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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Temperature records were broken in NC this week: Is the heat wave finally over?
The heat wave that affected North Carolina and other states this week is finally beginning to wane. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued warnings on extreme heat to all of Central NC on June 23, stating that temperatures could break records. This intense, hazardous heat continued throughout the week, though Western NC did not receive an advisory, temperatures reached the low 90s in what is generally a cooler region of the state. Now, storms that are likely to linger for days and become severe in some areas are rolling through WNC, while the heat is waning. Here's what we know about heat records, remaining high temperatures, and more as we head into the weekend. The NOAA defines a heat wave as a "period of abnormally hot weather generally lasting more than two days," with or without high humidity and with the potential to cover a large area, potentially causing danger for large numbers of people. The primary record broken in NC during the week's heat wave was in Raleigh on June 24. Previously, the date's record high was 99 degrees in 2010, beaten by a temperature of 100 in 2025. Additionally, Raleigh set another record on June 23, reaching 2024's record of 100 degrees for the second consecutive year, and Cape Hatteras met another record for the date, reaching 90 degrees for the first time since 2018. On June 24, Lumberton reached its highest temperature since the record 100-degree mark was set in 2015. As of Friday, June 27, heat classified by the National Weather Service as "extreme" had moved entirely out of NC, though "major" heat remains in some areas through the weekend. Heat warnings issued by the agency have ended for central NC. The NWS weekend forecast for the Asheville area as of Friday, June 27, at around 11 a.m. was: Friday, June 27 - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89 degrees. Calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before 7 p.m. Patchy fog is expected after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65 degrees. Calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Saturday, June 28 - Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Areas of fog before 8 a.m. High near 85 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest 5-7 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. Light and variable wind. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Sunday, June 29 - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85 degrees. Northwest wind 3-6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60%. The NWS weekend forecast for the Hendersonville area as of Friday, June 27, at around 11 a.m. was: Friday, June 27 - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2-4 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 88 degrees. Light and variable wind. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65 degrees. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Saturday, June 28 - Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. High near 85 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest around five mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. Calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Sunday, June 29 - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85 degrees. Northwest wind around five mph, becoming calm in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m., followed by a slight chance of showers between 2 and 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: North Carolina temperature records broken: Is the heat wave over?
Fox News
29-06-2025
- Science
- Fox News
'Shark Week' host warns beachgoers where and when predators are most likely to attack
A wildlife biologist and "Shark Week" host says the ocean's most feared predators must be respected, but family vacationers shouldn't buy into the latest "hysteria" about summer attacks. "This year happens to be the 50th anniversary of the movie 'Jaws,' which has created more hysteria and more mass fear for sharks than anything else," Forrest Galante told Fox News Digital this week. "So much so that Steven Spielberg himself says that he regrets making the film." Increased fear could also be a product of scientific advances that have allowed biologists to more closely track sharks. For example, the largest adult male great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean was recently tracked off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, a popular beach vacation hot spot, causing alarm. "Contender," as the shark has been named, is nearly 14 feet long and weighs an estimated 1,653 pounds. Scientists believe the shark is 32 years old. "Now, this animal has likely been doing this every year since it was born, but all of a sudden, now that we have a satellite tag on it, we're seeing that it's in these waters where we're not expectant of it to be there," Galante said. "So, it creates these alarm bells and it creates this sort of bit of chaos and panic. But the truth is that shark has probably swum that route hundreds of times, and we just didn't know about it until recently." While most sharks remain untagged and swim in every saltwater body, Galante explained that they never intentionally prey on humans. "Now, a lot of people fear them, and they see them as mindless killing machines, but the truth is, these are just animals that sit at the top of the food chain," he said. "And any time that we enter into the water, we're entering into their domain. So, when there is a shark attack or a shark bite, that is simply because we have gone into a habitat where we as human beings don't really belong, and we're not the apex predator." Education plays a key role in ensuring that those enjoying summer fun in the sun don't become victims. To that end, Galante offered some do's and don'ts. Being extra careful when swimming in the ocean at dawn and dusk is crucial, he said. So is avoiding areas like estuaries, which are natural fish nurseries, and any area that has a lot of fish or bird life or a lot of seals or sea lions. Those are called "marine-rich environments" and are often found at river mouths, he noted. That's where sharks prey naturally, and humans swimming there could get caught in the mix. Galante also mentioned more specific actions that could attract sharks. "One thing that a lot of people don't think of is not wearing shiny jewelry, because that flash can simulate a bait fish," he said. "The crunching of a beer can or a water bottle actually nearly perfectly simulates the crunching of fish bones. So these little things that we do inadvertently can actually lead to a higher likelihood of a negative encounter with sharks." The bottom line for beach vacationers is to do a bit of homework about their destination before they arrive. "If you do that little bit of reading — and I mean the same amount of time you'll be scrolling Instagram — that few minutes of reading, you're gonna end up minimizing your risks so substantially that, personally, I wouldn't even worry about sharks."
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Shark safety tips to start the summer
CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. (WAVY) – Contender is a hanging out off the shore of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Ocearch is tracking him as part of a larger conservation effort for our oceans. 'Our oceans are back. We are in the great return to abundance and we're seeing as much life off our coast, both east and west now as we saw in the 1940's,' said the founder of Ocearch, Chris Fischer. 'So, it's an amazing time to get out to the ocean with your family. Realize, if you're my age, if you're in your 50s, we grew up in an ocean that was completely wiped out. So, you could walk into the ocean anywhere, any time. Now, over the last 30 years, we've rewired our oceans. Our kids are going to see an ocean full of fish.' Fischer suggests one way to see if there are sharks in the ocean is to look above it. 'If you see a bunch of birds crashing on bait and game fish eating the bait, there's going to be sharks coming in and the food chain is colliding there,' Fischer said. Also, pay attention to the flags at the beach. A purple flag means there is marine life in the remember, the odds of being attacked by a shark are extremely low and sharks are good for our oceans. 'It was still chasing her': 9-year-old girl attacked by shark while swimming at Florida beach 'When the white shark comes to town, every animal knows it and behaves properly,' Fischer said. 'So when you're seeing them off your beaches, you can know our management people must be doing pretty good.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NC officials at Outer Banks seek info about ‘forcible entry' of Bodie Island Lighthouse
NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WNCN) — Officials at the Outer Banks are trying to determine who broke into a well-known lighthouse last week. The incident in which someone 'forcibly entered' the Bodie Island Lighthouse is being investigated by law enforcement rangers, according to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The break-in happened sometime Monday night, May 5, into Tuesday morning of May 6, a news release from the National Park Service said. Officials did not say if there was any damage involved in the 'forcible entry.' The Bodie Island Lighthouse is more popular this year because the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is closed for restoration efforts until 2026. The Bodie Island Lighthouse has just over 200 steps from the ground to the top, equal to climbing a 10-story building. It is open seasonally for self-guided climbs. Authorities said anyone with information about the 'unauthorized nighttime entry' should contact the National Park Service's Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009. There is no entry fee for Cape Hatteras National Seashore but tickets — set for a specific time — for the Bodie Island Lighthouse climb are $10 for adults with half-price discounts for children and seniors. The Bodie Island Lighthouse opened in 1872 — after Union troops blew up an earlier version to keep it from Confederate forces. It was electrified in 1932 The Ocracoke Lighthouse, in Ocracoke Village at the southern end of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, is not available for climbing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
