Our area has been pretty dry this past month, with most areas seeing well below normal rainfall. Last "good" rain we had was April 10-11, and that was spotty as well. Unfortunately, rain chances don't look great in the 7-day forecast either... https://t.co/za8JOpNdkI #scwx #ncwx pic.twitter.com/14gXMm3HvX

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) April 27, 2021

The warming trend continues. Forecast high temperatures for today will be well above normal and feel more like mid-June than late April! #ncwx pic.twitter.com/LLzw8pUstN

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) April 28, 2021

Since March 1, Raleigh has only received 3.37 inches of precipitation, which is 3.40 inches below normal, or roughly half of normal. #ncwx https://t.co/R9L1ktZQ6t

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) April 28, 2021

For the second day in a row, expect the warmest day of the year, although highs should not reach record levels. A cold front will bring cooler temperatures for Friday and Saturday. pic.twitter.com/OXrBJDqTiq

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) April 29, 2021

With national Hurricane Preparedness Week coming up May 9-15, the National Hurricane Center is again hosting several #HurricaneAtHome webinar sessions, in English and Spanish, in mid-May. Perfect for 3rd to 8th grade students. Check out the link in their tweet to register! https://t.co/CMe7RfgtGD

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) April 28, 2021

Roughly 50% of NC is now experiencing abnormally dry conditions from the S #Piedmont, up into #Wake county and into the N #CoastalPlain. No areas are experiencing drought conditions yet! Some relief may be on its way early next week. #NCwx https://t.co/y8ziuIo31y

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) April 29, 2021

⚠ Hazardous Beach Conditions Today! ⚠ Beach Hazard Statements are in effect for ALL area beaches:
🔴HIGH #RIPCURRENT RISK Cape Hatteras to Surf City
🔴LARGE BREAKING WAVES Cape Lookout to Cape Hatteras
🔴DANGEROUS LONGSHORE CURRENTS at ALL area beacheshttps://t.co/jdxpm4JUF2 pic.twitter.com/7FmboNxSaF

— NWS Newport/Morehead (@NWSMoreheadCity) April 29, 2021

Conditions will be extremely hazardous for any outdoor burning today. pic.twitter.com/l9sY0IZVBX

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) April 30, 2021

Thursday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/0D4hqgUPZh

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) April 30, 2021

It will be a beautiful day to start the month with plenty of sunshine and seasonable temperatures. pic.twitter.com/ptNy27dLpf

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 1, 2021

So much for April showers bringing May flowers! Check out how dry we were last month. It was the driest April on record in Florence, SC. #ncwx #scwx pic.twitter.com/vyVDyxrphJ

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 1, 2021

While today will be dry, everyone should see at least SOME rain on Monday, but less than a half inch of rain will not do much to ease the dry conditions. pic.twitter.com/GcCQC1Jp4S

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 2, 2021

As you know we haven't had a lot of rain recently. That will change late tonight into early Monday as a weak storm moves through the area, but rainfall amounts will be light #NCwx pic.twitter.com/PL8blcMuZR

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 2, 2021

There is a Marginal Risk for severe weather on Monday. 🌩️ Isolated showers and thunderstorms will move into central NC by mid afternoon and move toward the #CoastalPlain by the early evening hours. The stronger storms may produce isolated wind damage and hail. #NCwx pic.twitter.com/USGlgiss1n

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 2, 2021

While we aren't happy about the possibility of severe weather 3 days in a row, we ARE happy about the possibility of RAIN 3 days in a row! Stay alert for any watches or warnings over the next few days. pic.twitter.com/4o612Y7A3k

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 3, 2021

Heads up Triad! A thunderstorm capable of producing 40 mph wind gusts will move through the area over the next hour. #WhenThunderRoarsGoIndoors #NCwx pic.twitter.com/VD5fQN5Lj1

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 3, 2021

Scattered severe storms possible today. May see heavy downpours, but flooding unlikely. Scattered severe storms continue for western NC Tues with possible heavy rains. A cold front Wed. may bring more severe storms. Temps will be much cooler Thurs/Fri before warming back up Sat. pic.twitter.com/UK4sr2KKmT

— NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency) May 3, 2021

3 PM update for central NC. pic.twitter.com/ZQfFiJmA8X

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 3, 2021

Heads up northern Florence county, SC. We've seen reports of golf ball sized hail with this storm already in Cartersville and Timmonsville. Seek shelter inside and away from windows. #scwx https://t.co/YLznNK9XiT

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 3, 2021

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms again this afternoon and evening. Primary threat will be damaging winds. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/E9DJZWZOCQ

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 4, 2021

Happy Tuesday! Another round of scattered showers and storms is possible late this afternoon and evening. Some of these storms may be severe, with damaging winds and hail being the biggest concerns. Have your NOAA Weather Radio at the ready! #ncwx #scwx #ILMwx pic.twitter.com/nFu45GokMh

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 4, 2021

1245 pm: Thunderstorms will move east, intensify, develop into a line & spread into central NC this afternoon. The greatest threat will be between 3-6 pm in the Triad, 4-8 pm in the Triangle & 5-9pm in the Coastal Plain/Sandhills. The primary threat will be from damaging winds. pic.twitter.com/BhtKOVPPRX

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 4, 2021

430 pm: Thunderstorms continue to push east across central NC. The leading edge of the storms are approaching Raleigh, Siler City, Troy and Wadesboro. Frequent lightning, damaging winds and hail are possible. #ncwx. pic.twitter.com/KBgSduZlpZ

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 4, 2021

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms across central NC today. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/TOwwIZ9iUX

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 5, 2021

Not a fan of roller coasters? 🎢 You may like this one! Highs will be on the downward trend over the next few days, with most areas in the 60s or 70s. Enjoy! #WelcomeBackSpring #NCwx pic.twitter.com/J3XpLp6uxS

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 5, 2021

The @NHC_Atlantic will be conducting webinars about hurricanes next week. These free events are geared toward 3rd - 8th grade students, and they’re perfect for classrooms and families. The webinars will be available May 12, 13, and 18. Register at: https://t.co/9ysLyQpDt7 . pic.twitter.com/m7gFEcBbdl

— NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency) May 5, 2021

After a very warm start to the week, the end of the week will be much cooler and more comfortable. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/6tFuEdR8UQ

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 6, 2021

• Gusty NW winds are expected for much of the state on Friday. Most areas could see wind gusts 20-30 mph, with wind gusts as high as 40 mph possible at the higher elevations.
• Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity could cause fire weather to be a concern in the west. pic.twitter.com/ptjl8xMblv

— NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency) May 6, 2021

Thunderstorms will develop across most of the region this afternoon and evening, some of which could produce damaging wind gusts and severe hail. Remember, #WhenThunderRoarsGoIndoors Stay safe! #NCwx pic.twitter.com/KLpGRVQphi

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 7, 2021

Strong t-storms in Bladen and Robeson counties have a history of producing large hail up to the size of quarters, with plenty of pea to half inch hail. Now is the time to get inside and stay away from windows! #ncwx pic.twitter.com/ufct6halLU

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 7, 2021

Hail in Elizabethtown, NC. Ranging from pea to dime/penny sized followed by heavy rain and wind. #ncwx Pic taken at 0850. Hail now running down the parking lot in the rain runoff. @nwswilmingtonnc pic.twitter.com/JYlfXeWdqp

— Jessica (Nolte) Leins (@Wx_Jess) May 7, 2021

Rain showers with embedded thunderstorms are tracking west to east along and south of the Triangle this morning. The heaviest storms, over Sampson County, will be capable of large hail. Another round of scattered rain and storms will develop this afternoon. #NCwx pic.twitter.com/sIszLKoSnR

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 7, 2021

• Fire weather could be a concern in the west today due to the gusty conditions and low relative humidity values.
• Saturday and Sunday will feature mostly dry and cool conditions, but a few sprinkles will be possible in the Mountains. Temps will start to warm up on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/xGiqLPkU8o

— NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency) May 7, 2021