A stronger-than-normal polar vortex is taking shape over the North Pole. That might sound like a recipe for a brutally cold winter, but it isn't that simple.
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The polar vortex is returning, and it is stronger than normal over the Arctic.
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What weather will the U.S. see this fall, given the record hot August and a forecast that calls for El Niño to peak either in late fall or early winter?
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Fall is officially here as of Sept. 22, 2026, but it won't officially start until late in day with the the autumnal equinox in the evening.
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The United States’ scorching summer of 2026 was a record-breaker, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Sept. 9.
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Both July and August are on track to be the warmest on record, reflecting a trend of rising temperatures across the country.
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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, just days after music icon Dolly Parton's death, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed over the south-central Atlantic and is tracking toward the Leeward Islands in the northeastern Caribbean. AccuWeather forecasts 1 to 4 inches of rain across the Leewards, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Cuba, with a potential local maximum of 12 inches. Wind gusts…
Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.
People driving on a notoriously hot stretch of Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas are urged to take precautions during this intense August heat wave.
The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.
After years of intensive agriculture designed to cheaply feed the most people, this year's extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics.
Higher temperatures accelerate ripening and produce grapes with a higher sugar content, making it harder to preserve champagne's flavor and acidity.
Heatwaves are increasingly taking a toll on Europe's economy, reducing productivity, curbing consumer spending and raising operating costs.
The message behind the event is simple: When the school bell rings, opportunities shouldn't stop.
The update on data center rules was heard during Monday’s meeting of the commissioners which was held at Historic Carson House.
The Rotary Club’s auction will take place Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Box Factory performance and event center at 29 Logan St. The preview will begin after 5 p.m. and the bidding starts at 6 p.m.
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is asking the public for assistance via donations and volunteers to help the animals taken in by the organization.
Vance will appear at a Republican campaign rally in Hendersonville, according to an announcement from the Republican National Committee.
The Duke men’s basketball team is the preseason ACC favorite. The Blue Devils were selected as the top team in the 2026-27 ACC preseason media poll, the conference announced on Tuesday afternoon. Duke got 45 out of 48 first-place votes in the poll. Virginia (second), Louisville (third) and Miami (fourth) all received one first-place vote each as North Carolina rounded out the top-5 of the poll ...
Duke battles North Carolina for the Victory Bell on Saturday in Wallace Wade Stadium in the annual rivalry game.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers because of a superficial blood clot, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.
In August, the National Park Service halted funding for 133 projects across the country, claiming that the projects don’t align with the administration’s priorities.
Cash-strapped U.S. consumers face a squeeze in their shopping budgets this holiday season, hit by the double whammy of tariffs and high energy costs.
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The sheriff's office said the victim reported being assaulted in her sleep.
Law enforcement found marijuana and fentanyl during a traffic stop on Sept. 30.
Sammy Lee Hensley, 36, of Nebo was found to be in possession of one of the bikes after an investigation by Detective Adam Burnette.
Deputies found a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun and methamphetamine in a vehicle.
The forum took place Thursday at the Marion Community Building, and a big crowd attended the event, which was hosted by West Marion Inc.
The Social Security Administration has confirmed that more than 70 million recipients will get their largest increase in payments since 2022.
Days after a bill pausing the state tax on fuel became law, North Carolina’s attorney general is asking the public to help enforce it.
This year, two candidates are seeking election to the 113th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A small section of McDowell County is included in this district.