When “X” marks the spot… #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

On this date in Weather History... The coldest officially recorded air temperature on Earth is -128.6F degrees, measured at the Russian Vostok Station in Antarctica. July 21, 1983

This aircraft was just found... A Pan Am Douglas DC-4, took off from Puerto Rico on April 11, 1952 on a flight to New York. Two engines failed after takeoff. The aircraft ditched just offshore, broke apart, sank in three minutes, with 52 passengers and crew lost. www.cnn.com/2026/07/21/u...

A little over 1.5 inches of rainfall from severe storms on Monday… #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

On this date in Aviation and Space History... US Army Air Service Martin NBS-1 bombers sink the decommissioned German Battleship Ostfriesland in the Atlantic Ocean off the Virginia Capes after Billy Mitchell urges bombing trials to show the power of aircraft to sink major warships. July 21, 1921

Storms should be more isolated today compared to Monday... But... Those that develop have the chance of being strong to severe. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #SPC #NOAA

On this date in Aviation and Space History... The final landing of a Space Shuttle. Space Shuttle Atlantis lands at Kennedy Space Center, closing the Space Shuttle Program. #SpectrumNews1 #SpaceShuttle #Atlantis

Tuesday's Rip Current Outlook for the North Carolina coast... July 21, 2026 #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

A few wind and wind damage reports from Monday... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

This evening’s tie as we celebrate the 57th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing… #SpectrumNews1 #Apollo11

There's always one or two models that want to make you do a double take... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #TSBertha

A good part of central North Carolina continues to see a lot of showers and storms as of mid-evening... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

And we have Tropical Storm Bertha... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #TSBertha

On this date in Weather History... Johnstown, Pennsylvania saw a major flood as slow moving storms dropped a foot of rain in 24 hours. Multiple dams broke. There were 84 deaths due to the flooding. July 20, 1977

A pretty good morning harvest...

And another storm in Sampson County... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

More stormy views on Monday afternoon... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #Stormy

Definitely some stormy skies around the region on Monday afternoon... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #Stormy

Not a lot of rain on Sunday in my yard...

As of the Monday 11am advisory... We still have a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #NHC #NOAA

This is getting tiring... Here we go again. Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon and evening. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #SPC #NOAA

Monday's Rip Current Outlook for the North Carolina coast... July 20, 2026 #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

On this date in Aviation and Space History... The Apollo 11 Lunar Module "Eagle" lands on the Moon and Neil Armstrong becomes the first human to step onto the Moon's surface. July 20, 1969

On this date in Weather History... A severe hail storm caused 25 deaths in Henan Province, China. Hundreds were injured. The weight of the hail caused a roof to collapse. That's where most of the fatalities occurred. July 19, 2002

The Sunday 5pm advisory for Tropical Depression Two...

Fruit on the vine... Been a rough gardening season with the heat and the drought, but the cherry tomatoes seem to be rocking it this year!

So that's where those rumbles of thunder are coming from...

Saturday evening's rain tally before the Sunday afternoon storms roll in... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH now covers about 2/3rds of North Carolina... The watch is in effect until 8pm. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #SPC #NOAA

We now have Tropical Depression Two... Per the NHC's forecast, not what Texas needs to see right now with the current flooding situation there. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #TD2 #NHC #NOAA

On this date in Aviation and Space History... Soviet Air Forces fighter pilot Yekaterina Budanova, one of only two female aces in history, is shot down and killed in a dogfight with German fighters over Luhansk Oblast. She is credited with 11 air to air victories. July 19, 1943

This thing in the Gulf of Mexico is trying its best to become the next tropical system of the 2026 Atlantic Basin Tropical Season... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #NHC #NOAA

Yet another day with a strong to severe storm potential... Winds will be the main severe weather threat. Lightning along with moderate to heavy rain could be issues. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #SPC #NOAA

Sunday's Rip Current Outlook for the North Carolina coast... July 19, 2026 #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

On this date in Weather History... A news helicopter crew from KARE-TV in Minneapolis, followed an tornado and relayed the video back to the TV station. It was one of the first times an active tornado was shown during a live newscast. July 18, 1986

Weather causing issues around DC airports... We've seen a few diversions into RDU this afternoon. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #B777 #B757

Perfect landing... #SpectrumNews1 #Hummingbird

And now... Up to a 40 percent chance of development in the next 5 to 7 days. That close to land, anything that develops would likely be a weak system. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #NHC #NOAA

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect until 9pm... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #SPC #NOAA

I spy a severe thunderstorm…

This morning's GOES-19 satellite showing more wildfire smoke across parts of North Carolina... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #Wildfire

As of Saturday morning... The disturbance in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico is still at a 30 percent chance of tropical development over the next 5 to 7 days. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #NHC #NOAA

Looks like a late afternoon and early evening threat for strong to severe storms on Saturday... Wind will be the main severe weather threat, but lightning and moderate to heavy rain will also be possible with these storms. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #SPC #NOAA

On this date in Aviation and Space History... The Messerschmitt Me 262 prototype makes its first flight under jet power. Previous flights of the plane had been driven by a propeller. July 18, 1942

Saturday's Rip Current Outlook for the North Carolina coast... July 18, 2026 #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

On this date in Weather History... Severe thunderstorm winds ripped a 10,000 square foot hole in a 90-foot high pavilion at Sea World in Orlando, FL. The canopy was designed to withstand 120 mph winds. July 17, 1981

Believe it or not... The tomato on the right is a cherry tomato...

Per the disturbance in the northeast corning of the Gulf of Mexico... Not much worry about right now. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #NHC

Though the weekend forecast is not going to be a washout, there is a chance for afternoon and evening showers and storms with the potential that some may be strong to severe... Wind would be the main severe weather threat with the chance of locally heavy rain and lightning. #Spectrumnews1 #ncwx

Hurricane Center is still monitoring for tropical development in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico... That area of storms looks a little more impressive than it is right now.