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Bridgeton, NC · Weather
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Recent rainfall shrinks precipitation deficit across the region, improving drought outlook
Drought conditions are improving across the region as recent rainfall helps reduce the area's precipitation deficit, according to an updated look at local weather patterns. The rain shortage is slowly shrinking, which could help ease drought concerns heading into fall. The improved moisture could also benefit fall foliage, with colors...
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Morris Barbecue plans to reopen after storm damage
HOOKERTON, N.C. (WNCT) — An Eastern North Carolina staple restaurant is looking to reopen soon after a July storm caused their closure. The Morris Barbecue restaurant has been serving the community since 1956 and before that, Willie Morris would take his cart full of barbecue down the streets of Hookerton by mule. However, a storm […]
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First Alert Forecast Files: From drought and high heat to a wet pattern late in the month
Another month, another heat wave has come and gone for Eastern North Carolina, but it was not all sunshine and soaring temperatures. The end of the month featured wet weather, with temperatures a few degrees below average. There were days towards the end of the month when the data was not registered, as the temperature data was out due to an outage at the airport in New Bern. The remainder of the viewing area had highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s on average for the last few days of July.
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Little League World Series fans react to experiencing North Carolina weather
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Teams from around the country and the world are getting acclimated to eastern North Carolina weather as they try to win a Little League Softball World Series title. Cloudy skies welcomed fans on Monday as some, like Team Northwestern assistant coach Jeff Wright, hope for clear skies after one game was […]
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Sound Rivers issues Swim Guide fails for 7 sites after rain drives bacteria spike
Seven recreation sites across the lower Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds failed water quality tests this week following recent heavy rainfall, according to Sound Rivers. The following places failed the water quality test:. Havens Gardens and Pamlico Plantation in Washington. Dinah's Landing at Goose Creek State Park. Cotton Patch Landing on...
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Storm chances and heavy downpour risk increases Sunday into next week
We are closing out the week with a quiet and seasonable stretch across Eastern Carolina. Friday evening remains warm and mainly dry, and Saturday is still your better outdoor day of the weekend. We will see more clouds as the day goes on, and while a brief sea-breeze shower cannot be ruled out, most communities stay dry. Temperatures stay in the upper 80s to near 90 inland, with mid-80s along the coast.
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11AM: Suspect named in Williamston dog abuse caught on video
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch active for portions of Eastern NC
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Eastern NC until 1 am tonight. An active cold front is still on target to move into the East late Tuesday night. The front will encounter an atmosphere over ENC that will be primed for severe storm development. Because of this elevated threat, the WITN First Alert Weather Team has declared Tuesday evening through midnight a First Alert Weather Day.
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Neuse River Creeps Up As Smithfield Braces For Riverwalk Flooding
Smithfield is staring down a soggy Saturday as the Neuse River inches toward minor flood stage, putting the town's Neuse Riverwalk and nearby lowlands at risk. A flood warning is in effect for Smithfield and other low-lying parts of Johnston County, and the National Weather Service is urging people in flood-prone neighborhoods to head for higher ground and stay away from riverbanks after dark. Town crews and emergency responders are keeping a close eye on river gauges as levels climb in the wake of this week's heavy rain.