drought

Sixth graders at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Winston-Salem are curious about the weather in the area. In the latest installment of Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Amy Diaz took these questions — along with an umbrella — to the experts at the North Carolina State Climate Office.

Almost the entire state is considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.

The North Carolina Forest Service is discouraging fireworks and outdoor burning unless the region sees significant rainfall.

The state Department of Environmental Quality has placed nine North Carolina counties in the extreme drought category, also known as D3. The Drought…

In western North Carolina, many backcountry campsites — meaning areas a little off the beaten path and with fewer amenities — are closed or have…

Hot temperatures and a lack of rainfall are spreading drought conditions across many parts of North Carolina, and farmers in the state are feeling the…

The state forest service is urging residents to do their part in reducing wildfires, as dry-weather conditions present an increased risk. While recent…

More than 45 million people across 14 Southern states are now in the midst of what's being called a “flash drought” that's cracking farm soil, drying up…

Officials say nearly half of North Carolina's counties are experiencing a moderate drought due to lack of rainfall. Klaus Albertin is chairman of the N.C.…