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Jul202022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Heatwave Affecting Midwest On Its Way – ETA: This Weekend

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Daytime High Temps for Sunday July 24th 2022 (NWS) ASHEBORO N.C. (#RCSVWX)- Today much of the central United States including a large chunk of Texas are forecast to see temperatures over 105 degrees, with Dallas Tx expected to reach 107 today. That heatwave is on its way to the Triad with dangerous levels of heat expected this weekend. This weekend the big story will be the heat says the National Weather Service (NWS) who are calling for consecutive days with above normal temps, including the possibility of a few 100F highs and lows barely getting below 80F in some locations. "The hottest temps each day, we`re still likely to see at least a few hours of dangerous heat index values over 100F. And given the strong sunshine and lack of a breezein most places, forecast wet bulb globe t...

Jul52022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

NWS Calls For Heat & Storms Starting Tomorrow

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ASHEBORO N.C. - After a 4 day holiday weekend with mostly great weather mother nature is back with some summer weather including storms, excessive, rain, and heat. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Raleigh have issued a Hazardous weather outlook for central North Carolina, with a storms, excessive rainfall, and heat all forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday. This evening there is a Marginal Risk of severe weather across portions of central NC. Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and brief periods of heavy rain can be expected with the strongest storms.Then a Slight Risk (Level 2) of severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday. Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and periods of heavy rain which could result in flash flooding are all possible Wednesday afternoon and again Thurs...

May262022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Forecasters Warn Of Chance Of Severe Storms Thursday Evening Into Friday

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Raleigh are warning of the possibility of severe thunderstorms starting this evening and continuing into Friday. Credit NOAA/NWS In the latest weather briefing the NWS say that showers and thunderstorms, will mainly impact the western part of the state, with some weaker storms reaching the Triad this evening. Strong to severe showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain, will move across the area in multiple rounds on Friday and Friday evening. Damaging winds, large hail and even a few tornadoes are possible along with localized flooding. The greatest risk is from near U.S. route 1 east. Officials are urging citizens to stay #weatheraware by having a way to receive severe weather alerts. In Randolph Coun...

May122022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

National Weather Service Calls For Thunderstorms This Weekend

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma is calling for thunderstorms across all of North Carolina over the weekend. According to forecasters a stalled offshore low pressure system will finally begin to move inland bringing showers and thunderstorms across all of North Carolina over the weekend. A cold front system is expected to follow the low pressure system moving though the area on Monday, also bringing with it a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Currently none of the storms are expected to be severe, but citizens should stay #WeatherAware over the next several days as the situation changes FRIDAY 74/61 Chance of rain before noon,and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm and before 11pm SATURDAY 78/60 Showers and th...

Apr142022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

“Marginal” Risk of Severe Weather This Afternoon

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Forecasters are warning of a slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon as a cold front responsible for damaging storms approaches the Triad. A few strong storms are possible this afternoon through early evening (mainly after 4pm) as a cold front enters the Triad and encounters warm moist air. That front has already weakened and it is expected to weaken even more as it passes over the mountains. Still forecasters are saying that damaging straight line winds of up to 60 mph with hail up to an inch in diameter are still possible. Storms are expected to clear the area by late tonight, between 11 pm and midnight, but the cold front will push temperatures down overnight with lows around 49 F with winds 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. ...

Feb112022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Weather Whiplash | NWS Calls for 60s Saturday, Snow Sunday

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[RNN] - The old joke about "If you don't like the weather in North Carolina just wait a little bit" is an old one, but it's stayed around because it's true and this weekend is going to be the perfect example of that. (via https://www.memesmonkey.com) During the day Saturday the weather is going to be perfect for going out with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. That will last all day until a cold front begins to cross the Piedmont Saturday night dropping temperatures to around 37°F and bringing with it some lite sprinkles, changing to rain after 1 am. Sunday is going to be the opposite of Saturday with temperatures not moving from their overnight low of 37°F and rain is the morning turning to a mix of rain and snow continuing all day and through the night as...

Feb72022 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Freezing Rain Triggers Closures / Delays

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A period of light freezing rain this morning has triggered closing and delays across Randolph County. As of this morning both Asheboro City Schools as well as Randolph County Schools have announced they will be closed today. Randolph Community College is set to operate on a two hour delay. RCAT for Randolph County has also announced that they will not be operating today. SEE FULL LIST OF CLOSINGS / DELAYS FOR RANDOLPH COUNTY All these closings and delays were triggered by a period of freezing rain over the Triad. Just after 8 am this morning the National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central North Carolina. URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Raleigh NC826 AM EST Mon Feb 7 2022…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAI...

Jan202022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

More Winter Weather On The Way

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… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY…WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.WHERE…Portions of central North Carolina.WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Saturday.IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.National Weather Service Office - Raleigh UPDATE 1/20/22 10:30 A.M. | The NWS has revised its forecast after overnight models showed moisture trending much farther south. Scattered light snow showers are possible north of Hwy 64 this evening and tonight, with sleet and freezing rain south of Hwy 64. A coating to two inches of snow or sleet is possible, along with a glaze of ice. All of centra...

Dec312021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Temperatures Set To Fall With Chance Of Snow On Monday

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(sima / Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. — After a week and a half of unusually warm temperatures that had many of us were checking our calendar to make sure it said December, temperatures are set to plunge Sunday night with even a possible chance to see some snow Monday morning. According to a forecast from the National Weather Service in Raleigh, Sunday highs are expected to be around 69° F with lows Sunday night plunging down to 32° F. Monday forecasters are calling for a 30% chance of rain and/or snow followed by sunny conditions with a high of 45° F. Temperatures Monday night are expected to drop even further reaching down to 24° F. Don't get too excited about the possibility of snow, high-end estimates which the weather service puts at a one in ten chance (10%) call for zero inche...

Nov42021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Freeze Warning Issued For Randolph County For Friday

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ASHEBORO NC - The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a freeze warning from 2 AM to 10 AM on Friday. Temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected in Randolph and surrounding counties. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. The National Weather Service says now is the time to take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.