriving Saturday Night - Sunday

Hurricane Isaias continues to move into the Gulf Coast of Alabama and Florida. The eastern side of the system remains laden with rainfall, which will move over Eastern NC this weekend. The heavy rain and storms will create a chance of isolated flash flooding. Because of this threat, the First Alert Weather Team has designated Saturday night and the first half of Sunday as a First Alert Weather Day.

Quiet and warm days continue through the week as clouds increase on Friday

Another fall day across ENC, with air temperatures approaching the mid-70s, mostly sunny skies, and lows in the 50s. Clouds will build overnight, but rain is not expected. A warmer trend arrives late in the week, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s, and lows in the upper 60s. Humidity will start to increase, but we are not as humid as summertime. Clouds build late Friday, but it is dry for high school football games.

Overcast and cooler throughout the day; More sunshine Tuesday

We will be cool this afternoon, with some mist and drizzle along the coast. Inland areas will stay overcast, with a few breaks in the clouds late. Highs will be in the 70s and lows in the 50s. Clouds will dissipate Tuesday, with mostly to partly sunny skies and north winds of 5-15 mph. We will stay in the lower 70s, with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.

Scattered Showers Linger Across Eastern North Carolina Near Greenville and Goldsboro Sunday While Drizzle Covers Raleigh and Charlotte in a Far Drier Day

RALEIGH, NC — Sunday is shaping up to be far drier across North Carolina, with scattered showers and drizzle around but no washout expected. Radar this morning shows scattered showers across eastern North Carolina, while drizzle is the main concern elsewhere. Pockets of passing drizzle and an occasional shower will continue through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures this morning range from the mid-50s in the mountains and Piedmont to the mid-70s along the southern coast.

Slight drought increase for some counties in ENC

The October 1st Drought Monitor update showed little change for eastern NC. Drought status increased from moderate to severe across Jones, Wayne, and Onslow counties. Parts of Hertford County increased to severe drought. All other areas retained their prior status. The previous Drought Monitor for September 24th showed moderate-to-severe drought...

Brush fire near Ben Williams Road may bring low-lying smoke to Richlands area

RICHLANDS, Onslow County — Residents near Ben Williams Road may see low-lying smoke over the next few days after a brush fire Saturday, September 27. The Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department says crews are working with the North Carolina Forest Service to put out hot spots. The department says...

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Low-lying smoke expected in area of Richlands after brush fire

RICHLANDS, N.C. (WITN) - Residents near Ben Williams Road, within a mile of the fire station, might notice low-lying smoke for the next few days, according to the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department. The department said there was a brush fire on Saturday night, and they have been working alongside...

Despite recent rain, Eastern North Carolina farmers battle severe drought and heat damage

SEVEN SPRINGS, N.C. (WITN) - Recent showers brought welcome moisture to parts of Eastern North Carolina, but local farmers say it will take far more than a few storms to undo months of severe drought and scorching heat. Growers across the region are dealing with rising operational expenses, stressed crops,...

FIRE CHIEF: Minimal damage in Greenville house fire

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville’s fire chief says there was minimal damage following an early afternoon house fire. Crews were called to a house fire on Pinehurst Drive around 12:10 p.m. Friday, according to Chief Jeremy Anderson. The first unit on scene reported smoke coming from the home. Anderson...

City of New Bern cancels Sept. 28 hurricane forum, plans to bring program back

NEW BERN, Craven County — A Hurricane Community Forum scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, in New Bern has been canceled. The City of New Bern said the forum at Stanley A. White Recreation Center was canceled because of unforeseen circumstances. The city said people who pre-registered for the program...

Ferry services suspended as coastal conditions worsen

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Several eastern Carolina ferry routes are suspending service as strong winds create dangerous conditions along the coast. The Bayview-Aurora, Cedar Island-Ocracoke, Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach, Currituck-Knotts Island, Hatteras-Ocracoke and Ocracoke-Swan Quarter routes have been suspended, according to the NCDOT. Operations will resume at each location as...

Pitt County Fair opening night draws crowd despite heavy rain

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Pitt County Fair had a successful first day despite heavy rain during peak hours Tuesday night. While the rain poured down at the fair, attendees were determined to have fun. “It’s my second year visiting, so me and my roommates came back. It’s a...

Concern grows for North Carolina woman who vanished during extreme June heatwave

Fifty-year-old Dana Ammons loves the beach. That’s why she moved to Havelock, North Carolina, just half an hour from her favorite spot: Atlantic Beach. “She wanted to be near the beach,” daughter Katelyn Lane told Dateline. Katelyn lives about an eight-hour drive away in western North Carolina,...