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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In episode 25 of Off the Radar, CBS 17 storm team meteorologist Ross Whitley and Chief Meteorologist Wes Hohenstein cover three very different weather stories: the quiet Atlantic hurricane season, a brief taste of fall in North Carolina, and the return of drought concerns after a wet July.
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Why has the Atlantic been so quiet compared to the Pacific? Ross and Wes explain how El Niño and increased wind shear have limited Atlantic development, while also looking at Hurricane Lala’s impact on Hawaii, including heavy rain, flooding, and even snow on Hawaii’s highest peaks.
After a long stretch of summer heat, Central North Carolina has finally seen a run of 60-degree mornings. The team looks ahead to the start of meteorological fall on September 1 and explains when we typically see the first true fall cold front, along with the cooler temperatures and lower humidity that come with it.
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July brought much-needed rainfall and drought relief across parts of North Carolina, but August has been considerably drier. Ross and Wes compare the rainfall totals, examine the latest drought conditions, and explain why where the rain falls matters just as much as how much rain falls, particularly for the watersheds and reservoirs serving Central North Carolina.
The episode also includes some fun back-to-school photos from the weather team and impressive local SpaceX rocket photography.
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