Raleigh Winter Forecast: Farmers Almanac vs. Weather Service

TL/DR - The Farmers' Almanac has predicted cold spells for November and December in Raleigh and the eastern half of North Carolina based on its secret forecasting formula. Meanwhile, meteorologist Nick Luchetti from the National Weather Service's Raleigh office notes that a developing El Nino is likely to make the weather colder and wetter than…

Sources Reveal US Supplied Ukraine with Long Range ATACMS Missiles

TL/DR - The US secretly supplied Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles, as confirmed by two US officials. This comes after the Ukrainian military successfully attacked Russian airfields in eastern Ukraine, with the US believing the ATACMS missiles were used in the attack. The specific date of supply is unknown, but it was done secretly in an…

Join the Spectacular Observe the Moon Night on Oct. 21

TL/DR - NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21 and residents of Fountain Hills can participate in local events. The Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association is inviting the public to join them in observing celestial bodies, including the moon, Saturn, and Jupiter. The event will include a laser-guided tour of…

Urgent I-40 Repairs: Expect Diversions Until Thanksgiving in Buncombe

TL/DR - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will shut down a lane of I-40 for repairs, with a full-time lane closure starting Monday. The closure is expected to last until the week of Thanksgiving, weather permitting, and will involve a shift of traffic several feet to the right. Residents have been advised to plan for delays…